President Nandi-Ndaitwah Appoints Amutse as Minister of Industries

By Staff Reporter

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Mr Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective December 2, 2025.

According to the presidency, Mr Amutse’s 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.

Hon. Amutse brings extensive experience in public service as 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 Honourable 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.” Stated in the statement

President Nandi-Ndaitwah 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.

She, however, emphasised that the 8th Administration is firmly focused on quality service delivery, accountability, and the effective implementation of national priorities, including the SWAPO Party Election Manifesto, its Implementation Plan, and the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

The statement further concludes that “The President wished Amutse success as he assumes his new responsibilities and leads the Ministry at a time when Namibia is advancing industrialisation, strengthening the mining sector, and accelerating progress in the energy space to support sustainable development and shared prosperity across all 14 regions.”

The position became vacant on 26 October this year, when the Namibian President Nandi-Ndaitwah dismissed Mr Natangwe Ithete, who had served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy from 21 March 2025 to 26 October 2025.

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