Emma Theofelus
Emma Theofelus | |
|---|---|
| Member of National Assembly | |
| In office 27 March 2020 – 20 March 2025 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1996 Namibia |
| Alma mater | University of Namibia |
Emma Inamutila Theofelus (born 28 March 1996) is a Namibian politician. She was appointed Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology in March 2020, as part of Hage Geingob's second term cabinet.[1] In her role, she was tasked with assisting in leading public communication on preventative steps against Namibia's COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
At the time of cabinet appointment, Theofelus was 23 and one of Africa's youngest cabinet ministers.[2] Prior to her political appointment, she completed a law degree[3] at the University of Namibia. She is also a board member of the National Council of Higher Education.[4] In 2020 she was judged to be one of 100 most influential African women, the youngest person on this list.[5]
Career[]
- Deputy Speaker of the Children’s Parliament 2013 - 2018[6]
- Legal Officer – Ministry of Justice- 2019 – 2020
Legislative interests[]
Parliament Oversight; Parliamentary Self-development; E-Parliament; Climate Change Legislation; Youth Participation in Parliament; Parliamentary research[7]
References[]
- ^ Ikela, Selma (2020-03-24). "Born-free prepares for ministerial job". New Era Live. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b du Plessis, Carien (17 April 2020). "Namibia's youngest MP enters the crucible as Africa's youth lead the way". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Ngatjiheue, Charmaine (24 March 2020). "Nam's youngest MP takes office". The Namibian.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ms. Emma Inamutila Theofelus". NCHE. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ Siririka, Paheja (21 August 2020). "Geingos, Theofelus among 100 most influential women". New Era.
- ^ "Theofilus, Emma". www.parliament.na. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ^ "Theofilus, Emma". www.parliament.na. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
External links[]
- "Deputy Minister". Republic of Namibia: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.
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