Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Natangwe Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, with immediate effect, although he will remain a Member of Parliament.
Ithete was appointed in March 2025 to serve in the dual role while overseeing the newly merged Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy.
According to the Presidency, the decision was made in line with Article 32(6) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia.
The Presidency said that, to ensure continuity and effective coordination, President Nandi-Ndaitwah will assume direct responsibility for the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, effective immediately.
“The President has expressed appreciation to Honourable Ithete for his service to the Government and people of Namibia. He will continue to serve as a Member of Parliament,” the Presidency said on Sunday.
“The Presidency reaffirms its commitment to sound governance, accountability, and the effective implementation of national priorities in pursuit of Namibia’s shared vision of sustainable and inclusive development.”
Before his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister, Ithete served as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration from 2020 to 2025.
He previously served in President Hage Geingob’s administration as Deputy Minister of Finance from 2015 to 2020.
