Modestus Amutse | |
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Deputy Minister | |
Honourable | |
In office 09 February 2024 –20 March 2025 | |
Appointed by | Honourable Dr Nangolo Mbumba |
Preceded by | Emma Theofilus |
Modestus Amutse (born 22 July 1967 in Oshikuku,Omusati Region) is a Namibian politician,currently serving as a Deputy Minister of Information,Communication and Technology as of 9 February 2024. [1] [2]
Before becoming a politician,Amutse served as a freelance journalist at the Namibia Broadcasting Coorporation (NBC). [3] [4] He also served as an Oshikuku Constituency Councilor for 10 years and Chairperson of Omusati Regional Councilor (2015 –2020) respectively. [5] Prior becoming the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology,Amutse is serving as a Member of the National Assembly (2020-2025). [5]
His legislative interests lies in information communication technology and how it enhance governance. [5]
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. [6] 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. [7]
Amutse is also the author of the book titled:Omithitu nomakuya ga ka nale. [8]
Amutse's qualifications range from MBA-ESAMI- 2016;FCIS-ICCSA- 2006;Public Governance (Hons) -2018- ICSA;MA in Communication –IUA -2016. [5]
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