Namibia Inaugurates Mbumba As New President

Following the death of President Hage Geingob, Namibia on Sunday, February 4, swore in former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba as the new president of the country.

The 82-year-old president promised to enhance the superb framework that his predecessor had laid.

He said: “I take on this heavy mantle, cognisant of the weight of this responsibility, to serve all the People of the Republic of Namibia with utmost dedication and commitment, in the service of all citizens of the Namibian House.”

Mbumba also said that Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a former deputy prime minister, would be taking over as vice president.

“I am not going to be around for the elections so don’t panic,” he said at his swearing-in ceremony.

He commended his predecessor for maintaining the peace and stability that the nation enjoys.

He added: “This is owing to the visionary leadership and foresight of President Geingob, who was the chief architect of the Namibian Constitution and the champion of our Governance Architecture, based on stable Processes, Systems and institutions that are guiding us today.”

Late President Geingob passed away on Sunday while undergoing cancer treatment in Namibia.