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Namibia elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as first female president



Why in the news?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party has been elected president and will be the country’s first female leader, results released by the country’s electoral commission.
About Election:
She received roughly 57% of valid votes in the presidential race, according to a breakdown given by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah needed to secure more than 50% of the votes to secure a win.
Her main challenger in this election was Panduleni Itula from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party, who came second with roughly 26% of votes.
About Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah:
Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, is the current vice president. Her victory will extend SWAPO’s 34 years in power since it led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
Nandi-Ndaitwah has been a member of SWAPO since the 1960s. She played an important role during the fight for independence. Her political career includes serving as foreign minister. She is regarded as a unifying figure within the party. Unlike some leaders, she has no corruption allegations against her.
Namibia’s Demographics:
Namibia has a population of three million people, which is one of the most sparsely populated countries globally. The country spans a vast area, twice the size of Germany. This demographic reality influences political dynamics and governance.


Useful information for all competitive exams:
Namibia:
Capital: Windhoek
Current President: Nangolo Mbumba
President Elect: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD), South African rand (ZAR)

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