Doreen Sioka
Doreen Nampiye Sioka (born 1960) is a Namibian politician. She is member of the National Assembly of Namibia since 1994 for the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), and a member of the cabinet since 2005, serving as Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare.
The Honourable Doreen Sioka MP | |
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| Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare | |
| Assumed office 18 March 2015 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Rosalia Nghidinwa |
| In office 21 March 2005 – 4 December 2012 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Preceded by | Marlene Mungunda |
| Succeeded by | Rosalia Nghidinwa |
| Minister of Labour and Social Welfare | |
| In office 4 December 2012 – 17 March 2015 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Preceded by | Immanuel Ngatjizeko |
| Succeeded by | Erkki Nghimtina |
| Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly | |
| In office 21 March 2005 – 21 March 2010 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Preceded by | Willem Konjore |
| Succeeded by | Loide Kasingo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1960 Kasheshe, Zambezi Region |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Spouse | Victor Sioka |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Management College of Southern Africa |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
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