Also known as: Khumub · Honourable Moses //Khumub
Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President overseeing marginalised communities and disability affairs, appointed April 2026.
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Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub delivered keynote address on behalf of Vice President Lucia Witbooi at Annual San Cultural Festival
“Delivering the keynote address on behalf of Vice President Lucia Witbooi at the Annual San Cultural Festival in Tsumkwe, Otjozondjupa Region, //Khumub also highlighted opportunities for San communities to benefit from cultural tourism, arts and crafts, traditional foods and other cultural enterprises.”
//Khumub highlights San heritage, language preservationInformanté
Moses //Khumub said preservation of San languages and cultural heritage remains essential to maintaining San identity
“THE preservation of San languages, cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge remains essential to maintaining the identity of San communities, Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President Moses //Khumub has said.”
//Khumub highlights San heritage, language preservationThe Namibian
Guinas constituency councillor and deputy minister Moses //Khumub raised concerns about beneficiaries' lack of security of tenure
“He said the matter received renewed attention after Guinas constituency councillor and deputy minister in the office of the vice president Moses //Khumub raised concerns about the beneficiaries' lack of security of tenure.”
Tsintsabis farmers urged to farm sustainablyInformanté
Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub called for targeted opportunities in higher education for San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians
“THE Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Moses //Khumub, has called for targeted opportunities in higher education and specialised fields of study that actively promote the inclusion and advancement of San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians.”
//Khumub calls for targeted higher education opportunities for marginalised communitiesInformanté
Moses //Khumub urged the Division of Marginalised Communities to accelerate implementation of development initiatives
“He made these remarks during a working visit to the Bravo !Khung Resettlement Farm in the Kavango West Region, where he urged the Division of Marginalised Communities to accelerate the implementation of key development initiatives.”
//Khumub calls for targeted higher education opportunities for marginalised communitiesNamibian Sun
Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub says government is overhauling its approach to supporting marginalised communities
“Deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President Moses //Khumub says government is overhauling its approach to supporting marginalised communities after acknowledging that state...”
Govt targets better community supportInformanté
Moses //Khumub says Namibia has made progress in improving access to identity documents, healthcare and education for Indigenous minority communities
“Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Moses //Khumub, says Namibia has made progress in improving access to identity documents, healthcare and education for Indigenous minority communities, while calling for stronger international cooperation to address ongoing challenges such as drug-resistant tuberculosis and climate change impacts.”
//Khumub outlines gains, challenges for Indigenous minoritiesInformanté
Moses //Khumub said Namibia conducted a national document registration drive issuing 22,426 identification documents to San communities
“He added that Namibia conducted a national document registration drive between June and August 2025, during which 22,426 identification documents were issued to members of San communities to reduce statelessness and improve access to social services.”
//Khumub outlines gains, challenges for Indigenous minoritiesThe Namibian
Moses //Khumub was appointed deputy minister in office of vice-president
“Moses //Khumub, deputy minister in the office of the vice-president;”
Chairperson Lukas Muha opens National Council special sitting in WindhoekThe Namibian
Moses //Khumub was appointed deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President
“Lawmaker and politicians have labelled the appointment of National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President as promoting bureaucracy.”
VP’s deputy pick slammed as encouraging bureaucracyAt Namibia's Annual San Cultural Festival in Tsumkwe, Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub emphasized that preservation of San languages, cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge is essential to maintaining San community identity, and highlighted opportunities for communities to benefit from cultural tourism and cultural enterprises.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
At Namibia's Annual San Cultural Festival in Tsumkwe, Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub emphasized that preservation of San languages, cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge is essential to maintaining San community identity, and highlighted opportunities for communities to benefit from cultural tourism and cultural enterprises.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has distributed allotment letters to 101 resettlement beneficiaries at Tsintsabis and Urwald farms in Guinas constituency, urging them to develop their farming units and put the land to productive use for livestock farming, crop production, or other approved agricultural activities.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform handed over allotment letters to beneficiaries of Farm Tsintsabis No. 881 and Farm Urwald No. 1150, farms acquired by the Government in 1992 for food production and income-generating activities.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Moses //Khumub, Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, has called for targeted opportunities in higher education and specialised fields to promote the inclusion and advancement of San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba Namibians. He stressed that government resources must directly correspond with visible outcomes and criticised the shortage of qualified San-speaking teachers in rural classrooms.
31 July 2026 · Informanté →
Deputy minister Moses //Khumub said government is overhauling its approach to supporting marginalised communities after acknowledging state shortcomings.
29 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Seven regional councillors have been appointed to deputy ministerial positions by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. While some constituents praise their councillors, others express concern about whether local leaders can balance their ministerial roles with regional council responsibilities, with critics citing limited community engagement.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub told the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues that Namibia has improved access to identity documents, healthcare and education for Indigenous minorities including San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities, while highlighting challenges such as drug-resistant tuberculosis and climate change impacts. A national document registration drive between June and August 2025 issued 22,426 identification documents to San community members.
27 April 2026 · Informanté →
The National Council held a special sitting to address seven new deputy ministerial appointments made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, requiring the reconstitution of standing committees and the reallocation of committee leadership roles under the council's standing rules.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President, a move that lawmakers have criticised as unnecessary bureaucracy given the limited role of the office. The State House said the deputy minister will provide technical and professional support to Vice President Lucia Witbooi, particularly in overseeing marginalised communities and disability affairs divisions transferred from another ministry.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of Charles Mubita as minister in the presidency, eight deputy ministers across various portfolios, and an adviser to the minister of defence and veterans affairs, with the aim of strengthening governance and coordination.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Charles Mubita as Minister in the Presidency and Moses //Khumub as Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, along with seven deputy ministers and an advisor to the Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister. The President said the appointments are intended to strengthen the Executive arm and improve institutional coordination and service delivery.
3 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of seven new deputy ministers across various portfolios including health, transport, environment, and justice, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate service delivery.
2 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Director of National Heritage and Culture urged communities to work together to preserve and promote indigenous languages, saying they carry identity, history and traditional knowledge. The call was made during International Mother Language Day commemoration in Oshikoto region, where officials noted challenges including limited learning materials and young people's declining fluency in mother tongues.
25 February 2026 · New Era →