Government of Namibia
4 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, has its capital at Windhoek and a population of 3,092,816 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (in office since 21 Mar 2025) is head of state; Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare is head of government; Vice President Lucia Witbooi is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament, a bicameral body with 104 seats in the National Assembly and 42 seats in the National Council. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 27 Nov 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in November 2029. Elections are run by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). Ebson Uanguta is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 18 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head of government | Elijah Ngurare | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 15 Apr 2026.
Parliament
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly | 104 (96 directly elected; 8 appointed) | 11/27/2024 to 11/30/2024 |
| National Council | 42 (all indirectly elected) | 15 Dec 2020 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President (President of the Republic of Namibia) | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Vice President (Vice President of the Republic of Namibia) | Lucia Witbooi | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Prime Minister (Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia) | Elijah Ngurare | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister in the Presidency | Charles Mubita | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs | Frans Kapofi | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | Lucia Iipumbu | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of International Relations and Trade | Selma Ashipala-Musavyi | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management | Ericah Shafudah | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform | Ingenesia Zaamwani | - |
| Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture | Sanet Steenkamp | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Health and Social Services | Esperance Luvindao | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy | Modestus Amutse | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Minister of Environment and Tourism | Indileni Daniel | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Information and Communication Technology | Emma Theofelus | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare | Emma Kantema-Gaomas | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Works and Transport | Veikko Nekundi | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Urban and Rural Development | James Sankwasa | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Minister of Justice and Labour Relations | Fillemon Wise Emmanuel | 21 Mar 2025 |
Sources: op.gov.na (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
List as of 9 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Ebson Uanguta | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 15 Apr 2026.
Namibia election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2029, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2029 | General election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2024 | General election | Held | - | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (SWAPO) |
| 2025 | Local elections | Held | - | - |
Sources: Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).