Phillipus Katamelo

Phillipus Katamelo
Deputy Speaker of National Assembly
Assumed office
21 March 2025
PresidentNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Preceded byLoide Kasingo
Personal details
Born (1974-09-28) 28 September 1974
PartySWAPO

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.[1] 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.[2]

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.[2] Additionally, Katamelo holds a certificate in Public Administration.[3]

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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Endjala, Martin (2025-03-20). "Katamelo elected as deputy speaker". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  2. 1 2 3 "Katamelo, Phillipus Wido". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  3. ↑ "Katamelo, Phillipus Wido". Namibian of Parliament. Retrieved 2025-10-22.