Office: | Deputy Minister |
Country: | Namibia |
Appointer: | Honourable Dr Nangolo Mbumba |
Term Start: | 09 February 2024 |
Term End: | 20 March 2025 |
Honourable | |
Preceded: | Emma Theofilus |
Modestus Amutse (born 22 July 1967 in Oshikuku, Omusati Region) is a Namibian politician, currently serving as a Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology as of 9 February 2024.[1] [2]
Before becoming a politician, Amutse served as a freelance journalist at the Namibia Broadcasting Coorporation (NBC).[3] [4] He also served as an Oshikuku Constituency Councilor for 10 years and Chairperson of Omusati Regional Councilor (2015 – 2020) respectively.[5] Prior becoming the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Amutse is serving as a Member of the National Assembly (2020-2025).
His legislative interests lies in information communication technology and how it enhance governance.
As a parliamentarian, Amutse advocated for proper use of social media and cautioned citizens against the abuse of social media to spread false and malicious information designed to mislead the public.[6] One of the notable motion he brought forward in the parliament was the introduction of a framework seeks to provide free wifi access to all Namibians.[7]
Amutse is also the author of the book titled: Omithitu nomakuya ga ka nale.[8]
Amutse's qualifications range from MBA-ESAMI- 2016; FCIS-ICCSA- 2006; Public Governance (Hons) -2018- ICSA; MA in Communication – IUA -2016.