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Namibia Elects First Female President on Independence Day

3/21/2025

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on March 21, 2025, becoming Namibia's first female president on the nation's 35th Independence Day. With her SWAPO party winning 58% of the vote, she is set to transform the economy, combat youth unemployment, and boost investments in agriculture and green energy, paving the way for women's leadership across Africa.

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on March 21, 2025, becoming Namibia's first female president on the nation's 35th Independence Day. With her SWAPO party winning 58% of the vote, she is set to transform the economy, combat youth unemployment, and boost investments in agriculture and green energy, paving the way for women's leadership across Africa.