Mbumba describes his 13-month presidency as challenging

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2025-03-19
WINDHOEK, 18 March 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba entering the National Assembly chamber to deliver his last speech as Head of State. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 18 March 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba entering the National Assembly chamber to deliver his last speech as Head of State. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - President Nangolo Mbumba on Tuesday described his 13-month tenure as the most challenging period for Namibia and its people.
Mbumba took over the presidency from his late predecessor Hage Geingob who died in office in February 2024. He will now complete Geingob’s five year-term on Friday, handing over the presidency to president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
“I am sure that you will agree with me that it has indeed bee...
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