The President of Namibia, H.E Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has named Indileni Daniel as the country’s New Minister of Environment & Tourism. Ms Indileni Daniel was part of the president’s 14 member cabinet named on Saturday 22nd March at the State House, Windhoek.
The new minister replaces Mr Shifeta Pohamba who held the position for a decade. The ringing changed effected by the new president also saw the Ministry’s portfolio realigned from Environment, Forestry and Tourism to Environment and Tourism.
Daniel was one of the candidates appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to the Swapo National Assembly candidates list in September 2024, while she was serving as the party’s vice president.
Speaking to the Namibia Press Agency immediately after her swearing-in at the State House, Ms. Daniel expressed it as an honor to take on such a dynamic and significant responsibility. “We need a safe environment to drive tourism forward. Tourism will play a key role in promoting our economic growth,” she said. She also emphasized the importance of citizens recognizing the vital role that both the environment and tourism play in Namibia’s economy. Additionally, she highlighted that stakeholder engagement and support will be crucial to the success of her sector.
She is expected to consolidate Namibia’s tourism growth trajectory and also inspire the industry to new heights.
