Emma Theofelus
Emma Inamutila Theofelus is a Namibian politician. She was appointed Namibia’s deputy minister of information, communication and technology in March 2020, as part of Hage Geingob's second term cabinet. In her role, she was tasked with assisting in leading public communication on preventative steps against Namibia's COVID19 pandemic.
At the time of cabinet appointment, Theofelus was age 23 and one of Africa's youngest cabinet ministers. Prior to her political appointment, she completed a law degree at the University of Namibia. She is also a board member of the National Council of Higher Education.
