President Ramaphosa Attends Inauguration of Namibia’s First Female President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to Namibia, where he attended the inauguration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The ceremony, which coincided with Namibia’s 35th Independence Anniversary, took place on Friday, 21 March 2025, at the State House in Windhoek.
Joining other Heads of State and Government, President Ramaphosa congratulated President Nandi-Ndaitwah on becoming Namibia’s fifth and first female President. He described the occasion as a significant milestone for women’s empowerment, highlighting the growing recognition of women's leadership across the African continent.
“Our hearts are warmed by what we witnessed today—the full embrace of women's leadership. We, too, embrace this and look forward to the day when more women across our continent rise to the top,” President Ramaphosa stated.
The visit reinforced the strong and historic bilateral relations between South Africa and Namibia, rooted in their shared struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Both nations maintain close ties, not only within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) but also on the broader African and global stage.
President Ramaphosa expressed his eagerness to collaborate with President Nandi-Ndaitwah and her government to strengthen political and economic cooperation, promote African integration, and advance shared interests in Africa’s renewal, South-South cooperation, and a rules-based international system.
Joining other Heads of State and Government, President Ramaphosa congratulated President Nandi-Ndaitwah on becoming Namibia’s fifth and first female President. He described the occasion as a significant milestone for women’s empowerment, highlighting the growing recognition of women's leadership across the African continent.
“Our hearts are warmed by what we witnessed today—the full embrace of women's leadership. We, too, embrace this and look forward to the day when more women across our continent rise to the top,” President Ramaphosa stated.
The visit reinforced the strong and historic bilateral relations between South Africa and Namibia, rooted in their shared struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Both nations maintain close ties, not only within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) but also on the broader African and global stage.
President Ramaphosa expressed his eagerness to collaborate with President Nandi-Ndaitwah and her government to strengthen political and economic cooperation, promote African integration, and advance shared interests in Africa’s renewal, South-South cooperation, and a rules-based international system.
