Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has traveled to Namibia for the inauguration of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, accompanied by Minister Mabulala Maseko. The ceremony aligns with Namibia’s Independence Day and marks Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration as the nation’s first female president following her election victory in November 2024, continuing SWAPO’s rule since independence.
Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has departed for Namibia to attend the inauguration ceremony of the first female President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. He flew out from the King Mswati III International Airport, accompanied by Minister of Public Service Mabulala Maseko, who will represent the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu.
Prior to their journey, the Prime Minister conveyed that they were delegated by Their Majesties to represent them at the event. The inauguration is scheduled for today, with plans for their return following the ceremony. “We hope that God will be with us in this journey,” he remarked.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, aged 72, will assume office today, coinciding with Namibia’s 35th Independence Day. She previously served as vice president and won the November 2024 elections with 57.31 percent of the vote, thereby avoiding a runoff against her 14 competitors. Her victory marks the continued leadership of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) since Namibia’s independence in 1990.
Nandi-Ndaitwah succeeds the interim president, Nangolo Mbumba, who took office after the passing of the third president, Hage Geingob, in February of the previous year. This transition signifies the ongoing stability and political continuity within the government of Namibia.
The Prime Minister’s participation in the inauguration of Namibia’s first female president emphasizes diplomatic relations and the significance of leadership transitions in Southern Africa. With her election, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah continues the legacy of SWAPO governance, marking a crucial moment in Namibia’s political history as the nation celebrates its independence.
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