Zephania Kameeta

The Reverend

Zephania Kameeta
Bishop
ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia
In office2002–2013
Personal details
Born7 August 1945
Otjimbingwe, Erongo Region

Zephania Kameeta (born 7 August 1945 in Otjimbingwe, Erongo Region) is a Namibian religious and political leader.[1] Since March 2015, he has been the Namibian Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare.[2]

Religious work

Kameeta studied at the Paulinum Seminary at Otjimbingwe from 1968 to 1971.[3] He was ordained as a minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1972, and taught at the Paulinum Seminary from 1973, serving as its principal 1976–77.[4]

Kameeta served as a parish minister in Lüderitz from 1978 to 1981. He was elected vice-president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1982 and deputy bishop in 1985.[4] Between 2002 and 2013 Kameeta was bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN).[5] From 2003 to 2010 he also served as the Lutheran World Federation's vice-president for the Africa region.[6]

Kameeta is an exponent of liberation theology.[7][8] He is best known for his rendition of Psalm 23 which he wrote in 1973:

The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me see a country of justice and peace
And directs my steps towards this land.
He gives me power.
He guides me in the paths of victory,
As he has promised
Even if a full scale violent confrontation breaks out
I will not be afraid, Lord,
For you are with me.
Your shepherd's power and love protect me.
You prepare me for my freedom,
Where all my enemies can see it;
You welcome me as an honoured guest
And fill my cup with righteousness and peace.
I know that your goodness and love
Will be with me all my life; and your liberating love will be my home
As long as I live.[9][10]

This poem was later published in his Why, O Lord?: Psalms and Sermons from Namibia (Augsburg Fortress, 1986) and included in Pocket Prayers for Peace and Justice (Church House Publishing, 2004).[9][11][12]

Political work

In 1975, Kameeta founded the Namibia National Convention, a group founded to promote Black Consciousness.[10] He was arrested by the South African authorities for protesting against the Turnhalle Constitutional Conference.[3]

Kameeta served as a member of the Central Committee of the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) from 1977 to 2002.[1] When Namibia became independent in 1990 he was elected as a SWAPO member of the National Assembly, becoming its first Deputy Speaker.[1] In 1997 he was elected to SWAPO's Politburo where he remained until 2002.[1]

Before Namibia's independence Kameeta was arrested and imprisoned by the South African government.[13]

After the country's independence in 1990, he was elected to the Constituent Assembly and the first and second Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, serving as deputy speaker of the National Assembly.[6]

He has been serving as chairperson of Namibia's Social Security Commission.[6]

Kameeta was one of the pioneers of the Basic Income Grant Coalition.[14] In 2015, he was appointed Minister for Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare.[15]

Kameeta has albinism. His prominent role in society has helped others with albinism gain better understanding and acceptance.[16]

Recognition

On Heroes' Day 2014 he was conferred the Most Brilliant Order of the Sun, First Class.[17]

Bibliography

  • Pütz, Joachim; von Egidy, Heidi; Caplan, Perri (1990). Namibia handbook and political who's who. Windhoek: Magus. ISBN 0-620-14172-7.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Prominent SWAPO activists". Nordic Africa Institute. Archived from the original on 12 August 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Ministers" (PDF). Office of the Prime Minister. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b Historical Dictionary of Namibia. Scarecrow Press. 2012. p. 194. ISBN 9780810879904.
  4. ^ a b Torreguitar, Elena (2009). National Liberation Movements in Office: Forging Democracy with African Adjectives in Namibia. Peter Lang. p. 209. ISBN 9783631579954.
  5. ^ Miyanicwe, Clemans (28 August 2013). "Troubled ELCRN to elect new bishop". The Namibian. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "Bishop Kameeta Appointed to Namibian Presidential Council". Lutheran World Federation. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  7. ^ Diescho, Joseph (29 July 2014). "The role of the Church in Namibia". New Era. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  8. ^ Buys, Gerhard; Nambala, Shekutaamba. "Johannes Lukas de Vries". Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  9. ^ a b Pocket Prayers for Peace and Justice. Church House Publishing. 2004. p. 3. ISBN 9780715140215.
  10. ^ a b Ejikeme, Anene (2011). Culture and Customs of Namibia. ABC-CLIO. p. 62. ISBN 9780313358913.
  11. ^ Low, Valentine (1 June 2004). "Church gives 23rd Psalm a makeover". Evening Standard. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  12. ^ Verkaik, Robert (2 June 2004). "Our Father, who art in heaven, give us fair trade". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  13. ^ WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA | 3/2/2015 (3 February 2015). "Bishop Kameeta Appointed to Namibian Presidential Council". The Lutheran World Federation. Retrieved 19 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ Jourdan, Stanislas. "Basic Income Movement Leader Appointed as Head of New Ministry for Poverty Alleviation". Basic Income Earth Network. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  15. ^ Immanuel, Shinovene; Mongudhi, Tileni (20 March 2015). "Costly Democracy". The Namibian. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015.
  16. ^ "'People think you're stupid'". News24. 5 October 2007. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  17. ^ "Namibians honoured by President". New Era. 28 August 2014. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2016.

Read other articles:

Fakhri Pasya

HalaskârFerikFahrettin Türkkan 1304 (1888)-SV. 1[1]Nama lahirÖmer Fahrettin Türkkan[1]JulukanPembela MadinahSinga Padang Pasir[2]Harimau Padang Pasir[3]Lahir1868 (November atau Desember)Rusçuk, Kesultanan Utsmaniyah (sekarang Bulgaria)Meninggal22 November 1948 (umur 80–81)Istanbul, TurkiDikebumikanPemakaman Aşiyan AsriPengabdian Kesultanan Utsmaniyah (1888–1919) Pemerintahan Ankara (1921–1923) Turki (1923–1936)Dinas/cabang Angkatan Darat Utsmaniya...

 

Sjællandsgade

SjællandsgadeLength726 m (2,382 ft)LocationCopenhagen, DenmarkQuarterNørrebroPostal code2200Nearest metro stationNørrebros RunddelCoordinates55°41′42.7″N 12°33′21.13″E / 55.695194°N 12.5558694°E / 55.695194; 12.5558694Southwest endNørrebrogadeNortheast endTagensvej Sjællandsgade (lit. 'Zealand Street') is a street in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Nørrebrogade in the southwest to Tagensvej in ...

 

Yellow fever

Viral disease American Plague and Yellow plague redirect here. For the rock band, see The American Plague. For the Yellow Plague of Rhos in medieval Wales, see Maelgwn Gwynedd. For other uses, see Yellow fever (disambiguation). Medical conditionYellow feverOther namesYellow jack, yellow plague,[1] bronze john[2]A TEM micrograph of yellow fever virus (234,000× magnification)SpecialtyInfectious diseaseSymptomsFever, chills, muscle pain, headache, yellow skin[3]Complica...

Naujaat

This article contains Canadian Aboriginal syllabic characters. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of syllabics. Place in Nunavut, CanadaRepulse Bay ᓇᐅᔮᑦNaujaatNaujaat in OctoberRepulse BayShow map of NunavutRepulse BayShow map of CanadaCoordinates: 66°32′N 086°15′W / 66.533°N 86.250°W / 66.533; -86.250[1]CountryCanadaTerritoryNunavutRegionKivalliqElectoral districtAivilikGovernment&...

 

Skeffington Hall

Skeffington Hall Skeffington Hall is a 15th-century Manor House which stands in parkland off the main street of the village of Skeffington, Leicestershire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building and is privately owned.[1] The house was originally constructed in about 1450 and extended c1530 and again in the early or mid 17th century. It is built to an H-shaped plan in two storeys of coursed ironstone rubble with white limestone ashlar dressings and Swithland slate roofs. The main ...

 

Virginio Gayda

Virginio Gayda Virginio Gayda (Roma, 12 agosto 1885 – Roma, 14 marzo 1944) è stato un giornalista e saggista italiano, direttore dei quotidiani Il Messaggero e Il Giornale d'Italia. Indice 1 Biografia 2 Opere 3 Note 4 Voci correlate 5 Altri progetti 6 Collegamenti esterni Biografia Un numero del Giornale d'Italia diretto da Gayda dal 1926 al 1943 Laureatosi all'Università di Torino in scienze economiche, fu giornalista de La Stampa di Torino dal 1908 e corrispondente da Costantinopoli e v...

趙家驤

追晉陸軍二級上將趙家驤將軍个人资料出生1910年 大清河南省衛輝府汲縣逝世1958年8月23日(1958歲—08—23)（47—48歲） † 中華民國福建省金門縣国籍 中華民國政党 中國國民黨获奖 青天白日勳章（追贈）军事背景效忠 中華民國服役 國民革命軍 中華民國陸軍服役时间1924年－1958年军衔 二級上將 （追晉）部队四十七師指挥東北剿匪總司令部參謀長陸軍�...

 

Roquefavour Aqueduct

Aqueduct in Ventabren, FranceRoquefavour AqueductThe Roquefavour Aqueduct in 2011General informationTypeAqueductTown or cityVentabrenCountryFranceCoordinates43°30′58.3″N 5°18′45.1″E / 43.516194°N 5.312528°E / 43.516194; 5.312528Construction started1841Completed1847 (1847)Height83 metresDimensionsOther dimensionsLength: 375 metresDesign and constructionStructural engineerJean François Mayor de Montricher The Roquefavour Aqueduct (French: Aqueduc de Roq...

 

Несторианство

ХристианствоБиблия Ветхий Завет Новый Завет Евангелие Десять заповедей Нагорная проповедь Апокрифы Бог, Троица Бог Отец Иисус Христос Святой Дух История христианства Апостолы Хронология христианства Раннее христианство Гностическое христианство Вселенские соборы Н...

Несторианство

ХристианствоБиблия Ветхий Завет Новый Завет Евангелие Десять заповедей Нагорная проповедь Апокрифы Бог, Троица Бог Отец Иисус Христос Святой Дух История христианства Апостолы Хронология христианства Раннее христианство Гностическое христианство Вселенские соборы Н...

 

Mencuri Raden Saleh

Mencuri Raden SalehPoster rilis teatrikalSutradaraAngga Dwimas SasongkoProduserCristian ImanuellDitulis oleh Angga Dwimas Sasongko Husein M. Atmodjo Pemeran Iqbaal Ramadhan Angga Yunanda Rachel Amanda Umay Shahab Aghniny Haque Ari Irham Penata musikAbel HuraySinematograferBagoes Tresna AdjiPenyuntingHendra Adhi SusantoPerusahaanproduksi Visinema Pictures Jagartha Blibli Astro Shaw Tanggal rilis 25 Agustus 2022 (2022-08-25) (Indonesia) 22 September 2022 (2022-09-22) (Ma...

 

Still Be Love in the World

The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's notability guideline for music. Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing reliable secondary sources that are independent of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. If notability cannot be shown, the article is likely to be merged, redirected, or deleted.Find sources: Still Be Love in the World – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR...

Contea di Mercer (Illinois)

Questa voce sull'argomento contee dell'Illinois è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Contea di MercerconteaLocalizzazioneStato Stati Uniti Stato federato Illinois AmministrazioneCapoluogoAledo Data di istituzione1825 TerritorioCoordinatedel capoluogo41°12′00″N 90°44′24″W / 41.2°N 90.74°W41.2; -90.74 (Contea di Mercer)Coordinate: 41°12′00″N 90°44′24″W / 41.2°N 90.74°W41.2; -...

 

Николо-Архангельское кладбище

Николо-Архангельское Страна Россия Субъект федерации Московская область Городской округ Балашиха Координаты 55°44′38″ с. ш. 37°53′37″ в. д.HGЯO Дата основания 1960 Площадь 135,65 га Официальный язык русский Курирующая организация Государственное бюджетное учрежден...

 

Currency transaction tax

For the more specific types of currency transaction taxes, see Tobin tax, Spahn tax, and Automated payment transaction tax. Part of a series onTaxation An aspect of fiscal policy Policies Government revenue Property tax equalization Tax revenue Non-tax revenue Tax law Tax bracket Flat tax Tax threshold Exemption Credit Deduction Tax shift Tax cut Tax holiday Tax amnesty Tax advantage Tax incentive Tax reform Tax harmonization Tax competition Tax withholding Double taxation Representation Unio...

Outline of prehistoric technology

Overview of and topical guide to prehistoric technology See also: Outline of technology and History of technology Acheulean hand axes from Kent. The types shown are (clockwise from top) cordate, ficron and ovate. It was the longest-used tool of human history. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to prehistoric technology. Prehistoric technology – technology that predates recorded history. History is the study of the past using written records; it is also the...

 

Eugène Lami

French painter (1800–1890) An 1890 illustration of Lami Eugène Louis Lami (12 January 1800 – 19 December 1890) was a French painter and lithographer. He was a painter of fashionable Paris during the period of the July Monarchy and the Second French Empire and also made history paintings and illustrations for books such as Gil Blas and Manon Lescaut. Biography He worked at the studio of Horace Vernet then studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris with Camille Roqueplan and Paul Delaro...

 

Danemark aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1996

Cet article est une ébauche concernant les Jeux olympiques et le Danemark. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. Danemark aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1996 Code CIO DEN Lieu Atlanta Participation 22e Athlètes 119 dans 14 sports Porte-drapeau Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen MédaillesRang : 19 Or4 Arg.1 Bron.1 Total6 Danemark aux Jeux olympiques d'été Danemark aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1992 Danem...

Praetorian prefect

High office in the Roman Empire Part of a series on theMilitary of ancient Rome 753 BC – AD 476 Structural history Army Unit types and ranks Decorations and punishments Legions Auxilia Generals Navy Fleets Admirals Campaign history Wars and battles Technological history Military engineering Castra Siege engines Triumphal arches Roads Political history  Strategy and tactics Infantry tactics Frontiers and fortifications Limes Walls Limes Britannicus Antonine Wall Hadrian's Wall Saxon Sho...

 

Directed graph

Graph with oriented edges A simple directed graph In mathematics, and more specifically in graph theory, a directed graph (or digraph) is a graph that is made up of a set of vertices connected by directed edges, often called arcs. Definition In formal terms, a directed graph is an ordered pair G = (V, A) where[1] V is a set whose elements are called vertices, nodes, or points; A is a set of ordered pairs of vertices, called arcs, directed edges (sometimes simply edges with the corresp...