GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT 2023-11-02T09:18:33+00:00

THE PRESIDENCY

The role of the Presidency is to provide support services to the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in the execution of their constitutional obligations and duties. The Presidency includes all of the roles that are in line with the constitutional provisions, as well as other positions such as Ministers and Special Advisors and staff members from the public service whose functions would be to serve the Presidency in the execution of their duties. The President and Prime Minister, together with their respective Deputies, represent the executive and administrative heartbeat of Government business. The Ministers and Special Advisors assigned to this office will be required to provide strategic leadership, management and administrative support services to the above-mentioned Constitutional Mandates. It is key for all of these roles to be institutionalised within the Presidency to ensure strategic leadership and communication to both the State and society.


President of the Republic of Namibia
H.E. President Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Address: State House, 1 Engelberg Street, Auasblick

The President is constitutionally defined as the Head of State and of the Government, as well as the Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces and the custodian of peace, security and stability of the country. The primary responsibilities of the President are to use his executive powers in the best interest of the country and to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution. The Presidency must operate in a manner in which it: Provides leadership to the Government to ensure the implementation of the Election Manifesto by ensuring an effective and professional civil service which is able to provide the Namibian nation with efficient service delivery; Effectively communicate government programmes and policies to the Namibian nation and ensure understanding of key issues at national level; This should translate into a country where the state and society work towards a common vision of holding public servants and citizens equally accountable to a shared vision of inclusivity and accountability; Ensure appropriate alignment and cooperation of government Ministries and State-owned Enterprises by ensuring strategic coordination of efforts and drive outcomes; Monitor and evaluate the individual and collective performance of Ministers, as well as their assigned Ministries. This is to ensure output which focuses on cost-sensitive and effective results as well as cost-efficiency; Supports the key roles in the Presidency to exercise their constitutional responsibilities while promoting social cohesion and national unity; and shape how Namibians relate to one another and to the world by adhering to constitutional imperatives of inclusivity and national reconciliation.


PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORS

Mrs. Inge ZaamwaniKamwi

PRIVATE SECTOR INTERFACE & CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Mrs. Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi
Tel: +264 61 270 7783
Fax: +264 61 226 521
Email:

Ms. Daisry Mathias

YOUTH MATTERS & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Ms. Daisry Mathias
Tel: +264 61 270 7811
Fax: +264 61 226 521
Email:

Mr. James Mnyupe

ECONOMIC ADVISOR

Mr. James Mnyupe
Tel: +264 61 270 7815
Fax: +264 61 226 521
Email:

Dr. Alfredo Hengari

PRESS SECRETARY

Dr. Alfredo Hengari
Tel: +264 61 270 7812
Fax: +264 61 270 7439
Cell: +264 81 128 1496
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY: PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORS & PRESS SECRETARY

Ms. Klaudia W. Shityeni
Tel: +264 61 270 7658
Fax: +264 61 270 7439
Email:


First Lady
Madam Monica Geingos

OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY OF NAMIBIA

The Office of the First Lady concerns itself with addressing the entrenched inequality in Namibia. As a complement to His Excellency the President’s commitment to eradicate poverty, our programmes aim to bring about equality of access and opportunity through our core focus areas which are: Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship, Early Childhood Development and Talent Identification, Gender-Based Violence, Health and Institutional Strategic Support.

FIRST LADY

Madam Monica Geingos
Tel: +264 61 270 7806
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY

Ms. Heidi Zimmer
Tel: +264 61 270 7806
Email:

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Ms. Kaarina Iita
Tel: +264 61 270 7301
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Ms. Veronica R. Theron
Tel: +264 61 270 7904
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms. Uajorokisa Akwenye
Tel: +264 61 270 7830
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr. Saddam Biwa
Tel: +264 61 270 7918
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Ms. Rosalia Amupolo
Tel: +264 61 270 7806
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

CONTROL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Ms. Miina Shakela
Tel: +264 61 270 7110 / 7521
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Ileni Hitula
Tel: +264 61 270 7110 / 7521
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Ms. Martha Nahambo
Tel: +264 61 270 7301
Fax: +264 61 270 7525
Email:


Executive Director
Mr. Moses Pakote

PRESIDENT’S PRIVATE OFFICE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Moses Pakote
Tel: +264 61 270 7430
Email:

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Gondi Diaz
Tel: +264 61 270 7794
Email:

PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY CHIEF

Comm. Johan Ndjaronguru
Tel: +264 61 270 7429
Email:

SPECIAL ASSISTANT

Ms. Bertha U. Tjahikika
Tel: +264 61 270 7427
Email:

SPECIAL ASSISTANT

Ms. Cecilie Tjikenda
Tel: +264 61 270 7425
Fax: + 264 61 270 7439
Email:

DEPUTY CHIEF OF PROTOCOL STATE HOUSE

Mr. Tuhafeni Modesto
Tel: +264 61 270 7419
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Leonora Murangi
Tel: +264 61 270 7817
Fax: +264 61 256 413
Email:

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr. Dennis Shikwambi
Tel: +264 61 279 7431
Cell: +264 81 256 3526
Fax: +264 61 226 479
Email:


Minister
Hon. Christine //Hoebes
Executive Director: Office of the President Ambassador
Claudia Grace Uushona

MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY

State House, 1 Engelberg Street, Auasblick
Private Bag 13338, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 270 7878

The Minister in the Presidency advises the President on national socioeconomic and political issues pertaining to and emanating from Offices, Ministries, Agencies, State Institutions, Regional Authorities and Traditional Authorities. The minister is further expected to coordinate the provision of professional and technical advice to the President as well as to ensure a seamless administrative system for the Presidency and carry out any other functions as may be assigned by the President or Vice President.

MINISTER

Hon. Christine //Hoebes
Tel: +264 61 270 7828
Fax: +264 61 245 989
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Elvis Muraranganda
Tel: +264 61 270 7807
Fax: +264 61 245 989
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Amb. Claudia Grace Uushona
Tel: +264 61 270 7787
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Laimi Nembia
Tel: +264 61 270 7789
Fax: +264 61 221 780
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY

Ms. Magdalena Oais
Tel: +264 61 270 7828
Fax: +264 61 245 989
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY

Ms. Martha T. Martin
Tel: +264 61 270 7787
Fax: +264 61 221 780
Email:


Founding President
H.E. Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma

OFFICE OF THE FOUNDING PRESIDENT

No. 54 Robert Mugabe Avenue
Private Bag 13220 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 377 700

This Office ensures that the Office of the Founding President is properly maintained and that effective and efficient administrative support services are provided to the Founding President.

FOUNDING PRESIDENT

H.E. Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma
Tel: +264 61 377 700
Fax: +264 61 253 098

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE FOUNDING PRESIDENT

Mr. Paulus T. Shipale
Tel: +264 61 377 700
Fax: +264 61 253 098
Email:

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE FOUNDING PRESIDENT

Mr. Kashindi Ausiku
Tel: +264 61 377 710
Fax: +264 61 253 098
Email:


Former President
H.E. Dr. Hifikepunye L Pohamba

OFFICE OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT

No. 54 Robert Mugabe Avenue
Private Bag 13338 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 377 704

This Office ensures that the Office of the Former President is properly maintained and that efficient and trusted services are provided to the Former President.

FORMER PRESIDENT

H.E. Dr. Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba
Tel: +264 61 270 7223
Fax: +264 61 221 267

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT

Mr. Mathew Andreas
Tel: +264 61 270 7225
Fax: +264 61 221 267
Email:

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Ms. Susanna Hamufungu
Tel: +264 61 270 7113
Fax: +264 61 221 267
Email:

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Ms. Lydia Shikongo
Tel: +264 61 270 7113
Fax: +264 61 221 267
Email:


Vice President of the
Republic of Namibia

H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Old State House, C/O Robert Mugabe Avenue and Daniel Munamava Street
Private Bag 13339 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 270 7202

The Vice President will deputise, assist and advise the President in the performance of his duties, as required by the President, to whom he shall be accountable.

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba

SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE VICE PRESIDENT

Mr. Mkwaita Shanyengana
Tel: +264 61 270 7264
Fax: +264 61 240 312
Email:

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Mateus Kaholongo
Tel: +264 61 270 7209
Fax: +264 61 240 312
Email:

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT

Ms. Elina Kamalanga
Tel: +264 61 270 7202
Fax: +264 61 240 312
Email:

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT

Mr. Iven Chilinda
Tel: +264 61 270 7205
Fax: +264 61 240 312
Email:


MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY, POVERTY ERADICATION & SOCIAL WELFARE (Office of the Vice President)

Juvenis Building, Independence Avenue
Private Bag 13359 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 283 3111

MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES: is mandated to integrate marginalised communities into the mainstream of the national socio-economy.

DISABILITY AFFAIRS: is mandated to strengthen and coordinate the implementation of policies and legal framework in relation to disability issues as well as raise awareness and initiate programmes that enable young children and youth with disabilities to have access to education, healthcare and employment opportunities.

Hon. Doreen Sioka
Hon. Bernadette Jagger
Hon. Alexia Manombe-Ncube
Hon. Royal /Ui/o/oo

MINISTER

Hon. Doreen Sioka
Tel: +264 61 283 3206 / 7
Fax: +264 61 223 545
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Obystor Muleke
Tel: +264 61 283 3109
Fax: +264 61 223 545
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Bernadette Jagger
Tel: +264 61 283 3208
Fax: +264 61 220 528
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER: DISABILITY AFFAIRS

Hon. Alexia Manombe-Ncube
Tel: +264 61 296 3112 / 3056
Fax: +264 61 245 414
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER: MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES

Hon. Royal /Ui/o/oo
Tel: +264 61 283 3272 / 3
Fax: +264 61 252 909
Email:

Ms. Martha Mbombo

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Martha Mbombo
Tel: +264 61 283 3122
Fax: +264 61 238 941
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Selestinus Rengura
Tel: +264 61 283 3122
Fax: +264 61 238 941
Email:

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr. Lukas Haufiku
Tel: +264 61 283 3231
Fax: +264 61 245 374
Email:

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr. Edson Haufiku
Tel: +264 61 296 3028
Fax: +264 61 239 606
Email:


OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Robert Mugabe Avenue
Private Bag 13338 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 287 9111

The Prime Minister is the leader of Government business in Parliament, he/she shall coordinate the work of the Cabinet as head of administration, and shall perfom other functions as may be assigned by the President or the Vice President or any other law. The Deputy Prime Minister’s office is established to perform such functions as may be assigned by the President, the Vice President or the Prime Minister or any other law.

Rt. Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
Hon. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Mr. I-Ben Natangwe Nashandi

PRIME MINISTER

Rt. Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
Tel: +264 61 287 2002 / 2082
Fax: +264 61 249 546
Email:

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

Hon. Dr. Netumbo NandiNdaitwah
Tel: +264 61 282 2146
Fax: +264 61 238 528
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION

Mr. I-Ben Natangwe Nashandi
Tel: +264 61 287 2004
Fax: +264 61 234 296
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Victorina Ameya
Tel: +264 61 287 2004
Fax: +264 61 234 296
Email:


SECRETARY TO THE CABINET

Robert Mugabe Avenue
Private Bag 13338 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 287 9111

The Secretary to the Cabinet serves as a depository of the records, minutes and related documents of the Cabinet. He/she is the head of the Public Service and subjects to the control and directions of the Prime Minister, exercise the powers and performs the duties conferred or imposed upon him/her by the Public Service Act or any other law.

Dr. George Simataa
Mr. Mbeuta UaNdjarakana

SECRETARY TO THE CABINET

Dr. George Simataa
Tel: +264 61 287 2125
Fax: +264 61 226 189
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CABINET SECRETARIAT

Mr. Mbeuta Ua-Ndkarakana
Tel: +264 61 287 3134
Email:

CABINET SECRETARIAT, POLICY ANALYSIS AND COORDINATION

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Vacant

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Ms. Victorina Ameya
Tel: +264 61 287 2038
Email:


MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & COOPERATION

Fourth Floor West Wing Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Building
Private Bag 13347 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 282 9111

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, is expected to coordinate the representation and protection of the interests of the Republic of Namibia, Namibian citizens and entities abroad.

Hon. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Hon. Jennelly Matundu
Amb. Pendapala Naanda

MINISTER

Hon. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Tel: +264 61 282 2146
Fax: +264 61 238 528
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Jennelly Matundu
Tel: +264 61 282 2140
Fax: +264 61 236 367
E-mail:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Amb. Pendapala Naanda
Tel: +264 61 282 2152 / 2150
Fax: +264 61 223 937
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Erastus Hailwa
Tel: +264 61 282 2152 / 2150
Email:

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Rebecca Iyambo
Tel: +264 61 282 2348
Email:

DEPARTMENT: BILATERAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

Amb. Sabine Böhlke-Möller
Tel: +264 61 282 2089 / 2169
Email:

DEPARTMENT: MULTILATERAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

Amb. Jerobeam Shaanika
Tel: +264 61 282 2391 / 2423
Email:

CHIEF OF PROTOCOL

Amb. Leonard IIpumbu
Tel: +264 61 282 2271 / 2273
Email:

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Ms. Annel Endjala
Tel: +264 61 282 2237 / 2383
Email:

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION, RESEARCH & IT

Ms. Bertha Amakali
Tel: +264 61 282 2076 / 2071
Email:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR INFORMATION, RESEARCH & IT

Ms. Marbeline Goagoses
Tel: +264 61 282 2129
Email:

CHIEF FOREIGN RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms. Rosalia Uushona
Tel: +264 61 282 2191
Email:

INFORMATION OFFICER

Mr. Romanus Konjore
Tel: +264 61 282 2021
Email:

SENIOR LIBRARIAN OFFICER

Ms. Martha Ntinda
Tel: +264 61 282 2205
Email:

CHIEF SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Richard Kwenda
Tel: +264 61 282 2123
Email:


MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Brendan Simbwaye Square, Cnr Uhland and Goethe Streets
Private Bag 13355 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 205 3084

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is established to provide principled leadership, oversight and ensure for the implementation and coordination of the development of the fisheries and marine resources sector. This ministry is further expected to ensure for the growth of both aquaculture and Mariculture industry; enhance value addition and accelerate the Namibianisation of the fishing sector.

Hon. Derek Klazen
Hon. Silvia Makgone
Ms. Annely Haiphene

MINISTER

Hon. Derek Klazen
Tel: +264 61 205 3101
Fax: +264 61 233 286

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Silvia Makgone
Tel: +264 61 205 3104 / 3005
Fax: +264 61 240 547
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Annely Haiphene
Tel: +264 61 205 3007 / 3106
Fax: +264 61 224 566
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Leevy-Lee Abrahams
Tel: +264 61 205 3002
Fax: +264 61 233 286

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Charlotte McLeod
Tel: +264 61 205 3005
Fax: +264 61 240 547
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Joyce Mbuende
Tel: +264 61 205 3011
Email:

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms. Uaripi Katjiukua
Tel: +264 61 205 3084
Cell: +264 81 1653675
Email:


MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT

6719 Bell Street, Snyman Circle, Ausspannplatz
Private Bag 13341 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 208 8822

The Ministry of Works and Transport is expected to ensure continuous focus on the development, maintenance and improvement of transport infrastructure. It is also expected to manage assets operations and contracts to ensure that all state properties are accounted for. The ministry is further expected to implement mechanisms to continuously improve and monitor maritime and aviation safety as well as strengthen and coordinate with neighbouring countries on transport infrastructure development.

Hon. John Mutorwa
Hon. Veikko Nekundi
Ms. Esther N. Kaapanda

MINISTER

Hon. John Mutorwa
Tel: +264 61 208 8812
Fax: +264 61 224 381
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Veikko Nekundi
Tel: +264 61 208 8810
Fax: +264 61 240 022

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Esther N. Kaapanda
Tel: +264 61 208 8822
Fax: +264 61 228 560
Email:

OFFICE OF THE MINISTER

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Christoph Kamukwanyama
Tel: +264 61 208 8809
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Maureen Meyer
Tel: +264 61 208 8812
Fax: +264 61 224 381
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER’S OFFICE

MINISTER

Ms. Meryam Nghidipo
Tel: +264 61 208 8825
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr. Ismael Hamutenya
Tel: +264 61 202 3607 / 208 8810
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

PRIVATE SECRETARY

Ms. Charleen Benade
Tel: +264 61 208 8822
Fax: +264 61 224 419
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Monica Rehabeam
Tel: +264 61 208 8831
Email:

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr. Julius Ngweda
Tel: +264 61 208 8816
Email:


Hon. Utoni Nujoma
Hon. Hafeni Ndemula

MINISTRY OF LABOUR, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION

32 Mercedes Street, Khomasdal
Private Bag 19005 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 206 6111

The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation is established to ensure effective labour, employment and social protection services.

MINISTER

Hon. Utoni Nujoma
Tel: +264 61 206 6321 / 05
Fax: +264 61 210 047

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Hafeni Ndemula
Tel: +264 61 206 6326
Fax: +264 61 210 047

ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Otniel Podewiltz
Tel: +264 61 206 6324
Fax: +264 61 252 463
Email:

SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE MINISTER

Adv. Vicki Erenstein ya Toivo
Tel: +264 61 206 6233
Fax: +264 61 210 047
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Annemarie Johannes
Tel: +264 61 206 6305
Fax: +264 61 210 047
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Asnath Vatilifa
Tel: +264 61 206 6321
Fax: +264 61 210 047
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr. Alfred Angula
Tel: +264 61 206 6288
Fax: +264 61 210 047
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Bernathe Situde
Tel: +264 61 206 6111
Fax: +264 61 210 047
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Maria Shipunda
Tel: +264 61 206 6324
Fax: +264 61 252 463
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Kaarina Lamek
Tel: +264 61 206 6324
Fax: +264 61 252 463
Email:

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms. Maria Hedimbi
Tel: +264 61 206 6255
Fax: +264 61 252 463
Cell: +264 81 268 4482
Email:


MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, IMMIGRATION, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Corner oh Hosea Kutako Drive and Harvey Street
Private Bag 13200 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 292 2111

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is expected to provide principled leadership, oversight and ensure the provision of consistent and speedy access to civic services. This ministry is expected to put in place focused interventions that are aimed at improving infrastructure, moulding staff competency, as well as upholding the highest standards of customer care services.

The ministry is further expected to ensure the implementation of the comprehensive national crime prevention and deterence, focusing on the prioritisation and full implementation of national policing programmes and the rehabilitation of offenders as provided for in the laws and regulations thereto.

Hon. Dr Albert Kawana
Hon. Daniel Kashikola
Mr. Etienne Maritz

MINISTER

Hon. Dr Albert Kawana
Tel: +264 81 951 0051 / 52
Fax: +264 61 225 834
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Daniel Kashikola
Tel: +264 81 951 0054
Fax: +264 61 292 2063
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Etienne Maritz
Tel: +264 81 951 0055 / 57
Fax: +264 61 243 766
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Frieda Hamukoto
Tel: +264 61 292 2016
Fax: +264 61 292 2442
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Rebekka Imbondi
Tel: +264 81 951 0055
Fax: +264 61 243 766
Email:

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Ms. Margaret Kalo
Tel: +264 81 951 0064
Fax: +264 61 292 2366
Email:

LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms. Nekulilo Shikongo
Tel: 064 81 951 0756
Email:

SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Victoria Shikukumwa
Tel: +264 81 951 0005
Fax: +264 61 292 2185
Email:

ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTOR

Vacant

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr. Daniel Nelumbu (Acting)
Tel: +264 81 951 0007
Fax: +264 61 292 2185
Email:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms. Jennifer Dunn
Tel: +264 81 951 0105
Fax: +264 61 292 2185
Email:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms. Ben Simwanza
Tel: +264 81 951 0106
Fax: +264 61 292 2185
Email:


MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND LAND REFORM

Government Office Park, Luther Street
Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Tel: +264 61 292 2111

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is established to initiate and implement comprehensive policies that are aimed at enhancing agricultural production, food security, capacity building to farmers, both commercial and subsistence, develop and enhance the capacity of agro-industry, in order to accelerate economic growth, create employment and eradicate poverty.

This ministry is further expected to initiate programmes that modernise agricultural production, promote scientific research and technology in the Agricultural, Water and Land Reform sectors as well as ensuring that all Namibians have access to potable water.

Hon. Carl HG Schlettwein
Hon. Anna N. Shiweda
Ms. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata

MINISTER

Hon. Carl HG. Schlettwein

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Anna N. Shiweda

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata
Tel: +264 61 208 7648
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Esau Mbako
Tel: +264 61 208 7640
Email:

PA TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr. Kintinu Sageus
Tel: +264 61 208 7685 / 7644
Email:

ACTING PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Regina Valombola
Tel: +264 61 208 7651
Email:


MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY

Mines & Energy Building, 6 Aviation Road
Private Bag 13297, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 284 8111

The Ministry of Mines and Energy is established to provide principled leadership, oversight and expand our country’s power generation capacity; ensure sustainable exploitation of Namibia’s mineral resources; and implement focused interventions that enhance value addition to our minerals as well as to broaden the participation of Namibians in these sectors in order to accelerate economic growth, employment creation and poverty eradication.

Hon. Tom .K. Alweendo
Hon. Kornelia Shilunga

MINISTER

Hon. Tom .K. Alweendo
Tel: +264 61 284 8318
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Kornelia Shilunga
Tel: +264 61 284 8314
Email:

ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Bryan Eiseb
Tel: +264 61 284 8219
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Nyeuvo Amukushu
Tel: +264 61 284 8308
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Mathilde A. Kooper
Tel: +264 61 284 8219
Email:


MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTRY AND TOURISM

Philip Troskie Building, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Street
Private Bag 13306 | Windhoek Tel: +264 61 284 2111

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is established to provide principled leadership, oversight and ensure for the growth of tourist industry to contribute to economic growth, employment creation and poverty alleviation.

This ministry is further expected to promote focused interventions to improve environmental management as stipulated in Article 95 (l) of the Namibian constitution.

Hon. Pohamba Shifeta
Hon. Heather Sibungo
Mr. Teofilus Nghitila

MINISTER

Hon. Pohamba Shifeta
Tel: +264 61 284 2335
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Heather Sibungo
Tel: +264 61 284 2332
Fax: +264 61 229 936
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Teofilus Nghitila
Tel: +264 61 284 2333
Fax: +264 61 229 936
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Meriam Tjaimi
Tel: +264 61 284 2336
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Lourencia Himumuine
Tel: +264 61 284 2287
Fax: +264 61 229 936
Email:


MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Government Office Park, Luther Street
Private Bag 13186 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 293 3111

The Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation is expected to develop and ensure the implementation of the comprehensive programmes that are aimed at broadening access to vocational and high education, enhance research, science and technology in order to contribute to socio-economic development.

Hon. Dr. Itah KandjiiMurangi
Dr. Alfred Van Kent

MINISTER

Hon. Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi
Tel: +264 61 435 6333
Fax: +264 61 25 3672
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Alfred Van Kent
Tel: +264 61 435 6007 / 8
Fax: +264 61 245 144
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mrs. Lungenesia Uaseuapuani
Tel: +264 61 435 6332
Fax: +264 61 253 672
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Indira Masua
Tel: +264 61 435 6009
Fax: +264 61 245 144
Email:


MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Old State Hospital, Harvey Street, Windhoek West
Private Bag 13198 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 203 9111

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is expected to provide principled leadership, oversight and ensure for the implementation of the comprehensive national programmes that enhance Namibian’s access to quality healthcare both in terms of prevention, cure and rehabilitation.

This ministry is further expected to put in place plans that develop and improve national health infrastructure and delivery systems.

Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula
Hon. Dr. Esther Utjiua Muinjangue
Mr. Benetus Nangombe

MINISTER

Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula
Tel: +264 61 203 2003 / 2404
Fax: +264 61 231 784
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Dr. Esther Utjiua Muinjangue
Tel: +264 61 203 2010
Fax: +264 61 222 503
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Benetus Nangombe
Tel: +264 61 203 2019
Fax: +264 61 304 145
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Michelle Williams
Tel: +264 61 202 005 / 3
Fax: +264 61 231 784
Email:

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Stephany Uapingene
Tel: +264 61 203 2010
Fax: +264 61 304 145
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Lydia Haufiku
Tel: +264 61 203 2020
Fax: +264 61 304 145
Email:


MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

2 nd Floor, West Wing, Government Offices, Love Street
Private Bag 13344 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 283 9111

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is established to oversee the effective implementation of the communications legislation, address the accessibility and affordability of information communication technology by the majority of Namibians; and ensure that information dissemination of Government activities is prompt and effective.

This ministry is further expected to promote unfettered access by the media to public information in order to strengthen democracy and good governance; consolidate Government information systems to ensure cohesive and integrated media communications from all Offices, Ministries and Agencies.

Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga
Hon. Emma Theofelus
Dr. Audrin Mathe

MINISTER

Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga
Tel: +264 61 283 2388
Fax: +264 61 222 343
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Emma Theofelus
Tel: +264 61 283 2346
Fax: +264 61 258 398
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Audrin Mathe
Tel: +264 61 283 2387
Fax: +264 61 251 297
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Ndahafa Hapulile
Tel: +264 61 283 2091
Fax: +264 61 222 343
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr. Efraim Paulus
Tel: +264 61 283 2395
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Emerencia Nguarambuka
Tel: +264 61 283 2386
Fax: +264 61 251 297
Email:

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Belinda Nicanor
Tel: +264 61 283 2387
Fax: +264 61 251 297
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Aili Nevonga
Tel: +264 61 283 2346
Fax: +264 61 258 398
Email:

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr. Shoki Kandjimi
Tel: +264 61 283 2386
Cell: +264 81 140 7239
Email:


MINISTRY OF URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Government Office Park, Block D, Luther Street
Private Bag 13289 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 297 5111

The mission of the Ministry is to provide requisite policy, legal regulatory and financial support for effective regional and local governance and development.

Vision: To be the leading institution in ensuring effective governance and sustainable urban and rural development.

Hon. Erastus Uutoni
Hon. Natalia /Goagoses

MINISTER

Hon. Erastus Uutoni
Tel: +264 61 297 5215
Fax: +264 61 259 906
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Natalia /Goagoses
Tel: +264 61 297 5245
Fax: +264 61 297 522
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Nghidinua Daniel
Tel: +264 61 297 5180 / 81
Fax: +264 61 226 049
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Asser //Haradoeb
Tel: +264 61 297 5215 / 13
Fax: +264 61 259 906
Email:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Zhahida Tjizera
Tel: +264 61 297 5245
Fax: +264 61 258 131
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Bernice L. Van Wyk
Tel: +264 61 297 5181
Fax: +264 61 258 131
Email:

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms. Mbatjavi Kahuure-Hardley
Tel: +264 61 297 5178
Fax: +264 61 258 131
Email:


MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

Government Office Park, Luther Street
Private Bag 13391 | Windhoek Tel: +264 61 293 3111

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is expected to provide principled leadership, oversight and implement educational delivery system which ensures quality education through the improvement of learning standards, curricular development, institutional capacity and teacher development. This ministry is further expected to implement culture and arts development programmes, in line with NDP4.

Hon. Anna Ester Nghipondoka
Hon. Faustina Caley
Ms. Sanet L. Steenkamp

MINISTER

Hon. Anna Ester Nghipondoka
Tel: +264 61 293 3369 / 3345
Fax: +264 61 224 277
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Faustina Caley
Tel: +264 61 293 3307
Fax: +264 61 293 3934
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Sanet L. Steenkamp
Tel: +264 61 293 3524
Fax: +264 61 253 671
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Theophelus Nuuyoma
Tel: +264 61 293 3345
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT OF DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Mutambo Timoteus
Tel: +264 61 293 3307
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Doleen Platt
Tel: +264 61 293 3524
Email:

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr. Sem Shino
Tel: +264 61 293 3358
Fax: +264 61 400 414
Email:


MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIALISATION AND TRADE

Block B, Brendan Simbwaye Square, Goethe Street
Private Bag 13338 | Windhoek Tel: +264 61 283 711

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade is established to provide principled leadership, oversight and promote programmes that enhance the industrialisation of the national economy and value addition initiatives and development of the SME sector.

Hon. Lucia Iipumbu
Hon. Verna Sinimbo
Mr. Sikongo Haihambo

MINISTER

Hon. Lucia Iipumbu
Tel: +264 61 283 7334
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Verna Sinimbo
Tel: +264 61 283 7329
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Sikongo Haihambo
Tel: +264 61 283 7332
Email:

ACTING PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Hilka Amadhila
Tel: +264 61 283 7325
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr. Salom Katoole
Tel: +264 61 283 7201
Email:

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Naveuye Indongo
Tel: +264 61 283 7334
Email:

ACTING PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr. Festus Oscar
Tel: +264 61 283 7325
Email:


MINISTRY OF SPORT, YOUTH AND NATIONAL SERVICE

NDC Building 4 Goethe Street
Private Bag 13391 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 270 6000

The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service is established to put strategies in place that promote civic education, cultivation of good morals and citizenship that prepare the youth to become future leaders of our country.

This ministry is further expected to implement programmes aimed at youth development, sport infrastructure, skills development and the improvement of the National Youth Service programmes.

Hon. Agnes Tjongarero
Hon. Emma Kantema-Gaomas
Mr. Erastus Haitengela

MINISTER

Hon. Agnes Tjongarero
Tel: +264 61 270 6001
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Emma Kantema-Gaomas
Tel: +264 61 270 6010
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Erastus Haitengela
Tel: +264 61 270 6020
Fax: +264 61 245 764
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mrs. Jessica Gaomuses
Tel: +264 61 270 6003
Fax: +264 61 222 479
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Marvellous Shilongo
Tel: +264 61 270 6012
Fax: +264 61 222 479
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Musweu Kolokwe
Tel: +264 61 270 6022
Email:


MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

Fiscus Building, John Meinert Street
Private Bag 13295 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 209 9111

The Ministry of Finance is established to maintain prudent macroeconomic stability and sustained economic growth, implement laws and policies to reform the financial sector to create employment and eradicate poverty.

This ministry is further expected to consolidate monetary and fiscal policies geared towards promoting investment, broaden Namibian participation in the national economy and the public procurement of goods and services.

Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi
Hon. Maureen Hinda-Mbuende
Mr. Titus Ndove

MINISTER

Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi
Tel: +264 61 209 2930
Fax: +264 61 22 7702
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Maureen Hinda Mbuende
Tel: +264 61 209 2932
Fax: +264 61 238 283
Email:

SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms. Fatima Apollus
Tel: +264 61 209 2932
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Titus Ndove
Tel: +264 61 209 2829 / 2929
Fax: +264 61 230 179
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Zonia Singandu
Tel: +264 61 209 2930
Fax: +264 61 227 702
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Andreas Ileka
Tel: +264 61 209 2704
Email:

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr. Wilson Shikoto
Tel: +264 61 209 2462
Cell:+264 81 140 7828
Email:


MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Justicia Building, Independence Avenue
Private Bag 13248 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 280 5111

The Ministry of Justice is established to provide principled leadership, oversight and ensure for the effective coordination and sufficient functioning of the judicial system through the improvement of infrastructure, staffing, and strengthening capacity and enhance access of Namibians to judicial services.

The Minister is expected to ensure effective coordination between the Ministry of Justice, the Police, Correctional Services and the Judiciary to enhance judicial case management system.

Hon. Yvonne Dausab
Ms. Gladice Pickering

MINISTER

Hon. Yvonne Dausab
Tel: +264 61 280 5262
Fax: +264 61 228 090
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Gladice Pickering
Tel: +264 61 280 5344
Fax: +264 61 250 868
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms. Fazila Bock Kakombo
Tel: +264 61 280 5262
Fax: +264 61 228 090
Email:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Vacant
Email:


MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Bastion 1, Sam Nujoma Drive
Private Bag 13307 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 204 9111

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs is an efficient, effective and accountable Government institution responsible for formulating policies and programmes on defence for the Government and coordinate Government efforts on matters relating to the Veterans of the National Liberation Struggle. It also executes government decisions on defence issues in a timely and cost effective manner. Furthermore, it has the responsibility to procure equipment for the Namibian Defence Force (NDF).

Hon. Frans Kapofi
Hon. Hilma Ndinelago Nicanor
Dr. Wilhelmine Shivute

MINISTER

Hon. Frans Kapofi
Tel: +264 61 204 2005
Fax: +264 61 232 518
Email:

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Hilma Ndinelago Nicanor
Tel: +264 61 204 2003
Fax: +264 61 232 518
Email:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Wilhelmine Shivute
Tel: +264 61 204 2056
Fax: +264 61 220 523
Email:

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DEFENCE

Mr. Lennox S. Likando
Tel: +264 61 204 2110
Fax: +264 61 226 854
Email:

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: STRATEGY POLICY PLANS & COORDINATION

Major General Petrus Nathinge
Tel: +264 61 204 2041
Fax: +264 61 220 523
Email:

ACTING DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Mr. Erago-Thaddeus Erago
Tel: +264 61 296 3000 / 2
Email: