Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Fires Ithete Over Alleged Misconduct and Cabinet Interference

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has fired deputy prime minister and minister of industries, mines and energy Natangue Ithete after a series of allegations about his conduct in office.

The president did not provide reasons for her decision, but has said this portfolio will now fall under the Presidency, making her the interim mines and energy minister.

Speculation abounds about Ithete’s exit, including about his proximity to a fishing businessman and his role at the Namibia Industrial Development…