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Modestus Amutse
Deputy Minister
Honourable
In office
09 February 2024 – 20 March 2025
Appointed byHonourable Dr Nangolo Mbumba
Preceded byEmma Theofilus

Modestus Tshitumbe 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.

Career

Before becoming a politician, Amutse served as a freelance journalist at the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). He also served as an Oshikuku Constituency Councilor for 10 years and Chairperson of Omusati Regional Councilor (2015 – 2020) respectively. Prior becoming the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Amutse is serving as a Member of the National Assembly (2020-2025).

Interests

His legislative interests lies in information communication technology and how it enhance governance.

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. 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.

Amutse is also the author of the book titled: Omithitu nomakuya ga ka nale.

Education

Amutse's qualifications range from MBA-ESAMI- 2016; FCIS-ICCSA- 2006; Public Governance (Hons) -2018- ICSA; MA in Communication – IUA -2016.

References

  1. "New cabinet appointments announced | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  2. "Public urged to refrain from abusive language on social media | nbc". nbcnews.na. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  3. Correspondent (2024-09-13). "On the spot – Amutse: From crafting news to guiding policies - New Era". Retrieved 2024-09-13. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "MP lauds state-owned media entities". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  5. Ndeyanale, Eliaser (2022-10-25). "NBC freelance journalist in race for Swapo CC election". The Namibian. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  6. ^ "Amutse, Modestus". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  7. "Amutse warns against social media abuse". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  8. "Motion on Free Wi-Fi". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  9. Amutse, Modestus (2002). Omithitu nomakuya ga ka nale. Out of Africa Publishers. ISBN 978-99916-2-141-8.
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