WINDHOEK — Namibia's newly elected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced her first Cabinet on Saturday, naming Lucia Witbooi as the country’s first-ever female vice president.

The appointments mark a historic moment, making Namibia the only African nation with both a female president and vice president.

At the swearing-in ceremony in Windhoek, President Nandi-Ndaitwah administered the oath of office to 14 ministers, including eight women, and seven deputy ministers.

She expressed confidence in her new administration, stating, “I have no doubt that we will deliver on what the people of Namibia have mandated to do.”

The president emphasized that tackling poverty would be a central focus of her government, announcing that the functions of marginalized and disability affairs would be transferred to the office of the vice president to ensure increased visibility and action.

“These functions must receive the attention they need,” she said, urging the public to support the Cabinet in carrying out its mandate.

Key appointments include Elijah Ngurare as prime minister and Selma Ashipala-Musavyi as minister of international relations and trade. — Agencies