Namibia's Nandi-Ndaitwah Names Female VP, New Cabinet

Namibia's new President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by appointing the country's first female vice president, Lucia Witbooi, as part of her newly unveiled Cabinet. This marks Namibia as the only African nation with both a female president and vice president. Nandi-Ndaitwah swore in a total of 14 ministers, with eight being women, emphasizing her commitment to addressing poverty and marginalized affairs through her administration. Key appointments include Elijah Ngurare as prime minister and several other ministers overseeing critical sectors such as finance and international relations. The president called for patience as her Cabinet embarks on their duties, particularly in tackling significant economic challenges facing the country. Witbooi, a long-serving lawmaker, has previously held roles in education and home affairs within the ruling party, Swapo.