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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia's first female president, inaugurated in 2025 - a milestone in the nation's democratic journey.

Namibia at 36: Independence, Memory, and the Work of Nationhood

Three and a half decades after breaking free from apartheid rule, Namibia's Independence Day remains a defiant celebration of memory, resilience, and reinvention.

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivering a keynote address on Africa’s strategic use of resource wealth to reclaim global bargaining power.

Opinion5 months ago

From Supplicants to Strategists: Reclaiming Africa’s Agency on the Global Stage

By Mark-Anthony Johnson “We cannot be beggars in the international community when we have abundant resources. We must have the leverage – and even bring them...

A New Era of African Leadership: Celebrating Women Who Pave the Way

Alorh’s eye on the Motherland1 year ago

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marks a historic moment with Africa’s first elected female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, after her swearing-in as Namibia’s President.

By Mary Alorh A truly profound moment during Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration occurred when she shared the stage with former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf, a...

Namibia's first gender-balanced cabinet with a female Vice President and ministers, showcasing a historic commitment to women leadership and government efficiency.

Opinion1 year ago

Is Namibia’s New Cabinet the Most Gender-Balanced in the World?

By Mark-Anthony Johnson Namibia’s newly elected President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has made history with her groundbreaking cabinet appointments, further solidifying her commitment to gender equality and national...

Namibia on course to elect first female president

News1 year ago

Namibia on course to elect first female president

Reuters | The candidate from Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was on course to become the southern African country’s first female leader by winning a...

Namibia’s ruling Party names first woman as successor to President Geingob

News3 years ago

Namibia’s ruling Party names first woman as successor to President Geingob

Bloomberg | Namibia’s ruling party elected Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its vice president, making her the frontrunner to lead the party into presidential and...