Emma Kantema-Gaomas

Dr. Emma Kantema
Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare
Assumed office
21 March 2020
PresidentDr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Dr.Hage Geingob
Dr.Nangolo Mbumba
Prime MinisterDr. Elijah Ngurare
Preceded byDoreen Sioka
Assumed office
22 March 2025
Personal details
Born (1978-08-16) 16 August 1978
Rupara, South West Africa (now Namibia)
OccupationMinister and Member of Parliament

Dr. Emma Kantema (born 16 August 1978) is a Namibian politician who is currently serving as a minister of gender and child welfare of the Republic of Namibia since 21 March 2025. She has been a member of the National Assembly for SWAPO since 2020. From 21 March 2020 to 21 March 2025, she has served as Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service.