Joel Kaapanda
Joel Natangwe Kaapanda (born 12 June 1945) is a Namibian diplomat and politician. A member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), Kaapanda was Namibia's first High Commissioner to India from 1995 to 2002 before becoming member of parliament, and subsequently minister.
The Honourable Joel Kaapanda | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Information and Communication Technology | |
| In office 2008–2015 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Prime Minister | Nahas Angula Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Succeeded by | Tjekero Tweya |
| Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communication | |
| In office 2005–2008 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Prime Minister | Nahas Angula |
| Preceded by | Moses Amweelo |
| Succeeded by | Helmut Angula |
| Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Prime Minister | Theo-Ben Gurirab |
| Preceded by | Nickey Iyambo |
| Succeeded by | John Pandeni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1945 Ondukuta, Ovamboland, South West Africa (today Omusati Region, Namibia) |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher, electrician |
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