Joel Kaapanda

Joel Kaapanda
Minister of Information and Communication Technology
In office
2008–2015
PresidentHifikepunye Pohamba
Prime MinisterNahas Angula
Hage Geingob
Preceded byNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Succeeded byTjekero Tweya
Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communication
In office
2005–2008
PresidentHifikepunye Pohamba
Prime MinisterNahas Angula
Preceded byMoses Amweelo
Succeeded byHelmut Angula
Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development
In office
2002–2005
PresidentSam Nujoma
Prime MinisterTheo-Ben Gurirab
Preceded byNickey Iyambo
Succeeded byJohn Pandeni
Personal details
Born (1945-06-12) 12 June 1945 (age 79)
Ondukuta, Ovamboland, South West Africa (today Omusati Region, Namibia)
NationalityNamibian
Political party SWAPO
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionTeacher, electrician

Joel Natangwe Kaapanda (born 12 June 1945) is a Namibian diplomat and politician. A member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), Kaapanda was Namibia's first High Commissioner to India from 1995 to 2002 before becoming member of parliament, and subsequently minister.