Namibia on Sunday swore in former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba as the new president of the country following the demise of President Hage Geingob.
“I take on this heavy mantle, cognisant of the weight of this responsibility, to serve all the People of the Republic of Namibia with utmost dedication and commitment, in the service of all citizens of the Namibian House,” Mr Mbumba said in his acceptance speech.
The 82-year-old president pledged to continue building on the excellent foundation established by his predecessors.
Mr Mbumba also announced the appointment of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, former deputy prime minister, as vice president.
