Joel Kaapanda | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Information and Communication Technology | |
| In office 2008–2015 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Prime Minister | Nahas Angula Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Succeeded by | Tjekero Tweya |
| Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communication | |
| In office 2005–2008 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Prime Minister | Nahas Angula |
| Preceded by | Moses Amweelo |
| Succeeded by | Helmut Angula |
| Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Prime Minister | Theo-Ben Gurirab |
| Preceded by | Nickey Iyambo |
| Succeeded by | John Pandeni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1945 Ondukuta, Ovamboland, South West Africa (today Omusati Region, Namibia) |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party |  SWAPO |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher, electrician |
Joel Natangwe Kaapanda (born 12 June 1945) is a Namibian diplomat and politician. A member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), Kaapanda was Namibia's first High Commissioner to India from 1995 to 2002 before becoming member of parliament, and subsequently minister.