Namibia's new president: Profile of N'Golo Mbumba and Netumbo Nnamdi N'Ditowa

Namibia has a new president following the death of former president Hage Geingob.

New President Nangolo Mbumba, we will be former Vice-Presidents under the late President.

Former President Hage Geingob died early Sunday and will be treated at a hospital in the capital Windhoek.

Hours after his death, the new president, Nangolo Mbumba, takes the oath of office.

President N'Golo Mbumba will remain in office until elections are held later this year, hinting that he will not contest the next election due to his acceptance speech.

“Please don't panic because I'm not going to vote,” he said as he prepared for the ceremonial swearing-in in a rigorous preparation for the state Capitol 15 hours after the former president's death.

I pay tribute to my predecessor and say, “Because of the leadership of President Geingob Wei Bin, who is the chief author of the Constitution, our country remains calm and stable.''

“I have taken on a heavy task and I am aware of the weight of the responsibility.

I say I intend to carry on the legacy of the late president, and I will also announce who will serve as vice president.

“My fellow Namibians, as I assume the office of President, I am pleased to announce that, subject to further consultation, I have appointed Netumbo Nnamdi Ndituwa as Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia, with immediate effect.

Meanwhile, Namibia also secured the first female vice president in Kontri's history, breaking the jinx with 72-year-old Netumbo Nnamdi Ndituwa.

Namibia's new president, Nangolo Mbumba, has been sworn in as the late president's vice president, and has announced that he will become the new vice president after taking the oath of office.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah female politicians have not done much since then.

She is also the Deputy Leader of the South West African People's Organization, officially known as the Namibia SWAPO Party, SWAPO Party.

According to the Namibian Parliament website, Namibia was born Netumbo Nnamdi Ndituwa on October 29, 1952 in Onamutai, Oshana region.

She holds a master's degree in diplomatic studies.

She is a politician and has different political positions especially regarding political parties.

She served seven terms in Congress from 1995 to this term, which is expected to end in 2025.

She is one of the front-runners for the September 2024 election.

Her concurrent positions include Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

Minister of Women and Child Welfare, Minister of Environment and Tourism.

Since 2015, he has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

According to the Namibian government website, the Namibian was born Nangolo Mbumba on August 15, 1941 in Olukonda, Oshikoto.

Mbumba graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in the United States in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Two years later, in 1973, I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a master's degree in biology.

President Nangolo Mbumba Bin Don heads many of Namibia's ministries.

Some ministries were responsible for agriculture, water, and rural development from 1993 to 1996.

I was also the head of the Ministry of Finance from 1996 to 2003.

Mr Oga Nangolo was also the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting from 2003 to 2005 and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education from 2005 to 2010.

President Nangola also served as Director of Safety and Security from 2010 to 2012.

In 2012, I became SWAPO's Secretary General, a position I will hold until 2017.