Amutse Appointed as New Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has named Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, with the appointment taking effect yesterday. The decision, as per the presidency’s socials, is made in line with Article 35 of the constitution, which authorises the President to appoint Ministers from the National Assembly to oversee government functions. Amutse enters the portfolio with substantial public service experience, having served as Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, as well as a Member of Parliament and Chairperson of a National Assembly Standing Committee.

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