Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective 2 December 2025.
According to the Presidency, Amutse previously served as Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of a National Assembly Standing Committee. He has also held several regional leadership roles.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said the appointment comes shortly after the Regional and Local Authority Elections, in which voters reaffirmed their trust in the ruling SWAPO Party.
She said the 8th Administration remains focused on service delivery, accountability and implementing national priorities, including the SWAPO Party Election Manifesto and the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).
“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 sector,” the Presidency said.
Amutse replaces Frans Kapofi, who was appointed interim minister in October.
The Presidency said Kapofi stepped in after President Nandi-Ndaitwah briefly took charge of the portfolio to ensure stability following the dismissal of Natangwe Ithete as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy.
