House of RepresentativesMember of the National Assembly of Namibia

Emma Theofilus

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Emma Theofilus is a Namibian politician serving as the Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology and as a member of the National Assembly. Appointed in March 2020 at the age of 23, she became one of Africa's and Namibia's youngest government ministers. A former youth activist and legal officer, she has focused her legislative efforts on women's empowerment, youth participation, and digital policy advancements.

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Born
March 28, 1996
Education
University of Namibia
Career
Legal officer in the Ministry of Justice

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