Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport

SWAPO Party
Legislative Profile Member of the National Assembly (1992-2020); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport (2024 -2025); Minister of Works and Transport (2018 – 2024); Minister of Agriculture, Water & Forestry (2008-2018); Minister of Youth, National Service, Sports & Culture (2005-2008); Minister of Basic Education, Sports and Culture (2000-2005); Minister of Basic Education, Sports and Culture (1995-2000); Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (1994-1995); Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports (1993-1994); Deputy Minister of Water Affairs (1992-1993).
Personal Born on 17 August 1957 at Nyangana (Kadedere), Kavango Region
Education Masters in Inter-Disciplinary Studies, Montang University (2002); BA (Hons) University of Namibia (1995); BA Degree, Fort Hare University (1983); High Education Diploma, Fort Hare University (1984); Certificate in Leadership, Harvard University( Kennedy School of Government) (1999); Nyangana Roman Catholic 1968 – 1973; Linus Shashipapo SS (Grade 10) 1976; Rundu SS (Grade 12) 1978;
Career Member: Millennium Challenge Account –Namibia (2009-2014); Chairperson: SCSA Zone VI; Teacher (Rundu SS) 1985 – 1986; Principal (Linus Shashipapo SS) 1987 – 1989; Principal (Maria mwengere SS) 1990; Regional Commissioner 1990 -1992
Interests Education, International Affairs, Sport, Youth Issues, Agriculture, Social Welfare.