Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President:
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on March 21, 2025, by becoming Namibia’s first female president. Her inauguration coincided with Namibia’s 35th Independence Day. A veteran of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO), she won the November 2024 elections with 58% of the vote. The outgoing president, Nangolo Mbumba, handed over power during a ceremony attended by several African leaders. Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged that while Namibia has progressed since its independence in 1990, many challenges remain. Her administration will focus on tackling unemployment, especially among the youth, with a goal of creating 500,000 jobs over the next five years through investments in agriculture, fishing, and the creative sectors.
