Politics of Namibia - Executive Branch

Executive Branch

Main office holders
Office Name Party Since
President Hifikepunye Pohamba SWAPO 21 March 2005
Prime Minister Nahas Angula SWAPO 21 March 2005

The Namibian head of state is the president, elected by popular vote every five years. The government is headed by the prime minister, who, together with his cabinet, is appointed by the president. SWAPO, the primary force behind independence, is still the country's largest party.

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