Prime Minister of Namibia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of theRepublic of Namibia |
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Coat of arms of Namibia
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Incumbent
Elijah Ngurare since 21 March 2025 |
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| Residence | Old State House |
| Appointer | President of Namibia |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Hage Geingob |
| Formation | 21 March 1990 |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia |
| Salary | 76,339 USD annually |
| Website | https://opm.gov.na/ |
The Prime Minister of Namibia is a very important leader in the country of Namibia. This person is in charge of the government. The President chooses the Prime Minister. Their job is to help the President and make sure the Cabinet (a group of top government officials) works well together.
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Who is the Prime Minister of Namibia?
The Prime Minister is the head of the government in Namibia. They help the President run the country. This includes making sure government plans are followed and that different parts of the government work together smoothly.
How is the Prime Minister chosen?
The President of Namibia chooses the Prime Minister. Once chosen, the Prime Minister helps the President with many important tasks. They also lead the Cabinet, which is like a team of ministers who manage different areas of the country, such as education or health.
Past Prime Ministers of Namibia
Namibia has had several Prime Ministers since it became independent in 1990. Each one has played a key role in leading the country.
- Political parties
South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO)
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Hage Geingob (1941–2024) |
1989 1994 1999 |
21 March 1990 | 28 August 2002 | 12 years, 160 days | SWAPO |
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Theo-Ben Gurirab (1938–2018) |
— | 28 August 2002 | 21 March 2005 | 2 years, 205 days | SWAPO |
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Nahas Angula (born 1943) |
2004 2009 |
21 March 2005 | 4 December 2012 | 7 years, 258 days | SWAPO |
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Hage Geingob (1941–2024) |
— | 4 December 2012 | 21 March 2015 | 2 years, 107 days | SWAPO |
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Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila (born 1967) |
2014 2019 |
21 March 2015 | 21 March 2025 | 10 years | SWAPO |
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Elijah Ngurare (born 1970) |
2024 | 21 March 2025 | Incumbent | 146 days | SWAPO |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served.
More about Namibia's Government
- Politics of Namibia
- President of Namibia
- Vice President of Namibia
- Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia
- Cabinet of Namibia
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Namibia para niños
