Namibia inaugurates first female president

Vicki Erenstein ya Toivo at the inauguration of Namibia's new president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo.

Khomas Region governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua.

Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda.

Former minister of works and transport and deputy prime minister, John Mutorwa.

Miss Universe 1992, Michelle McLean, was also in attendance on Friday.

Some unique outfits were on display at the swearing-in of Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki showed his support for Namibia's first female president.

Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba.

Alka Bhatia, resident United Nations Development Programme representative to Namibia.

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Namibia inaugurates first female president

9 months ago - 2025-03-24 00:00:00

A new day has dawned for Namibia – a day under the leadership of a woman. Namibia inaugurated its first female president on Friday at a ceremony held at State House before many local and international guests. Several heads of state and former heads of state, including the president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, were in attendance.

Photos Iréne-Mari van der Walt