Joel Kaapanda | |
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Minister of Information and Communication Technology | |
In office 2008โ2015 | |
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 2005โ2008 | |
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 2002โ2005 | |
President | Sam Nujoma |
Prime Minister | Theo-Ben Gurirab |
Preceded by | Nickey Iyambo |
Succeeded by | John Pandeni |
Personal details | |
Born | Ondukuta, Ovamboland, South West Africa (today Omusati Region, Namibia) | 12 June 1945
Nationality | Namibian |
Political party | ![]() |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Teacher, electrician |
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.