Prime Minister of Namibia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of theRepublic of Namibia |
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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's government. They are like the main manager 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.
The Prime Minister also gives advice to the President. They help the President carry out the government's plans and duties. This role is key to how Namibia is run every day.
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Who Has Been Prime Minister?
This section lists the people who have served as Prime Minister of Namibia since the country became independent.
- Political parties
South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO)
| No. | Portrait | Name (Born–Died) |
Election | Time in Office | Political party | ||
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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 | Incumbent | 10 years, 124 days | SWAPO |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served in office.
More About Namibia's Government
- Politics of Namibia
- List of colonial governors of South West Africa
- 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
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