Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective December 2, 2025.
The appointment is made under Article 35 of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, which empowers the President to appoint Ministers from members of the National Assembly to administer and execute the functions of Government.
Amutse brings extensive experience in public service. He previously served as Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, and before that, as a Member of Parliament and Chairperson of a National Assembly Standing Committee. His earlier leadership roles at the regional level further strengthen the depth of experience he brings to this important portfolio.
The President expressed her appreciation to Frans Kapofi, Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, for serving in an acting capacity over the past months. She extended gratitude to him for his commitment, steady leadership, and the support provided to the Ministry during the interim period.
She noted that this appointment comes at a critical moment, following the recent Regional and Local Authority Elections where the Namibian people reaffirmed their trust in the SWAPO Party
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