Emma Kantema-Gaomas
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Dr. Emma Kantema | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare | |
| Assumed office 21 March 2020 | |
| President | Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Dr.Hage Geingob Dr.Nangolo Mbumba |
| Prime Minister | Dr. Elijah Ngurare |
| Preceded by | Doreen Sioka |
| Assumed office 22 March 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 August 1978 |
| Occupation | Minister and Member of Parliament |
Dr. Emma Kantema (born 16 August 1978) is a Namibian politician who is currently serving as a Minister of Gender and Child Welfare of the Republic of Namibia since 21 March 2025. She has been a member of the National Assembly for SWAPO since 2020. From 21 March 2020 to 21 March 2025, she has served as Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service.
Dr Emma Kantema was born in Rupara, Kavango. She was the eldest of five daughters and attended her local school, before moving to Windhoek, and pursuing a Degree in Natural Resource Management at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.[1] She holds a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from the University of Namibia. she also has a Master's degree in Business Administration.[1]