Nujoma's grandson among seven new governors

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has swiftly continued the process of forming her new government, appointing seven new regional governors on Friday, including a grandson of late founding president Sam Nujoma.At a ceremony held at State House, the new appointments were announced as follows: Verna Sinimbo was sworn in as the new governor for Kavango West, Julius Hambyuka for Kavango East, Sacky Kathindi for Oshikoto, Vipuakuje Muharukua for Kunene, John Gamseb for Otjozondjupa, Riaan Charles McNab for Hardap, and Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Jr. for Khomas.During the announcement, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that any failure to implement her government's policies and programs would not be tolerated. She urged the new governors to take responsibility for addressing regional issues. "I don’t want to hear the public complaining about matters that you should be solving," she warned.The president also encouraged the new governors to work closely with regional councils, local authorities, traditional leaders, churches, businesspeople, community leaders, and other stakeholders to promote regional development. "I have chosen you from among many other capable Namibians because I believe in your ability to deliver services efficiently to the people," she added.In a speech on behalf of the newly appointed governors, Sinimbo expressed gratitude for the trust placed in them. “We sincerely thank you for giving us the opportunity to lead our beloved country, especially in the regions where you’ve appointed us,” she said.Sinimbo takes over from Sirkka Hausiku, who vacated the position to become a member of parliament. Similarly, former governors of Kunene and Hardap regions, Marius Sheya and Salomon April, respectively, have also assumed parliamentary roles, necessitating their departure from their regional positions. James Uerikua, former governor of Otjozondjupa, has similarly joined Parliament.The futures of former governor of Kavango East Bonifatius Wakudumo, Oshikoto's Penda ya Ndakolo, and Laura McLeod-Katjirua, the former governor of Khomas, remain uncertain.Khomas's new governor, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Jr., grandson of Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, also expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him. “I know the work begins now,” he said. “Development issues, including land and housing, will definitely be my priorities." Nujoma, who was a Swapo local authority councillor at the City of Windhoek, added that there are several initiatives already in progress at the city council, which he will continue to advance at the national level.The seven new remaining governors join seven others who remain incumbents in their regions. They are Aletta Fredericks for ||Kharas, Neville Andre Itope for Erongo, Erginus Endjala for Omusati, Elia Irimari for Oshana, Sebastian Ndeitunga for Ohangwena, Lawrence Sampofu for Zambezi, and Pijoo Nganate for Omaheke.

Nujoma's grandson among seven new governors

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-16

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