List of Presidents of Namibia: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Namibia from 1990 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Namibia, former presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Namibia: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (in office since 2025).

Presidents of Namibia in order, with years in office

Sam Nujoma

Served: 1990–2005

Leader of the independence movement SWAPO and Namibia's first president; served three terms.

Hifikepunye Pohamba

Served: 2005–2015

Nujoma's chosen successor; served two terms and stepped down at the constitutional limit.

Hage Geingob

Served: 2015–2024

Served from March 2015 and died in office on 4 February 2024.

Nangolo Mbumba

Served: 2024–2025

Vice president who became acting president on 25 January 2024 and president on 4 February 2024, completing Geingob's term.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Served: 2025–present

Won the 2024 election and took office on 21 March 2025 as the country's first female president.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Namibia

Who is the current president of Namibia?

The current head of state of Namibia is Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in office since 2025.

Who were the previous presidents of Namibia?

The presidents and heads of state of Namibia listed on this page, in order, are: Sam Nujoma, Hifikepunye Pohamba, Hage Geingob, Nangolo Mbumba, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Who was the first president of Namibia?

Sam Nujoma was the first president of Namibia, in office 1990–2005.

Sources: Wikipedia, President of Namibia (checked Nov 2026). Namibia has had five presidents since independence in 1990.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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