Why in the News?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a leader from Namibia's ruling Southwest Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party, has been elected as the country's first female president. She secured 57% of the votes in Namibia’s eighth presidential election, held in 2023. Her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, received 26% of the votes. In addition, SWAPO claimed victory in the National Assembly elections, winning 51 out of 96 seats.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
About Namibia 
- Location: It is in southern Africa, bordered by Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Capital: Windhoek
- Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD), pegged at par with the South African Rand (ZAR)
- Government: A democratic republic.
- Political System: Multi-party , Presidential System.
- The President of Namibia is both the head of state and the head of government.
- The country has a bicameral parliament consisting of the National Assembly and the National Council.
- Independence: Gained in 1990 from South Africa.
- Economy: Major sectors include mining (diamonds, uranium), agriculture, and tourism.
- Population: Approximately 2.5 million.
- International Organisations: Namibia is a member of several important international organizations, including:
- United Nations (UN): Namibia has been a member since 1990, shortly after gaining independence.
- African Union (AU): A founding member of the AU, which promotes unity and cooperation across Africa.
- Southern African Development Community (SADC): Namibia is part of this regional organization aimed at promoting economic integration and peace.
- Commonwealth of Nations: Namibia is a member, strengthening ties with former British colonies, despite its own colonial history under Germany and South Africa.
- World Trade Organization (WTO): Namibia is a member, participating in global trade negotiations and agreements.
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