Modestus Amutse | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister | |
| Honourable | |
| In office 09 February 2024 –20 March 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Honourable Dr Nangolo Mbumba |
| Preceded by | Emma Theofilus |
Modestus Tshitumbe Amutse (born 22 July 1967 in Oshikuku,Omusati Region) is a Namibian politician,who served as a Deputy Minister of Information,Communication and Technology from 9 February 2024 to 21 March 2025. [1] [2] [3]
Before becoming a politician,Amutse served as a freelance journalist at the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). [4] [5] He also served as an Oshikuku Constituency Councilor for 10 years and Chairperson of Omusati Regional Council (2015 –2020) respectively. [6] His leadership extended nationally as Chairperson of the National Trust Fund (2018-2019). Prior becoming the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology,Amutse is serving as a Member of the National Assembly (2020-2025). [6]
His legislative interests lies in information communication technology and how it enhance governance. [6]
As a parliamentarian,Amutse advocated for proper use of social media and cautioned citizens against the abuse of social media to spread false and malicious information designed to mislead the public. [7] One of the notable motion he brought forward in the parliament was the introduction of a framework seeks to provide free wifi access to all Namibians. [8]
Amutse is also the author of the book titled:Omithitu nomakuya ga ka nale. [9]
Amutse's qualifications range from MBA-ESAMI- 2016;FCIS-ICCSA- 2006;Public Governance (Hons) -2018- ICSA;MA in Communication –IUA -2016. [6]
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