Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In as Namibia's First Female President

Her historic inauguration coincides with Namibia's 35th independence anniversary, as she pledges to tackle unemployment, diversify the economy, and promote ethical governance.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a veteran of the ruling SWAPO party, secured 58% of the vote in the November 2024 election to become Namibia's first female president.
The inauguration ceremony, attended by regional leaders, was moved to State House in Windhoek due to rare heavy rains.
Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged to create 500,000 jobs over five years, focusing on agriculture, green energy, and infrastructure to address high youth unemployment.
She emphasized ethical governance and called for unity following political divisions during the election, which faced logistical challenges and opposition disputes dismissed by the Supreme Court.
The new president reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to regional cooperation, climate change efforts, and advocacy for self-determination in Western Sahara and Palestine.