Nandi-Ndaitwah champions merit-based leadership

NAMPA
2026-03-07
WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the diplomatic corps at State House. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the diplomatic corps at State House. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA
RUNDU, 07 MAR (NAMPA) -President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged women to pursue leadership positions based on competence and merit rather than gender alone.

Speaking at the Women in Aviation Namibia event in Windhoek on Friday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said women should seek positions of authority because they are capable and qualified members of society.

Reflecting on her inauguration as Namibia’s fifth president last year, she said her election shoul...
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