Vice-President of Namibia

Vice-President of the
Republic of Namibia
Incumbent
Nangolo Mbumba
since 8 February 2018
Appointer President of Namibia
Term length 5 years
Inaugural holder Nickey Iyambo
Formation 21 March 2015
Namibia
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The Vice-President of Namibia is the acting President of Namibia when the President is outside the country's borders, unable to fulfill the duties of the office, or when the Presidency is vacant. The Vice-President is also a member of the National Assembly and the Cabinet. The Vice-President is constitutionally required to 'assist the President in the execution of the functions of government,' and may be assigned any government portfolio by presidential proclamation.

The position of Vice-President was established in 2014 along with several other constitutional amendments. The position is controversial due to its unclear portfolio.[1] Nickey Iyambo served as the first Vice-President of Namibia from 2015 to 2018. The current Vice-President, appointed by President Hage Geingob is Nangolo Mbumba.

Key

Political parties

Vice-Presidents of Namibia (2015–present)

№ Picture Name
(Birth–Death)		 Took office Left office Political Party
1 Nickey Iyambo
(1936–)		 21 March 20158 February 2018 SWAPO
2 Nangolo Mbumba
(1941–)		 8 February 2018Incumbent SWAPO

See also

References

  1. ↑ Angula, Sonja (21 July 2016). "VP post 'unnecessary' - analysts". Windhoek Observer.
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