Namibia's newly appointed ministers and deputy ministers take their oath of office at State House in Windhoek, Nambia, March 23, 2020. Namibian President Hage Geingob on Sunday appointed eight members of parliament and unveiled his new cabinet, local media reported citing a statement from the presidency. (Xinhua/Jacobina Mouton)
WINDHOEK, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Namibian President Hage Geingob on Sunday appointed eight members of parliament and unveiled his new cabinet, local media reported citing a statement from the presidency.
"They are appointed by virtue of their status, special expertise, skill or experience and ensuring regional balance," Namibian Broadcasting Corporation quoted the statement as saying.
Additionally, 11 officials were given new positions, including former Minister of Finance Calle Schlettwein, who is appointed to lead the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and former Bank of Namibia Governor Ipumbu Shiimi, who has taken over the Ministry of Finance.
On Wednesday, Geingob re-appointed Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Ndandi-Ndaitwah as top office-bearers in his new cabinet.
