Peter Katjavivi | |
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Speaker of the National Assembly | |
Assumed office 20 March 2015 | |
President | Hage Geingob (2015–2024) Nangolo Mbumba (since 2024) |
Preceded by | Theo-Ben Gurirab |
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia | |
In office 1992–2003 | |
Succeeded by | Lazarus Hangula |
Chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology | |
Assumed office October 2016 | |
Deputy | Tjama Tjivikua |
Personal details | |
Born | Okahandja South-West Africa | 12 May 1941
Nationality | Namibian |
Political party | SWAPO |
Spouse | Jane Katjavivi (1981–2022) |
Children | 5 (including Perivi Katjavivi) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Professor |
Peter Hitjitevi Katjavivi (born 12 May 1941) is a Namibian politician who has been the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia since March 2015 and the chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology from 1992 to 2003. Previously he was the founding Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia from 1992 to 2003, Ambassador to the European Union from 2003 to 2006, Ambassador to Germany from 2006 to 2008, and Director General of the National Planning Commission from 2008 to 2010.[1][2]