Libertina Amathila | |
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![]() Amathila in 2005 | |
Deputy-Prime Minister of Namibia | |
In office March 2005 – March 2010 | |
President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
Preceded by | Hendrik Witbooi |
Succeeded by | Marco Hausiku |
Minister of Health and Social Services | |
In office 1996–2005 | |
President | Sam Nujoma |
Preceded by | Nickey Iyambo |
Succeeded by | Richard Kamwi |
Minister of Regional and Local Government and Housing | |
In office 21 March 1990 – 1996 | |
President | Sam Nujoma |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | Nickey Iyambo |
Personal details | |
Born | Libertina Inaviposa Appolus 10 December 1940 Fransfontein, Kunene Region |
Nationality | Namibian |
Political party | SWAPO |
Spouse | Ben Amathila |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Medical doctor |
Libertina Inaviposa Amathila (née Appolus, born 10 December 1940)[1] is a Namibian physician and politician. She was the Deputy-Prime Minister of Namibia from March 2005 to March 2010.[2]