President of Namibia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of the Republic of Namibia |
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Presidential standard
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Seal of the Presidency
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| Style | Her Excellency |
| Residence | State House of Namibia |
| Seat | Windhoek |
| Term length | Five years,
renewable once
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Namibia |
| Inaugural holder | Sam Nujoma |
| Formation | 21 March 1990 |
| Deputy | Vice President of Namibia |
| Salary | N$ 1,753,964 (US$ 96,000) annually |
| Website | www.op.gov.na |
The President of Namibia is a very important leader in Namibia. This person is both the head of state (the main representative of the country) and the head of government (the one who leads the country's daily operations). The President guides the government's executive branch, leads the Cabinet (a group of top government officials), and is the commander-in-chief of Namibia's armed forces. This is all set out in the country's Constitution.
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Presidential Term Limits
In Namibia, a president can serve only two terms. Each term lasts for five years. This rule is part of the Constitution of Namibia. The first president to follow this two-term limit was Hifikepunye Pohamba in 2015.
Who Takes Over if the President Can't Serve?
If the President of Namibia cannot do their job, or if the position becomes empty, other officials are ready to step in. They would serve for the rest of the President's term.
Here is the order of who takes over:
- Vice President of Namibia
- Prime Minister of Namibia
- Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia
- A person chosen by the Cabinet (a group of top government ministers).
Before 2014, the country's constitution was changed. Before that change, the Prime Minister was the first person in line to take over if the President could not serve.
Past Presidents of Namibia
This section lists the people who have served as President of Namibia.
- Political parties
South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO)
- Status
Denotes acting president
- Symbol
Died in office
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
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Sam Nujoma (1929–2025) |
1989 1994 1999 |
21 March 1990 | 21 March 2005 | 15 years | SWAPO |
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Hifikepunye Pohamba (born 1935) |
2004 2009 |
21 March 2005 | 21 March 2015 | 10 years | SWAPO |
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Hage Geingob (1941–2024) |
2014 2019 |
21 March 2015 | 4 February 2024 | 8 years, 320 days | SWAPO |
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Nangolo Mbumba (born 1941) |
— | 25 January 2024 | 4 February 2024 | 10 days | SWAPO |
| 4 | 4 February 2024 | 21 March 2025 | 1 year, 45 days | ||||
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (born 1952) |
2024 | 21 March 2025 | Incumbent | 118 days | SWAPO |
Timeline of Presidents
Latest Election Information
2024 Namibian general election
Related Topics
- Politics of Namibia
- List of colonial governors of South West Africa
- Vice President of Namibia
- Prime Minister of Namibia
- Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia
- Cabinet of Namibia
See also
In Spanish: Presidente de Namibia para niños
