Emma Theofelus

Emma Inamutila Theofelus, born on the 28th of March 1996, is a Namibian politician. She was appointed Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology in March 2020, as part of Hage Geingob's second term cabinet.[1] In her role, she was tasked with assisting in leading public communication on preventative steps against Namibia's COVID19 pandemic.[2]

Emma Theofelus
Member of National Assembly
In office
27 March 2020 – 20 March 2025
PresidentHage Geingob
Personal details
Born (1996-03-28) March 28, 1996
Namibia
Alma materUniversity of Namibia

At the time of cabinet appointment, Theofelus was age 23 and one of Africa's youngest cabinet ministers.[2] Prior to her political appointment, she completed a law degree[3] at the University of Namibia. She is also a board member of the National Council of Higher Education.[4] In 2020 she was judged to be one of 100 most influential African women, the youngest person on this list.[5]

Professional background

Deputy Speaker of the Children’s Parliament 2013 - 2018[6]

Legal Officer – Ministry of Justice- 2019 – 2020

Legislative Interests:

Parliament Oversight; Parliamentary Self-development; E-Parliament; Climate Change Legislation; Youth Participation in Parliament; Parliamentary research[7]

References
  1. Ikela, Selma (2020-03-24). "Born-free prepares for ministerial job". New Era Live. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  2. du Plessis, Carien (17 April 2020). "Namibia's youngest MP enters the crucible as Africa's youth lead the way". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  3. Ngatjiheue, Charmaine (24 March 2020). "Nam's youngest MP takes office". The Namibian.
  4. "Ms. Emma Inamutila Theofelus". NCHE. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  5. Siririka, Paheja (21 August 2020). "Geingos, Theofelus among 100 most influential women". New Era.
  6. "Theofilus, Emma". www.parliament.na. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  7. "Theofilus, Emma". www.parliament.na. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  • "Deputy Minister". Republic of Namibia: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.


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