Cabinet of Namibia
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The Cabinet of Namibia is an appointed body that was established by the Chapter 6 (Articles 35-42) of the Constitution of Namibia. It is mandated to include the following positions: the President of Namibia, the Prime Minister of Namibia and any positions that the President so appoints.[1]
All cabinet members also sit in the National Assembly. This situation has been criticised by Namibia's civil society and the opposition as creating a significant overlap between executive and legislature, undermining the separation of powers. The seniority of cabinet members generally relegate ordinary MPs to the back benches.[2]
Lists of Cabinets of Namibia
Current Cabinet (2015–)
The current Cabinet was announced on 19 March 2015. The position of Vice-President was established for the first time, as well as five ministries with two Deputy Ministers each. While the deputies are not Cabinet members their double appointments still significantly increased the number of top positions in public administration.[3][4]
A major Cabinet reshuffle occurred in February 2018 when two ministers were fired, the vice president retired on health grounds, and several other rotations took place.[5] In the wake of the February Cabinet reshuffle the number of deputy ministers was reduced again to one per ministry, with the Office of the Vice-President the only exception. This move was announced as a cost-cutting measure.[6][7]
- President: Hage Geingob
- Vice President: Nickey Iyambo (until February 2018), Nangolo Mbumba
- Prime Minister: Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
- Deputy: Peya Mushelenga (until February 2018), Christine ǁHoebes
- Deputy: Maureen Hinda (until February 2018)
- Attorney-General: Albert Kawana
- Director General of the National Planning Commission and Minister of Economic Planning: Tom Alweendo (until February 2018), Obeth Kandjoze
- Deputy: Lucia Iipumbu (until February 2018), Piet van der Walt
- Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry: John Mutorwa (until February 2018), Alpheus ǃNaruseb
- Deputy: Theo Diergaardt
- Deputy: Anna Shiweda
- Minister of Defence: Penda ya Ndakolo
- Deputy: Billy Mwaningange
- Minister of Education, Arts and Culture: Katrina Hanse-Himarwa
- Deputy: Anna Nghipondoka
- Minister of Environment and Tourism: Pohamba Shifeta
- Deputy: Tommy Nambahu (until February 2018), Bernadette Jagger
- Minister of Finance: Calle Schlettwein
- Deputy: Natangwe Ithete
- Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources: Bernhard Esau
- Deputy: Chief Samuel Ankama (until February 2018), Sylvia Makgone
- Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare: Doreen Sioka
- Deputy: Lucia Witbooi
- Minister of Health and Social Services: Berhard Haufiku
- Deputy: Juliet Kavetuna
- Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation: Itah Murangi-Kandjii
- Deputy: Becky Ndoze-Ojo
- Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration: Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana (until February 2018), Frans Kapofi
- Deputy: Erastus Uutoni
- Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development: Immanuel Ngatjizeko (until February 2018), Tjekero Tweya
- Deputy: Piet van der Walt (until February 2018), Lucia Iipumbu
- Minister of Information and Communication Technology: Tjekero Tweya (until February 2018), Stanley Simataa
- Deputy: Stanley Simaata (until February 2018), Engel Nawatiseb
- Minister of Justice: Albert Kawana (until February 2018), Sackeus Shanghala
- Deputy: Lidwina Shapwa
- Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation: Erkki Nghimtina
- Deputy: Alpheus Muheua (until February 2018), Tommy Nambahu
- Minister of Land Reform: Utoni Nujoma
- Deputy: Bernadus Swartbooi (until December 2016),[8] Priscilla Boois (from December 2016)[9]
- Minister of Mines and Energy: Obeth Kandjoze (until February 2018), Tom Alweendo
- Deputy: Kornelia Shilunga
- Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare: Bishop Zephania Kameeta
- Deputy: Priscilla Beukes
- Deputy: Reverend Aino Kapewangolo
- Minister of Presidential Affairs: Frans Kapofi (until February 2018), Immanuel Ngatjizeko
- Deputy: Christine ǁHoebes (until February 2018)
- Minister of Public Enterprises: Leon Jooste
- Deputy: Engel Nawatiseb (until February 2018), Veikko Nekundi
- Minister of Safety and Security: Charles Namoloh
- Deputy: Daniel Kashikolo
- Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service: Jerry Ekandjo (until February 2018), Erastus Utoni
- Deputy: Agnes Tjongarero
- Minister of Urban and Rural Development: Sophia Shaningwa (until February 2018), Peya Mushelenga
- Deputy: Derek Klazen
- Deputy: Sylvia Makgone (until February 2018), Chief Samuel Ankama
- Minister of Veterans' Affairs: Nickey Iyambo
- Deputy for the recognition of the disabled: Alexia Manombe-Ncube
- Deputy for the recognition of marginalised people: Royal /Ui/o/oo
- Deputy for the recognition of veterans of the fight for independence: Hilma Nicanor
- Minister of Works and Transport: Alpheus ǃNaruseb (until February 2018), John Mutorwa
- Deputy: Sankwasa James Sankwasa
- Deputy: Kilus Nguvauva
2010–2015
This Cabinet was appointed in 2010. The SWAPO congress end of November 2012 resulted in "one of the biggest Cabinet reshuffles the country has seen since independence".[10]
- President: Hifikepunye Pohamba
- Prime Minister: Nahas Angula (2010-2012), Hage Geingob (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy Prime Minister: Marco Hausiku
- Speaker of Parliament: Theo-Ben Gurirab
- Deputy Speaker: Loide Kasingo
- Minister of Trade and Industry: Hage Geingob (2010-2012), Calle Schlettwein (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Tjekero Tweya
- Minister of Justice: Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana (2010-2012), Utoni Nujoma (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Tommy Nambahu
- Minister of Safety and Security: Nangolo Mbumba (2010-2012), Immanuel Ngatjizeko (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Erastus Uutoni
- Minister of Presidential Affairs and Attorney General: Albert Kawana
- Deputy: none
- Minister of Defence: Charles Namoloh (2010-2012), Nahas Angula (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Lempy Lucas (2010-2012), Petrus Iilonga (2012-2015)[10]
- Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration: Rosalia Nghidinwa (2010-2012), Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Elia Kaiyamo
- Minister of Finance: Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
- Deputy: Calle Schlettwein (2010-2012), vacant as from 4 December 2012[11]
- Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development: Jerry Ekandjo (2010-2012), Charles Namoloh (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Priscilla Beukes
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Utoni Nujoma (2010-2012), Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (2012-)[10]
- Deputy: Peya Mushelenga
- Minister of Health: Richard Kamwi
- Deputy: Petrina Haingura
- Minister of Education : Abraham Iyambo (until 2 February 2013), David Namwandi (from 21 February 2013)
- Deputy: David Namwandi (until 20 February 2013), Silvia Makgone (from 21 February 2013)[12]
- Minister of Lands and Resettlement: Alpheus ǃNaruseb
- Deputy: Theo Diergaardt (appointed January 2011)[13]
- Minister of Works and Transport: Erkki Nghimtina
- Deputy: Chief Samuel Ankama (2010-2012), Chief Kilus Nguvauva (2012-2015)[10]
- Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry: John Mutorwa
- Deputy: Petrus Iilonga (2010-2012), Lempy Lucas (2012-)[10]
- Minister of Environment and Tourism: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (2010-2012), Uahekua Herunga (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Uahekua Herunga (2010-2012), Pohamba Shifeta (2012-)[10]
- Minister of Labour and Social Welfare: Immanuel Ngatjizeko (2010-2012), Doreen Sioka (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Alpheus Muheua
- Minister of Veterans' Affairs: Nickey Iyambo
- Deputy: Hilma Nicanor (appointed in January 2011)[13]
- Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare: Doreen Sioka (2010-2012), Rosalia Nghidinwa (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Angelika Muharukua
- Minister of Information and Information Technology: Joel Kaapanda
- Deputy: Stanley Simataa
- Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources: Bernard Esau
- Deputy: Chief Kilus Nguvauva (2010-2012), Chief Samuel Ankama (2012-2015)[10]
- Minister of Mines and Energy: Isak Katali
- Deputy: Willem Isaacks
- Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture: Kazenambo Kazenambo (2010-2012), Jerry Ekandjo (2012-2015)[10]
- Deputy: Pohamba Shifeta (2010-2012), Juliet Kavetuna (2012-2015)[10]
- Auditor General: Junias Kandjeke[14]
2005–2010
Below is a list of the cabinet of the Republic of Namibia from appointment in 2005 until replacement in 2010:
- President: Hifikepunye Pohamba
- Prime Minister: Nahas Angula
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs: Marco Hausiku
- Minister of Defense: Major General Charles Ndaxu Namoloh
- Minister of Veterans Affairs: Ngarikutuke Tjiriange
- Minister of Education: Nangolo Mbumba
- Deputy: Rebecca Ndjoze-Ojo
- Minister of Finance: Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
- Minister of Safety and Security: Nickey Iyambo
- Minister of Trade and Industry: Immanuel Ngatjizeko (2005-2008),[15] Hage Geingob (2008-2010)[16]
- Deputy: Bernhardt Esau
- Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration: Rosalia Nghidinwa
- Minister of Information and Broadcasting: Joel Kaapanda
- Deputy: Raphael Dinyando[17]
- Minister of Justice: Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana
- Minister of Mines and Energy: Erkki Nghimtina
- Minister of Labour and Social Welfare: Immanuel Ngatjizeko
- Deputy: Petrus Iilonga
- Minister of Health and Social Service: Richard Kamwi
- Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry: John Mutorwa
- Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources: Abraham Iyambo
- Minister of Environment and Tourism: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
- Minister of Lands and Resettlement: Alpheus ǃNaruseb
- Minister of Local and Regional Government, Housing and Rural Development: Jerry Ekandjo
- Deputy: Kazenambo Kazenambo[18]
- Minister of Works, Transport and Communication: Helmut Angula
- Deputy: Paulus Kapia until October 2005, then Steve Mogotsi[19]
- Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare: Marlene Mungunda
- Deputy: Angelika Muharukua[20]
- Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport, and Culture: Willem Konjore[21]
- Deputy: Pohamba Shifeta[22]
- Minister of Presidential Affairs: Albert Kawana
- National Planning Commission Director: Peter Katjavivi
- Namibia Central Intelligence Service Director: Lukas Hangula
References
Notes
- ↑ The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
- ↑ Sasman, Catherine (22 March 2013). "Mbumba's presence in Cabinet under spotlight". The Namibian.
- ↑ Immanuel, Shinovene; Mongudhi, Tileni (20 March 2015). "Costly Democracy". The Namibian. pp. 1–2.
- ↑ "Deputy ministers announced". New Era. 20 March 2015.
- ↑ Matthys, Donald (8 February 2018). "President reshuffles Cabinet—Vice President relieved of duties". Namibia Economist.
- ↑ Immanuel, Shinovene; Shapwanale, Ndapewoshali (19 February 2018). "Presidency keeps 3 deputies". The Namibian. pp. 1–2.
- ↑ Nakale, Albertina (14 February 2018). "Deputy ministers reduced". New Era.
- ↑ "Swartbooi resigned, not fired – Kapofi". New Era. 14 December 2016.
- ↑ "President appoints new deputy for lands". The Namibian. 15 December 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Shipanga, Selma; Immanuel, Shinovene (5 December 2012). "Transition team picked". The Namibian.
- ↑ Duddy, Jo-Mare (8 April 2013). "Karuaihe-Martin tipped for top finance job". The Namibian.
- ↑ Immanuel, Shinovene (22 February 2013). "Pohamba confirms Namwandi". The Namibian.
- 1 2 Pohamba appoints 2 deputy ministers The Namibian, 21 January 2011
- ↑ Namibia’s new Cabinet announced 22 March 2010; The Namibian
- ↑ Kuvee Kangueehi, "Cabinet Shake Up", New Era (allAfrica.com), April 9, 2008.
- ↑ "Stefanus Mogotsi nimmt Kapias Stelle ein" [Stefanus Mogotsi takes Kapia's position]. Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). 24 October 2005.
- ↑ Background Note: Namibia United States Department of State, update July 2008
Literature
- Hopwood, Graham (2007). Guide to Namibian Politics. Windhoek: Konrad Adenauer Foundation. ISBN 99916-797-5-8.