Nangolo Mbumba took the oath of office on 4 January 2-24 in the capital Windhoek as the nation’s fourth president after Hage Geingob’s death at the age of 82. Nangolo said in a statement which was released by the Namibian presidency on Sunday morning,
“It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the president of the Republic of Namibia, has passed on today, Sunday, 4 February 2024, at around 00h04 at Lady Pohamba Hospital, where he was receiving medical treatment from his medical team.”
“His medical team … has been trying its utmost best to ensure that our president recovers,” Mbumba said in the statement. “Regrettably, notwithstanding the team’s spirited effort to save his life, sadly, fellow Namibians, President Geingob passed on.”
Nangolo Mbumba Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Education, Career, Net Worth, and more
Nangolo Mbuma was born on 15 August 1941 in Olukonda, South West Africa (now Namibia). He is 82 years old as of 2024. His zodiac sign is Leo. He is a follower of the Christian religion. He completed his secondary education at Oshigambo High School, a Lutheran mission school where he became involved in the liberation struggle.
Nangolo completed his higher education through his scholarship in the United Nations in the US. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 1971. He completed his MSc in biology from the University of Connecticut in 1973.
After getting the teaching certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Education, he started to teach science at the Harlem Preparatory School in New York City where he taught for 5 years.
| Name | Nangolo Mbumba |
| Birthplace | Olukonda, South West Africa |
| Date of Birth | 15 August 1941 |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Parents | Erastus and Johanna Mbumba |
| Ethnicity | Oshivambo |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Religion | Christian |
| School | Oshigambo High School, a Lutheran mission school |
| College | Southern Connecticut State University University of Connecticut |
| Wife | Sustjie Mbumba |
| Children | 4 |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Net Worth | N$50 million |
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Who is Nangolo Mbumba?
Nangolo Mbuma is the 4th president of Namibia. He took the oath as 4th president of Namibia after former president Hage Geingob. Nangolo used to work under Hage Geingob as the 2nd vice president of Namibia from 2018 until Hage’s death.
Nangolo has headed many Namibian ministries as a member of the South West Africa People’s Organization. He was selected as vice president of Nambia in 2018 replacing Nickey Iyambo.
Family
Nangolo Mbuma was born in a village in the Oshikoto Region of northern Namibia to Erastus and Johanna Mbumba. His parents were teachers and activists.
Nangolo is an avid reader and a lover of music and sports. He can speak German and Afrikaans having fluency in English, Oshiwambo, and Portuguese.
Wife, Children
Nangolo Mbuma has been married to Sustjie Mbumba who is a former teacher and social worker. The couple has been blessed with four children and several grandchildren.
Nangolo has been a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia.
Ethnicity, Nationality
Nangolo’s ethnicity is Oshivambo. His nationality is Namibian.
Height, Weight
Nangolo Mbumba’s height is 5 feet 9 inches. His weight is around 88 kg.
Net Worth
Nangolo Mbumba’s net worth is around N$50 million which is equal to US$ 3.4 million. His annual salary is N$ 1,382,000 (about US$ 95,000). He has properties in Namibia and abroad. He is a stakeholder in the banking, mining, and tourism industries.
Career
In 1978, Nangolo Mbumba joined the SWAPO Education Centre in Cuanza Sul, Angola as the head of the science department after returning to Africa. He had been a personal secretary to SWAPO president Sam Nujoma where he became the president of Namibia.
Nangolo served as the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development from 1993 to 1996. He served as Minister of Finance from 1996 to 2003. Nangolo served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting from 2003 to 2005. He was Minister of Education from 2005 to 2010.
Nangolo had been Minister of Safety and Security from 2010 to 4 December 2012. He served as the SWAPO Secretary-General from December 2013 to November 2017.
Nangolo Mbumba has been serving as the Chancellor of the University of Namibia since 28 February 2018. He served as the 2nd Vice-President of Namibia from 12 February 2018 to 4 February 2024.
Nangolo was appointed as the 4th President of Namibia on 4 February 2024.
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