Historic Leadership: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sets to Become Namibia’s First Female President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will become Namibia’s first female president following her election victory of 57% in November 2024. She succeeds Nangolo Mbumba and has outlined her administration’s plans focusing on economic growth, agriculture, youth empowerment, and land utilization. Nandi-Ndaitwah is committed to effective governance and service delivery as she prepares to lead the country.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is poised to become Namibia’s first female head of state, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history. Following her victory in the presidential election of November 2024, Nandi-Ndaitwah’s election has been confirmed by the Supreme Court after dismissing opposition challenges. She garnered 57% of the vote, defeating her closest contender, Panduleni Itula, who received 26%.

Nandi-Ndaitwah succeeds Nangolo Mbumba, who served as president for 13 months, completing the term of the late Hage Geingob. As the previous vice president and the first female leader of Swapo, she has stated her readiness to govern, having been prepared for this role by her party.

In leadership, she aims to implement the Swapo election manifesto focusing on enhancing economic growth, agriculture, youth empowerment, housing, sanitation, and infrastructure development. “My programme is already designed,” Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized, highlighting the necessity for amending certain laws to facilitate her plans, noting the Land Act as a priority.

Nandi-Ndaitwah indicated that the completion of the Land Bill draft is a critical step, urging for its expeditious tabling in the National Assembly. Her vision also includes advancing food security by putting 130,000 hectares of land into production over the next five years, encompassing both commercial and communal land.

Following her election, Nandi-Ndaitwah visited various government green scheme projects and resettlement farms to assess land utilization. She underscored the importance of effective governance and service delivery as she prepares to select her cabinet members. Her leadership approach emphasizes a balance between governmental branches to enable efficient public service performance.

In conclusion, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s upcoming inauguration as Namibia’s first female president signifies a transformative moment for the nation’s political landscape. With a strong commitment to her vision articulated within the Swapo manifesto, she is determined to tackle pressing issues including economic development, land utilization, and food security. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s readiness for leadership and her strategic approach may pave the way for innovative governance in Namibia.

Original Source: www.namibian.com.na