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Executive branch Namibia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Namibia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2020 edition
Changed since 2019- president,
- Cabinet,
- Constitutional Council
president, Cabinet, Constitutional Council
president, Cabinet
president, Cabinet, Constitutional Council Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 16 February 1990 (next to be held March 1995); results - Sam NUJOMA was elected president by the Constituent Assembly (now the National Assembly)
- National Assembly:
- last held on 7-11 November 1989 (next to be held by November 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (72 total) SWAPO 41, DTA 21, UDF 4, ACN 3, NNF 1, FCN 1, NPF 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990)
President:
last held 16 February 1990 (next to be held March 1995); results - Sam
NUJOMA was elected president by the Constituent Assembly (now the National
Assembly)
National Assembly:
last held on 7-11 November 1989 (next to be held by November 1994); results
- percent of vote by party NA; seats - (72 total) SWAPO 41, DTA 21, UDF 4,
ACN 3, NNF 1, FCN 1, NPF 1
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 16 February 1990 (next to be held March 1995); results - Sam NUJOMA was elected president by the Constituent Assembly (now the National Assembly)
- National Assembly:
- last held on 7-11 November 1989 (next to be held by November 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (72 total) SWAPO 41, DTA 21, UDF 4, ACN 3, NNF 1, FCN 1, NPF 1
- National Council:
- last held 30 November-3 December 1992 (next to be held by December 1998); seats - (26 total) SWAPO 19, DTA 6, UDF 1
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990)
president, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990)
last held 16 February 1990 (next to be held March 1995); results - Sam
NUJOMA was elected president by the Constituent Assembly (now the National
Assembly)
National Assembly:
last held on 7-11 November 1989 (next to be held by November 1994); results
- percent of vote by party NA; seats - (72 total) SWAPO 41, DTA 21, UDF 4,
ACN 3, NNF 1, FCN 1, NPF 1
National Council:
last held 30 November-3 December 1992 (next to be held by December 1998);
seats - (26 total) SWAPO 19, DTA 6, UDF 1
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990)
The entry for Namibia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990);
- election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA);
- results - Sam NUJOMA elected president by popular vote
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president from the National Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21
March 1990); election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held
NA); results - Sam NUJOMA elected president by popular vote
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president from the National
Assembly
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990) was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA December 1999);
- results - Sam NUJOMA elected president;
- percent of vote NA
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from the members of National Assembly
chief of state and head of government: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21
21 March 1990); 1990) was elected for a five-year term by universal
suffrage; election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NANA); December 1999); results - Sam NUJOMA elected president by popular president; percent of
vote NA
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet appointed by the president from the National members of
National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA December 1999)
- election results :
- Sam NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote - 76%
chief of state: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Sam NUJOMA (since1990) was 1990); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term by universal term;suffrage; election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA1999);
1999)
election results - : Sam NUJOMA elected president; percent ofNA - 76%
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from the members of
National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA December 1999)
- election results:
- Sam NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote-76%
chief of state: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the note-the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note -the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA December
1999)
election results : results: Sam NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote - 76% vote-76%
- chief of state:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA December 1999)
- election results:
- Sam NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote--76%
chief of state: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note-the note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA December
1999)
election results: Sam NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote-76% vote--76%
- chief of state:
- President Samuel NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Samuel NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 30 November-1 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Samuel NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote - Samuel NUJOMA 77%
chief of state: President Sam Samuel NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Sam Samuel NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990);
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;7-8 30 November-1 December 1994 1999 (next to be held NA December 2004)
1999)
election results: Sam Samuel NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote--76% vote - Samuel NUJOMA 77%
- chief of state:
- President Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 30 November-1 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004) election results: Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA elected president;
- percent of vote - Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA 77%
chief of state: President Samuel Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentSamuel Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentSamuel Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote - Samuel Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA 77%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Theo-Ben GURIRAB (since 28 August 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 30 November-1 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote - Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA 77%
chief of state: President Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 1990)
head of government: President Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA Prime Minister Theo-Ben GURIRAB (since 21 March 1990); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 28 August 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 30 November-1 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
election results: Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote - Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA 77%
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since November 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Theo-Ben GURIRAB (since 28 August 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held November 2009)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president; percent of vote - NA%
chief of state: President Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 1990) November 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Theo-Ben GURIRAB (since 28 August 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 30 November-1 December 1999 15 November 2004 (next to be held NA 2004) November 2009)
election results: Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president; percent of vote - Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA 77% NA%
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 15 November 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held November 2009)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president; percent of vote - NA%
chief of state: President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 15 November 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Theo-Ben GURIRAB Nahas ANGULA (since 28 August 2002) 21 March 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held November 2009)
election results: Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president; percent of vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held November 2009)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president;
- percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%,
- Den ULENGA 7.3%,
- Katuutire KAURA 5.1%,
- Kuaima RIRUAKO 4.2%,
- Justus GAROEB 3.8%,
- other 3.2%
chief of state: President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 15 November 2004) 21 March 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held November 2009)
election results: Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president; percent of vote - NA% Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Den ULENGA 7.3%, Katuutire KAURA 5.1%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 4.2%, Justus GAROEB 3.8%, other 3.2%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2009)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president;
- percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%,
- Den ULENGA 7.3%,
- Katuutire KAURA 5.1%,
- Kuaima RIRUAKO 4.2%,
- Justus GAROEB 3.8%,
- other 3.2%
chief of state: President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2009)
election results: Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president; percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Den ULENGA 7.3%, Katuutire KAURA 5.1%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 4.2%, Justus GAROEB 3.8%, other 3.2%
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2009)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president;
- percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%,
- Den ULENGA 7.3%,
- Katuutire KAURA 5.1%,
- Kuaima RIRUAKO 4.2%,
- Justus GAROEB 3.8%,
- other 3.2%
chief of state:
President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2009)
election results:
Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected president; percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Den ULENGA 7.3%, Katuutire KAURA 5.1%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 4.2%, Justus GAROEB 3.8%, other 3.2%
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%,
- Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%,
- Katuutire KAURA 3.0%,
- Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%,
- Justus GAROEB 2.4%,
- Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%,
- Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state:
President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 on 27-28 November 2004 2009 (next to be held in November 2009) 2014)
election results:
Hifikepunye POHAMBA elected reelected president; percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Den ULENGA 7.3%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%, Katuutire KAURA 5.1%, 3.0%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 4.2%, 2.9%, Justus GAROEB 3.8%, 2.4%, Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%, Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%, other 3.2% 1.3%
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%,
- Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%,
- Katuutire KAURA 3.0%,
- Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%,
- Justus GAROEB 2.4%,
- Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%,
- Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%,
- other 1.8%
chief of state:
President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
election results:
Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelected president; percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%, Katuutire KAURA 3.0%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%, Justus GAROEB 2.4%, Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%, Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%, other 1.3% 1.8%
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005); Prime Minister Hage GEINGOB (since 4 December 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- if no single candidate receives a majority of the vote in the first round of voting, a run-off election is scheduled between the two candidates with the greatest vote count;
- election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%,
- Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%,
- Katuutire KAURA 3.0%,
- Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%,
- Justus GAROEB 2.4%,
- Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%,
- Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%,
- other 1.8%
chief of state:
President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005) 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005) 2005); Prime Minister Hage GEINGOB (since 4 December 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); if no single candidate receives a majority of the vote in the first round of voting, a run-off election is scheduled between the two candidates with the greatest vote count; election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
election results:
Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelected president; percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%, Katuutire KAURA 3.0%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%, Justus GAROEB 2.4%, Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%, Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%, other 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005); Prime Minister Hage GEINGOB (since 4 December 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- if no single candidate receives a majority of the vote in the first round of voting, a run-off election is scheduled between the two candidates with the greatest vote count;
- election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
- election results:
- Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%,
- Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%,
- Katuutire KAURA 3.0%,
- Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%,
- Justus GAROEB 2.4%,
- Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%,
- Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%,
- other 1.8%
chief of state:
President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005); Prime Minister Hage GEINGOB (since 4 December 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); if no single candidate receives a majority of the vote in the first round of voting, a run-off election is scheduled between the two candidates with the greatest vote count; election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
election results:
Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelected president; percent of vote - Hifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%, Katuutire KAURA 3.0%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%, Justus GAROEB 2.4%, Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%, Hendrick MUDGE 1.2%, other 1.8%
- chief of state:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held on 28 November 2014)
- election results:
- Hage GEINGOB elected president;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%,
- McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5.0%,
- Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%,
- Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%,
- Henk MUDGE (RP) 1.0%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state:Hifikepunye POHAMBA Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2005); 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:Hifikepunye POHAMBA Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2005); 2015); Prime Minister Hage GEINGOB Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 4 December 2012) 21 March 2015)
cabinet:the members of the National Assembly(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); if no single candidate receives a majority of the vote in the first round of voting, a run-off election is scheduled between the two candidates with the greatest vote count; election last held on 27-28 November 2009 (next to be held in on 28 November 2014)
election results:
Hifikepunye POHAMBA reelectedHifikepunye POHAMBA 76.4%, Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5.0%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA 11.0%, Katuutire KAURA 3.0%, Kuaima RIRUAKO 2.9%, Justus GAROEB 2.4%, Ignatius SHIXWAMENI 1.3%, Hendrick (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE 1.2%, (RP) 1.0%, other 1.8% 2.0%
The same text in 2016 and 2017.
- chief of state:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2019)
- election results:
- Hage GEINGOB elected president;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%,
- McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5.0%,
- Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%,
- Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%,
- Henk MUDGE (RP) 1.0%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27-28 28 November 2009 2014 (next to be held on 28 in November 2014) 2019)
election results: Hage GEINGOB elected president; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5.0%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE (RP) 1.0%, other 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2019)
- election results:
- Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5.0%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE (RP) 1.0%, other 2.0%
chief of state: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2019)
election results: Hage GEINGOB elected president; president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5.0%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE (RP) 1.0%, other 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 27 November 2019 (next to be held on 27 November 2024)
- election results:
- Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.8%, Panduleni ITULA (Independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.6%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 2.9%, Apius AUCHAB (UDF) 1.8%, Esther MUINJANGUE (NUDO) 1.5%, other 2%
chief of state: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 27 November 2014 2019 (next to be held in on 27 November 2019) 2024)
election results: Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, 56.8%, Panduleni ITULA (Independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5.0%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE (RP) 1.0%, (PDM) 5.6%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 2.9%, Apius AUCHAB (UDF) 1.8%, Esther MUINJANGUE (NUDO) 1.5%, other 2.0% 2%
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (Independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 2.7%, Apius AUCHAB (UDF) 2.7%, Esther MUINJANGUE (NUDO) 1.5%, other 2%
chief of state: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 28 November 2019 (next to be held on 27 November in 2024)
election results: Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.8%, 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (Independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.6%, 5.3%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 2.9%, 2.7%, Apius AUCHAB (UDF) 1.8%, 2.7%, Esther MUINJANGUE (NUDO) 1.5%, other 2%
- chief of state:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (Independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 2.7%, Apius AUCHAB (UDF) 2.7%, Esther MUINJANGUE (NUDO) 1.5%, other 2% (2019)
chief of state: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
election results: Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (Independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 2.7%, Apius AUCHAB (UDF) 2.7%, Esther MUINJANGUE (NUDO) 1.5%, other 2% (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015);
- Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018);
- Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- 2019: Hage GEINGOB reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, other 8.9% 2014: Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE (RP) 1%, other 2%
chief of state: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice President Nangola MBUMBA (since 8 February 2018); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
election results:
2019: Hage GEINGOB elected reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (Independent) (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 2.7%, Apius AUCHAB (UDF) 2.7%, Esther MUINJANGUE (NUDO) 1.5%, other 8.9% 2014: Hage GEINGOB elected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE (RP) 1%, other 2% (2019)
- chief of state:
- Acting President Nangolo MBUMBA (since 4 February 2024)
- head of government:
- Acting President Nangolo MBUMBA (since 4 February 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 27 November 2024 (next to be held in November 2029) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- note- President Hage GEINGOB died on 4 February 2024, and Vice President MBUMBA was sworn in to run the government until the next presidential election in November 2024;
- note- Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH won the 7 December 2024 election with her inauguration scheduled for 21 March 2025
- election results:
- 2024: Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote -Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH (SWAPO) 57%, Panduleni ITULA (IPC) 26%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.10%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 4.72%, Job AMUPANDA (AR) 1.80%, Hendrik GAOBEAB (UDF) 1.16%;
- other 3.31%
- 2019: Hage GEINGOB reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, other .9%
chief of state: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice Acting President Nangola Nangolo MBUMBA (since 8 4 February 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2024)
head of government: President Hage GEINGOB (since 21 March 2015); Vice Acting President Nangola Nangolo MBUMBA (since 8 4 February 2018); Prime Minister Saara KUUGONGELWA-AMADHILA (since 21 March 2015) 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 27 November 2019 2024 (next to be held in 2024) November 2029) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; note- President Hage GEINGOB died on 4 February 2024, and Vice President MBUMBA was sworn in to run the government until the next presidential election in November 2024; note- Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH won the 7 December 2024 election with her inauguration scheduled for 21 March 2025
election results:
2019: Hage GEINGOB reelected- Hage GEINGOB -Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH (SWAPO) 56.3%, 57%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, (IPC) 26%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, 5.10%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 4.72%, Job AMUPANDA (AR) 1.80%, Hendrik GAOBEAB (UDF) 1.16%; other 8.9% 2014: 3.31%
2019: Hage GEINGOB elected reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 86.7%, 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (DTA) 5%, Hidipo HAMUTENYA (RDP) 3.4%, Asser MBAI (NUDO)1.9%, Henk MUDGE (RP) 1%, (PDM) 5.3%, other 2% .9%
- chief of state:
- President Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH (since 21 March 2025)
- head of government:
- President Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH (since 21 March 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 27 November 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote -Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH (SWAPO) 57%, Panduleni ITULA (IPC) 26%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.10%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 4.72%, Job AMUPANDA (AR) 1.80%, Hendrik GAOBEAB (UDF) 1.16%;
- other 3.31%
- 2019: Hage GEINGOB reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, other .9%
- expected date of next election:
- November 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: Acting President Nangolo MBUMBA Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH (since 4 February 2024) 21 March 2025)
head of government: Acting President Nangolo MBUMBA Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH (since 4 February 2024) 21 March 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 27 November 2024 (next to be held in November 2029) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; note- President Hage GEINGOB died on 4 February 2024, and Vice President MBUMBA was sworn in to run the government until the next presidential election in November 2024; note- Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH won the 7 December 2024 election with her inauguration scheduled for 21 March 2025
election results:
2024: Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH NANDI-NDAITWAH elected president in the first round; percent of vote -Netumbo Nandi-NDAITWAH NANDI-NDAITWAH (SWAPO) 57%, Panduleni ITULA (IPC) 26%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.10%, Bernadus SWARTBOOI (LPM) 4.72%, Job AMUPANDA (AR) 1.80%, Hendrik GAOBEAB (UDF) 1.16%; other 3.31%
2019: Hage GEINGOB reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Hage GEINGOB (SWAPO) 56.3%, Panduleni ITULA (independent) 29.4%, McHenry VENAANI (PDM) 5.3%, other .9%
expected date of next election: November 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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