Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: Namibia's First Female President
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia's first female president. |
| Date of Birth | 1952 |
| Place of Birth | Onamutai, Namibia (then South West Africa) |
| Political Party | South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) |
| Key Positions Held | - Ministerial roles in foreign affairs, tourism, child welfare, and information - Vice President of Namibia (2023) - First Female President of Namibia (2024) |
| Early Activism | - Joined SWAPO at age 14 - Arrested and detained during high school - Lived in exile in Zambia, Tanzania, and the UK during South Africa's occupation of Namibia |
| Notable Achievements | - Combating Domestic Violence Act (2002) - Advocate for women's rights and gender equality in Namibia |
| Election as President | - Elected in 2024 at the age of 72 - Won with more than 57% of the vote |