Namibia Appoints Indileni Daniel as New Minister of Environment and Tourism
New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Indileni Daniel as the country’s new Minister of Environment and Tourism. Daniel was named as part of a 14-member cabinet announced on 22 March at the State House in Windhoek. She replaces Pohamba Shifeta, who held the position for a decade, and takes on a ministry that has been restructured to focus solely on environment and tourism, separating forestry from its portfolio.
Following her swearing-in, Daniel expressed her commitment to strengthening Namibia’s tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth. Speaking to the Namibia Press Agency, she emphasised the importance of maintaining a safe and sustainable environment to support tourism. She also highlighted the need for strong collaboration with stakeholders to further develop the industry and enhance its contribution to the national economy.
Source: VoyagesAfriq