Erkki Nghimtina at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China, 2012
Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation
In office 2015–2020
President
Hage Geingob
Preceded by
Doreen Sioka
Succeeded by
Utoni Nujoma
Minister of Works and Transport
In office 2010–2015
President
Hifikepunye Pohamba
Preceded by
Helmut Angula
Succeeded by
Alpheus ǃNaruseb
Minister of Mines and Energy
In office 2005–2010
President
Hifikepunye Pohamba
Preceded by
Nickey Iyambo
Succeeded by
Isak Katali
Minister of Defence
In office 1997–2005
President
Sam Nujoma
Preceded by
Philemon Malima
Succeeded by
Charles Namoloh
Deputy Minister of Defence
In office 1995–1997
President
Sam Nujoma
Personal details
Born
(1947-09-16) 16 September 1947 (age 76) Eembidi, South West Africa
Nationality
Namibian
Political party
SWAPO
Residence(s)
Windhoek, Namibia
Alma mater
Rostock University
Occupation
Politician
Erkki Nghimtina (born 16 September 1947) is a Namibian politician and former military officer in the Namibia Defence Force (NDF).[1] A member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), Nghimtina served as member of the National Assembly of Namibia from 1995 to 2020. He served in various cabinet roles from 2005 to 2020.
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