Windhoek — Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Natangwe Ithete from his posts as deputy prime minister and minister of industry, mines & energy, the presidency said in a statement on Sunday.
“In the interest of ensuring continuity and effective co-ordination 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 an MP, 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.
Reuters
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