Deputy Minister of Basic Education and Culture

SWAPO Party
Legislative Profile Deputy Minister of Basic Education and Culture (1995 – 2005); Member of the National Assembly (1995 – 2005).
Personal Born 19 November 1955 in Windhoek, Khomas region. Resides in Windhoek, Khomas region.
Education Primary and secondary education in Namibia. Teaching certificate earned in Namibia. Home Economics Certificate obtained in South Africa. Additional studies, English and Home Economics, at Vista University, (1984 – 1985).
Career Primary and Secondary School Teacher, Namibia, 1976-88. Administrator, Educational Units, Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) (1989 – 1991); and Rössing Foundation (1992 – 1995); Commissioner and Board Member, National Planning Commission, TransNamib Ltd, and Namibia Communications Commission.
Interests Rural development, adult education, and basic education for the marginalized.