President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as Namibia’s new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective 2 December 2025.
According to the Presidency, Amutse brings extensive public service experience, having previously served as Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of a National Assembly Standing Committee. The Presidency said he has also held leadership roles at regional level, further strengthening the portfolio he now assumes.
The President said the appointment comes at a critical time, following the recent Regional and Local Authority Elections in which Namibians reaffirmed their trust in the SWAPO Party.
She emphasised that the 8th Administration remains focused on quality service delivery, accountability and the effective implementation of national priorities, including the SWAPO Party Election Manifesto, its Implementation Plan 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 to support sustainable development and shared prosperity across all 14 regions,” Presidency said.
Amutse replaces Frans Kapofi, who was appointed in October as interim head of the ministry.
The Presidency said Kapofi’s temporary appointment followed President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s brief assumption of the portfolio to ensure stability after the dismissal of Natangwe Ithete as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy.
