Politics of Namibia takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic,whereby the President of Namibia is both head of state and head of government,and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by both the president and the government. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of Parliament. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
The South West Africa People's Organisation,officially known as the SWAPO Party of Namibia,is a political party and former independence movement in Namibia. Founded in 1960,it has been the governing party in Namibia since the country achieved independence in 1990. The party continues to be dominated in number and influence by the Ovambo ethnic group.
Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba is a Namibian politician who served as the second president of Namibia from 21 March 2005 to 21 March 2015. He won the 2004 presidential election overwhelmingly as the candidate of SWAPOand was reelected in 2009. Pohamba was the president of SWAPO from 2007 until his retirement in 2015. He is a recipient of the Ibrahim Prize.
The prime minister of the Republic of Namibia is the leader of the Government of Namibia. The prime minister is appointed by the president of Namibia and co-ordinates the work of the Cabinet. They also advise and assist the president in the execution of the functions of government.
Nangolo Mbumba is a Namibian politician who is the fourth and current president of Namibia. He became president after the death of Hage Geingob,under whom he had served as the second Vice-president of Namibia from 2018 to 2024.
The SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL),formerly known as the SWAPO Youth League (SYL),is the youth wing of the SWAPO Party,the ruling party of Namibia since 1990. It shares the same principles as those of the SWAPO Party.
2009 in Namibia refers to the events which occurred and will occur in the year of 2009 in the Republic of Namibia.
The National Planning Commission of Namibia is an agency of the Namibian government responsible for planning national priorities and directing the course of national development. The commission is chaired by a Director-General,and includes the Ministers of Agriculture,Water and Forestry,Finance,Trade and Industry,Works and Transport,Regional and Local Government,and Housing and Rural Development,plus eight other people with knowledge and experience of development in economic,social,ecological or other related fields.
The Cabinet of Namibia is an appointed body that was established by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Namibia. It is mandated to include the following positions:the President of Namibia,the Prime Minister of Namibia and any positions that the President so appoints.
Mukwanangombe Auguste Mukwahepo Immanuel affectionately known as Meekulu Mukwahepo,was a Namibian guerrilla,notable for being the first woman recruit of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia. Mukwahepo committed her life looking after children during the South African Border War,moving from one camp to another whenever the need arose.
Events in the year 2019 in Namibia.
Women in Namibia face challenges in their health,gender based violence,and access to education. The government of Namibia is taking steps to provide women with equal rights to a degree that is largely unparalleled in Sub-Saharan Africa,including the promise of gender equality and increased parliament representation in the Namibian constitution. Women currently serve in nearly half of all seats in parliament and the first female Prime Minister was elected in 2015.
Angelina Ndinouange Immanuel is a Namibian youth activist and educator. She first rose to national attention after the decision to challenge the ruling SWAPO Party in the Ondangwa elections. The decision led to condemnation from members of the party,among them Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa.
Events in the year 2020 in Namibia.
Events in the year 2021 in Namibia.
Events in the year 2015 in Namibia.
