A new chapter has begun at the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) with the appointment of Israel Tjizake as the new Deputy Statistician-General. He steps into the shoes of Ottilie Mwazi, a respected leader who officially retired at the end of March, marking a passing of the torch within the nation’s data headquarters.
Tjizake’s journey to this leadership role is backed by over 25 years of high-level experience. His career has been a diverse trek through the halls of government, the rigorous world of academia, and the international stage of the United Nations. This multifaceted background has shaped him into a specialist in demography, policy development, and the intricate art of statistics.
Throughout his career, Tjizake has been at the helm of massive logistical undertakings, from leading population censuses to managing large-scale surveys that define a nation’s trajectory. He isn't just a man of numbers, however; his expertise extends to strategic planning and institutional development, ensuring that the organizations he serves are as robust as the data they produce.
In his new role, Tjizake is tasked with a forward-looking mission: to help the Statistician-General modernize Namibia’s data systems. His focus will be on turning raw figures into a roadmap for evidence-based decision-making, ensuring the government has the insights needed to navigate an increasingly complex information age.
The NSA views his arrival as a reinforcement of their core mission—providing the accurate, timely data essential for national development. With Tjizake on board, the agency signals its readiness to evolve and meet the demands of a modern, data-driven world.
Africa Team