President Nandi-Ndaitwah makes new Executive appointments

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed new members of the Executive, including a minister in the presidency, several deputy ministers and an advisor to the minister of defence and veterans affairs, as part of efforts to strengthen government coordination and service delivery.

The announcement was made at State House in Windhoek during an official ceremony where the president outlined the constitutional basis and strategic intent behind the latest appointments.

Addressing the nation, the president reflected on her assumption of office on 21 March 2025, during which she appointed the Cabinet of the 8th administration and restructured various offices, ministries and agencies, noting that the changes were aimed at improving governance, coordination and service delivery, including the decision to initially leave some ministries without deputy ministers.

She explained that the latest appointments are intended to further strengthen the Executive and enhance the implementation of government programmes, ensuring that policies translate into tangible improvements in citizens’ daily lives.

Following the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, the president noted that the ruling SWAPO Party received a renewed mandate. “Therefore, these appointments are mostly drawn from the National Council, which is composed of representatives from the subnational government who are directly elected by the people in their respective constituencies, to tap into regional expertise and expand representation within the Executive, ensuring that governance remains inclusive and responsive,” she said.

Emphasising Namibia’s diversity, the president called for leadership that transcends differences and harnesses unity as a source of strength, underscoring the importance of inclusive governance.