Phillipus Katamelo

Phillipus Wido Katamelo (born 28 September 1974) is a Namibian politician who is currently serving as the Deputy Speaker of the 8th National Assembly of Namibia since 21 March 2025. He has served as a member of 7th National Assembly of Namibia from 2020 to 2025 and a member of the National Council of Namibia since 2010 for Omaheke Region.

Early life and education Phillipus Katamelo was born on 28 September 1974 in Gobabis, Omaheke region. He matriculated at the Gobabis Winnie du Plessis High School in 1992. Katamelo attended a management development program at Stellenbosch University in 2007, national diploma in electrical engineering from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Career Between 2002 and 2005, Katemelo was a vice chairperson of the NAPWU Telecom executive committee. Since 2002, he has served as a SWAPO Party regional treasurer.