President of the Republic of Namibia | |
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since 4 February 2024 | |
Style | His Excellency |
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Residence | State House of Namibia |
Seat | Windhoek |
Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Namibia |
Inaugural holder | Sam Nujoma |
Formation | 21 March 1990 |
Deputy | Vice-President of Namibia |
Salary | N$ 1,822,064 (US$ 99,241) annually[1] |
Website | www.op.gov.na |
The president of the Republic of Namibia is the head of state and the head of government of Namibia. The president directs the executive branch of the Government of Namibia, as chair of the Cabinet and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, according to the Constitution of Namibia.