Nangolo Mbumba, 82, has been sworn in as the new president of Namibia following the death of President Hage.
He had served as a second Vice President under the late Hage from 2018 – 2024. He also served as SWAPO secretary General from 2012 – 2017.
Past positions:
- Secretary General of SWAPO: 2013 – Present
- Minister of Safety and Security – 2010 – 2012
- Minister of Education: 2005 – 2010;
- Minister of Information & Broadcasting: 2005 – 2008;
- Minister of Finance (1996 – 2003);
- Minister of Agriculture, Water & Rural Development (1993 – 1996)
Education
- 1965: Secondary School Education, Oshigambo Secondary School;
- 1966: Nkumbi International College
- 1971: Bachelor of Science Southern Connecticut State College;
- 1973: Master of Science Biology University of Connecticut;
- Certificate for secondary schools
- 1980: Certificate of Distance Education, University of London;
Work Experience
- Worked as a Teacher of Science and Mathematics at Harlem Preparatory School in New York Cityn from 1975 – 1978;
- Head of Science Department at Namibia Education Centre in Angola;
- School Principal at Namibia Education Centre
- SWAPO Deputy Secretary for Education and Culture 1985 – 1987;
- Personal Secretary of the SWAPO President, Luanda Angola 1987 – 1988;
- Assistant Director and Head of Department of Education and Teacher Training, United Nations Institute for Namibia, Lusaka – Zambia 1988 – 1998;
- Adviser on Administrative Matters to the SWAPO Director of Elections 1989;
- Secretary to Cabinet 1990 – 1993;
- Chief Executive Officer of Joint Administrative Authority for Walvis Bay and Off-Shore Islands 1992 – 1993;
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