The Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) was established at Namibian independence in 1990.[1] The first Namibian minister of mines and energy was Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, a liberation fighter posthumously declared a national hero of Namibia.[2] The current[update] mines and energy minister is Tom Alweendo.[3]
Ministers
editAll mines and energy ministers in chronological order are:[1]
| # | Picture | Name | (Birth–Death) | Party | Term start | Term end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister of Mines and Energy | ||||||
| 1 | Andimba Toivo ya Toivo | 1924–2017 | SWAPO | 1990 | 1999 | |
| 2 | Jesaya Nyamu | 1942– | SWAPO | 1999 | 2002 | |
| 3 | Nickey Iyambo | 1936–2019 | SWAPO | 2002 | 2005 | |
| 4 |  |
Erkki Nghimtina | 1948– | SWAPO | 2005 | 2010 |
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Isak Katali | 1958– | SWAPO | 2010 | 2015 |
| 6 |  |
Obeth Kandjoze | 1966– | SWAPO | 2015 | 2018 |
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Tom Alweendo | 1958– | SWAPO | 2018 | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Sherbourne, Robin. Guide to the Namibian Economy 2013/14. Institute for Public Policy Research. p. 162. ISBN 978-99945-78-14-6.
- ^ Dingake, Mike (22 August 2014). "Prison authorities had to trick him out of the cell" (PDF). The Namibian (ya Toivo 90th birthday supplement ed.). p. 12.
- ^ Matthys, Donald (8 February 2018). "President reshuffles Cabinet—Vice President relieved of duties". Namibia Economist.
External links
edit- Official website Ministry of Mines and Energy