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Obeth Kandjoze

b. 1966

Namibian politician

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About Obeth Kandjoze

Born 1966. Obeth Kandjoze is a Namibian politician, businessperson and minister.

Obeth Mbuipaha Kandjoze (born 9 August 9, 1966 in Windhoek) is a Namibian politician of the ruling SWAPO Party. He was Namibia's director-general of the National Planning Commission and Minister of Economic Planning.

Kandjoze holds a Master of Science degree in geology from the University of Helsinki, Finland, a Bachelor of Science degree, also in geology, from the University of Cape Town. He has worked for the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia since 1999 and was its CEO from 2012.

Kandjoze was appointed Minister of Mines and Energy by president Hage Geingob in 2015. In a cabinet reshuffle in February 2018 he swapped positions with Tom Alweendo and is since the director-general of the National Planning Commission and Minister of Economic Planning.

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Important facts

Born
9 August 1966, Windhoek
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, businessperson, minister
Nationality
Namibia
Education
University of Cape Town, University of Helsinki
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Namibia, Minister in charge of the National Planning Commission
Also known as
Obeth Mbuipaha Kandjoze

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Obeth Kandjoze?

Namibian politician

When was Obeth Kandjoze born?

Obeth Kandjoze was born on 9 August 1966 in Windhoek.

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Obeth Kandjoze is a politician, businessperson and minister.

What nationality is Obeth Kandjoze?

Obeth Kandjoze is Namibian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Obeth Kandjoze

· Wikidata: Q48976174

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