Peter Katjavivi
Peter Katjavivi | |
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Katjavivi in 2017 | |
| Speaker of the National Assembly | |
| In office 21 March 2015 – 21 March 2025 | |
| President | Hage Geingob (2015–2024) Nangolo Mbumba (2024-2025) |
| 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 | 12 May 1941 Okahandja South-West Africa |
| 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 served as Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia from March 2015 until March 2025. He was also 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.