Christine ǁHoebes is a Namibian politician serving as Namibia's minister of presidential affairs since 21 March 2020.
Honourable Christine ǁHoebes | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Presidential Affairs | |
| Assumed office 21 March 2020 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Prime Minister | Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila |
| Preceded by | Martin Andjaba |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 8 February 2018 – 21 March 2020 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Prime Minister | Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila |
| Preceded by | Peya Mushelenga |
| Succeeded by | Jennely Matundu |
| Deputy Minister of Presidential Affairs | |
| In office 21 March 2015 – 8 February 2018 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Prime Minister | Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Okombahe, Erongo Region |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Alma mater | Windhoek College of Education |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
Early life and education edit
ǁHoebes was born in Okombahe but grew up in Witvlei. She attended school in Witvlei, Gobabis and Windhoek, and then completed a Basic Education Teacher Diploma at the Windhoek College of Education in 2001. She currently[update] pursues distance education degrees at the University of South Africa and the University of Namibia.[1]
Political career edit
ǁHoebes entered politics at the age of 23 when she became councillor of Witvlei. She was elected chairperson of the village council and was at that time the youngest mayor in Namibia.[1]
ǁHoebes entered cabinet in 2015 as deputy of the minister of presidential affairs.[2] In a cabinet reshuffle in February 2018 ǁHoebes was moved from presidential affairs to foreign affairs, again as deputy minister.[3] On 21 March 2020 she was appointed minister of presidential affairs.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Biography Hon Christine ǁHoebes". Office of the Prime Minister of Namibia. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Deputy ministers announced". New Era. 20 March 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Matthys, Donald (8 February 2018). "President reshuffles Cabinet—Vice President relieved of duties". Namibia Economist.
- ^ Nakatana, Festus (23 March 2020). "Geingob drops Cabinet surprises". New Era. p. 1.
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