Namibian president takes over ministry of mines, energy and industry
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Natangwe Ithete from his posts as deputy prime minister and minister of industry, mines and energy, the presidency said in a statement on Sunday.
“In the interest of ensuring continuity and effective coordination within this key sector, President Nandi-Ndaitwah will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, effective immediately,” the statement said.
It did not give a reason.
Ithete was appointed to the posts in March as part of Nandi-Ndaitwah’s new administration. He remains a member of parliament, the statement said.
Resource-rich Namibia is aiming for its first crude oil production by 2030 after several major discoveries in recent years. It mines commodities like uranium and diamonds.
(By Nyasha Nyaungwa, Wendell Roelf and Nellie Peyton; Editing by Alexander Winning)
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3 Comments
Dr Thabo Rangaka
I wish that His Excellency President Ramaphosa would learn from President Ibrahim Traore add Mme President Nandi-Ndaitwah, how to manage the riches of his country for the benefit of the poorest of his Nation! The Comrade seems to have given his very soul to neo-colonial bosses!
Angel David Israel
If it so pleased that there was abuse of office and no concern to public and national benefits than being corrupt and luting of minerals and funds then president is correct.
President of Namibia gona be right for this investigation since Mines, Energy Sector has to be the beneficial programs of African Nationalities than private and minority promotions.
The Minorities must buy produce from African produce to boost economic developments.
As for Barkina Faso, President is proving a sacrifice of a wise man and wisdom that even Solomon couldn’t rich.
We support him Barkina Faso and We are see Namibian President who we can support on this key sector to ensure his Land resources are investigated for it’s Huma and economic projection and value deliverance to his people.
The People must not quickly jump into conclusion and blame him.
Something is coming up
Gerson Katjeringo
Fantastic