The Honourable John Mutorwa MP | |
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Deputy-Prime Minister of Namibia | |
Assumed office 9 February 2024 | |
Preceded by | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
Minister of Works and Transport | |
Assumed office February 2018 | |
President | Hage Geingob |
Preceded by | Alpheus ǃNaruseb |
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry | |
In office 2010–2018 | |
President | Hage Geingob |
Preceded by | Nickey Iyambo |
Succeeded by | Alpheus ǃNaruseb |
Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture | |
In office 2005–2010 | |
President | Hifikepunye Pohamba Hage Geingob |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | Willem Konjore |
Minister of Basic Education, Culture and Sport | |
In office 1995–2005 | |
President | Sam Nujoma |
Preceded by | Nahas Angula |
Succeeded by | Nangolo Mbumba |
Personal details | |
Born | South West Africa | 17 August 1957
Nationality | Namibian |
Political party | SWAPO |
Spouse |
Agnes Mutorwa (m. 1991) |
Residence(s) | Windhoek, Rundu |
Alma mater | University of Fort Hare University of Namibia |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Teacher |
John Mutorwa (born 17 August 1957) is a Namibian politician and currently a deputy prime minister and Minister of Works and Transport.[1] A member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), Mutorwa has served in the National Assembly of Namibia as well as the cabinet since 1992.