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Deputy head of state and government of Namibia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The vice-president of Namibia becomes president, when the preceding president dies, resigns or is removed from office via impeachment. The vice-president serves as the acting president of Namibia when the president is outside the country's borders, unable to fulfill the duties of the office. The vice-president is also a member of the National Assembly and the Cabinet. The vice-president is constitutionally required to 'assist the president in the execution of the functions of government,' and may be assigned any government portfolio by presidential proclamation.
Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia | |
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Appointer | President of Namibia |
Term length | 5 years |
Inaugural holder | Nickey Iyambo |
Formation | 21 March 2015 |
Salary | 87,789 USD annually[1][2] |
The position of the vice-president was established in 2014 along with several other constitutional amendments. The position is controversial due to its unclear portfolio.[3] Nickey Iyambo served as the first vice-president of Namibia from 2015 to 2018. The current vice-president is Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah since 4 February 2024.
No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term of office | Political party | ||
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Took office | Left office | Time in office | ||||
1 | Nickey Iyambo (1936–2019) |
21 March 2015 | 8 February 2018 | 2 years, 324 days | SWAPO | |
2 | Nangolo Mbumba (born 1941) |
8 February 2018 | 4 February 2024 | 5 years, 361 days | SWAPO | |
3 | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (born 1952) |
4 February 2024 | Incumbent | 227 days | SWAPO |
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