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. Moreover, the seniority of cabinet members generally relegate ordinary MPs to the back benches.[2]

List of cabinets of Namibia[]

Current cabinet (2020–)[]

The current cabinet was announced on 21 March 2020. Several deputy minister positions have been disestablished as a cost-cutting measure. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has been merged with the Ministry of Land Reform, and The Ministry of Veteran Affairs is now part of Defence.[3]

2015–2020[]

The 6th 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. Their double appointments significantly increased the number of top positions in public administration.[6][7]

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.[8] 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.[9][10]

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".[17]

  • President: Hifikepunye Pohamba
  • Prime Minister: Nahas Angula (2010-2012), Hage Geingob (2012-2015)[17]
  • Deputy Prime Minister: Marco Hausiku
  • Speaker of Parliament: Theo-Ben Gurirab
  • Minister of Trade and Industry: Hage Geingob (2010-2012), Calle Schlettwein (2012-2015)[17]
    • Deputy: Tjekero Tweya
  • Minister of Justice: Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana (2010-2012), Utoni Nujoma (2012-2015)[17]
  • Minister of Safety and Security: Nangolo Mbumba (2010-2012), Immanuel Ngatjizeko (2012-2015)[17]
    • 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)[17]
  • Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration: Rosalia Nghidinwa (2010-2012), Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana (2012-2015)[17]
  • Minister of Finance: Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
    • Deputy: Calle Schlettwein (2010-2012), vacant as from 4 December 2012[18]
  • Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development: Jerry Ekandjo (2010-2012), Charles Namoloh (2012-2015)[17]
    • Deputy: Priscilla Beukes
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs: Utoni Nujoma (2010-2012), Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (2012-)[17]
    • Deputy: Peya Mushelenga
  • Minister of Health: Richard Kamwi
  • 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)[19]
  • Minister of Lands and Resettlement: Alpheus ǃNaruseb
    • Deputy: Theo Diergaardt (appointed January 2011)[20]
  • Minister of Works and Transport: Erkki Nghimtina
  • Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry: John Mutorwa
  • Minister of Environment and Tourism: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (2010-2012), Uahekua Herunga (2012-2015)[17]
    • Deputy: Uahekua Herunga (2010-2012), Pohamba Shifeta (2012-)[17]
  • Minister of Labour and Social Welfare: Immanuel Ngatjizeko (2010-2012), Doreen Sioka (2012-2015)[17]
  • Minister of Veterans' Affairs: Nickey Iyambo
  • Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare: Doreen Sioka (2010-2012), Rosalia Nghidinwa (2012-2015)[17]
  • 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)[17]
  • Minister of Mines and Energy: Isak Katali
    • Deputy:
  • Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture: Kazenambo Kazenambo (2010-2012), Jerry Ekandjo (2012-2015)[17]
    • Deputy: Pohamba Shifeta (2010-2012), (2012-2015)[17]
  • Auditor General: [21]

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
  • Minister of Finance: Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
  • Minister of Safety and Security: Nickey Iyambo
  • Minister of Trade and Industry: Immanuel Ngatjizeko (2005-2008),[22] Hage Geingob (2008-2010)[23]
    • Deputy: Bernhardt Esau
  • Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration: Rosalia Nghidinwa
  • Minister of Information and Broadcasting: Joel Kaapanda
  • Minister of Justice: Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana
  • Minister of Mines and Energy: Erkki Nghimtina
  • Minister of Labour and Social Welfare: Immanuel Ngatjizeko
  • 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: Willem Konjore (until 2008)[25] 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[26]
  • Minister of Works, Transport and Communication: Helmut Angula
  • Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare: Marlene Mungunda
  • Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport, and Culture: Willem Konjore (since 2008)[29]
    • Deputy: Pohamba Shifeta[30]
  • Minister of Presidential Affairs: Albert Kawana
  • National Planning Commission Director: Peter Katjavivi
  • Namibia Central Intelligence Service Director:

1990–1995[]

The first cabinet after Namibian independence consisted of 19 ministers appointed by inaugural president Sam Nujoma. In 1991, two further Ministries were established:[31]

References[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
  2. ^ Sasman, Catherine (22 March 2013). "Mbumba's presence in Cabinet under spotlight". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  3. ^ Nakatana, Festus (23 March 2020). "Geingob drops Cabinet surprises". New Era. p. 1.
  4. ^ Immanuel, Shinovene (6 April 2021). "Defence minister resigns". The Namibian.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Tjitemisa, Kuzeeko (22 April 2020). "Geingob shuffles his pack … Kapofi gets defence, Klazen promoted". New Era. p. 1.
  6. ^ Immanuel, Shinovene; Mongudhi, Tileni (20 March 2015). "Costly Democracy". The Namibian. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Deputy ministers announced". New Era. 20 March 2015.
  8. ^ Matthys, Donald (8 February 2018). "President reshuffles Cabinet—Vice President relieved of duties". Namibia Economist.
  9. ^ Immanuel, Shinovene; Shapwanale, Ndapewoshali (19 February 2018). "Presidency keeps 3 deputies". The Namibian. pp. 1–2.
  10. ^ Nakale, Albertina (14 February 2018). "Deputy ministers reduced". New Era.
  11. ^ Shikongo, Arlana (11 July 2019). "Geingob gives Andjaba education portfolio". The Namibian. p. 1.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b Iileka, Sakeus (14 November 2019). "Disgraced ministers resign". The Namibian. p. 1.
  13. ^ Nakale, Albertina (21 December 2018). "Haufiku mum on his 'advisory' appointment". New Era. p. 1.
  14. ^ "Swartbooi resigned, not fired – Kapofi". New Era. 14 December 2016.
  15. ^ "President appoints new deputy for lands". The Namibian. 15 December 2016.
  16. ^ "Andjaba appointed presidential affairs minister". New Era. 5 April 2019.
  17. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Shipanga, Selma; Immanuel, Shinovene (5 December 2012). "Transition team picked". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  18. ^ Duddy, Jo-Mare (8 April 2013). "Karuaihe-Martin tipped for top finance job". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
  19. ^ Immanuel, Shinovene (22 February 2013). "Pohamba confirms Namwandi". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  20. ^ Jump up to: a b Pohamba appoints 2 deputy ministers Archived 2012-01-07 at the Wayback Machine The Namibian, 21 January 2011
  21. ^ Namibia’s new Cabinet announced Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine 22 March 2010; The Namibian
  22. ^ Hopwood 2007, Entry for Immanuel Ngatjizeko.
  23. ^ Kuvee Kangueehi, "Cabinet Shake Up", New Era (allAfrica.com), April 9, 2008.
  24. ^ Hopwood 2007, Entry for Raphael Dinyando.
  25. ^ "Konjore Willem". Parliament of Namibia. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  26. ^ Hopwood 2007, Entry for Kazenambo Kazenambo.
  27. ^ "Stefanus Mogotsi nimmt Kapias Stelle ein" [Stefanus Mogotsi takes Kapia's position]. Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). 24 October 2005.
  28. ^ Hopwood 2007, Entry for Angelika Muharukua.
  29. ^ Background Note: Namibia United States Department of State, update July 2008
  30. ^ Hopwood 2007, Entry for Pohamba Shifeta.
  31. ^ "Namibia's First Cabinet". 30th Independence anniversary supplement to several Namibian newspapers. March 2020. pp. 6–7.

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