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What President Nandi‑Ndaitwah's First 100 Days Meant for Namibia

Namibia's new president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has swiftly restructured her government, reducing ministries to 14 and appointing a majority-women Cabinet for results-focused leadership. However, experts warn that her initial 100 days have been heavy on symbolism and light on tangible reform. At a State House ceremony, Nandi-Ndaitwah named seven new regional governors, warning that "I will be watching you" and urging incumbents not to betray public trust. In Ohangwena, outgoing governor Sebastian Ndeitunga spoke of high youth unemployment (52,8%) and said the government needs to focus on investment and cross-border cooperation with Angola. The Bank of Namibia says government debt has risen to N$166.7 billion, or 66.3% of GDP - above SADC limits - while the country's trade deficit has grown and its reserves have dropped. Despite drought and livestock disease triggering contractions in agriculture and fishing, modest growth in uranium, services, construction, and financial sectors drove GDP up 2,7%--the 16th consecutive quarter of real growth.

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Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivering her keynote address during the Panel Discussion on “Women In Leadership: Driving Innovation, Catalyzing Investments and Shaping Policy" at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola.

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