Modestus Amutse
Modestus Amutse | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy | |
| Assumed office 02 December 2025 | |
| President | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Prime Minister | Elijah Ngurare |
| Preceded by | Tom Alweendo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1967 |
Modestus Tshitumbe Amutse (born 22 July 1967 in Oshikuku, Omusati Region) is a Namibian politician, Currently serving as Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy as of 2 December 2025.[1] He previously served as a Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology from 9 February 2024 to 21 March 2025.[2][3][4]
Career
[edit]Before becoming a politician, Amutse served as a freelance journalist at the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).[5][6] He also served as an Oshikuku Constituency Councilor for 10 years and Chairperson of Omusati Regional Council (2015 – 2020) respectively.[7] His leadership extended nationally as Chairperson of the National Trust Fund (2018-2019).[8] Prior becoming the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Amutse is serving as a Member of the National Assembly (2020-2025).[7]
Interests
[edit]His legislative interests lies in information communication technology and how it enhance governance.[7]
Amutse is also the author of the book titled: Omithitu nomakuya ga ka nale.[9]
Education
[edit]Amutse's qualifications range from MBA-ESAMI- 2016; FCIS-ICCSA- 2006; Public Governance (Hons) -2018- ICSA; MA in Communication – IUA -2016.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Namibia's president appoints new mines, energy and industry minister". Reuters. 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "New cabinet appointments announced". Namibia Economist. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ↑ "Public urged to refrain from abusive language on social media". nbcnews.na. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ↑ "On the spot – Amutse: From crafting news to guiding policies". New Era. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ↑ "MP lauds state-owned media entities". neweralive.na. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ↑ Ndeyanale, Eliaser (25 October 2022). "NBC freelance journalist in race for Swapo CC election". The Namibian. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 "Amutse, Modestus". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ↑ https://www.parliament.na/dt_team/amutse-modestus-2/
- ↑ Amutse, Modestus (2002). Omithitu nomakuya ga ka nale. Out of Africa Publishers. ISBN 978-99916-2-141-8.
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