Netumbo’s victory is not just a milestone for gender representation but also a significant moment in Namibia’s political story. Her party, SWAPO (South West Africa People’s Organisation), has been at the centre of the country’s independence and governance. Defeating her closest opponent, Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), who secured 25.5% of the vote, Netumbo’s win reflects the country’s trust in her vision and leadership.
But who is Netumbo, the woman rewriting the rules of leadership in Namibia?
