Charles Namoloh

Charles Namoloh
Minister of Safety and Security
In office
21 March 2015 – 21 March 2020
Preceded byImmanuel Ngatjizeko
Succeeded byFrans Kapofi
Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development
In office
4 December 2012 – 21 March 2015
Preceded byJerry Ekandjo
Succeeded bySophia Shaningwa
Minister of Defence
In office
21 March 2005 – 4 December 2012
Preceded byErkki Nghimtina
Succeeded byNahas Angula
Personal details
Born (1950-02-28) 28 February 1950 (age 74)
Odibo, South-West Africa
NationalityNamibian
Political party SWAPO
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionMilitary commander
Military service
Allegiance Namibia
Branch/servicePLAN
Namibian Army
Years of service1974-1995
Rank Major General
Battles/warsNamibian War of Independence
Second Congo War

Major General Charles Dickson Ndaxu Phillip Namoloh (born 28 February 1950) is a Namibian diplomat, politician and military figure who served in the cabinet of Namibia as Minister of Safety and Security from March 2015 to March 2020. Namoloh has been a member of the National Assembly of Namibia since 2005; having served as Minister of Defence from 2005 to 2012 and Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development from 2012 to 2015.