Nangolo Mbumba was sworn in from January 4 to 24 in the capital Windhoek as the nation’s fourth president following the death of Hage Geingob at the age of 82. Nangolo said in a statement released by the Namibian presidency on Sunday morning,
“It is with the greatest sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, passed away today, Sunday, February 4, 2024, at around 00:04 at Lady Pohamba Hospital, where he was receiving medical attention your medical team.”
“His medical team … is doing everything possible to ensure that our president recovers,” Mbumba said in a statement. “Unfortunately, despite the team’s frantic efforts to save his life, unfortunately, fellow Namibians, President Geingob has passed away.”
Nangolo Mbumba Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Education, Career, Net Worth and more
Nangolo Mbuma was born on August 15, 1941 in Olukonda, South West Africa (now Namibia). As of 2024, he is 82 years old. His zodiac sign is Leo. He is a follower of the Christian religion. He completed his high school education at Oshigambo High School, a Lutheran mission school where he joined the liberation struggle.
Nangolo completed his higher education through a United Nations scholarship in the USA. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 1971. He graduated in biology from the University of Connecticut in 1973.
After receiving his teaching certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Education, he began teaching science at Harlem Preparatory School in New York where he taught for 5 years.
| Name | Nangolo Mbumba |
| Birth place | Olukonda, South West Africa |
| date of birth | August 15, 1941 |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Parents | Erast and Johanna Mbumba |
| Nationality | Oshiwambo |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Religion | Christian |
| School | Oshigambo High School, Lutheran Mission School |
| College | Southern Connecticut State University University of Connecticut |
| Woman | Sustjie Mbumba |
| children | 4 |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Netto value | N$50 million |
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Who is Nangolo Mbumba?
Nangolo Mbuma is the fourth president of Namibia. He was sworn in as the fourth president of Namibia after former president Haga Geingob. Nangolo served under Hage Geingoba as Namibia’s second vice president from 2018 until Hage’s death.
Nangolo led many Namibian ministries as a member of the People’s Organization of South West Africa. He was elected 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 Mbuma. His parents were teachers and activists.
Nangolo is an avid reader and lover of music and sports. He speaks German and Afrikaans and is fluent in English, Oshiwambo and Portuguese.
Wife, Children
Nangolo Mbuma is married to Sustjie Mbumba who is a former teacher and social worker. The couple is blessed with four children and several grandchildren.
Nangolo was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia.
Nangolo Mbumba with his wife
Ethnicity, nationality
Nangolo is Oshivambo by nationality. His nationality is Namibian.
Height Weight
Nangola Mbumba height is 5 feet 9 inches. Its weight is about 88 kg.
Netto value
Nangola Mbumba’s net worth is around N$50 million which is equivalent to USD 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 banking, mining and tourism.
Career
In 1978, Nangolo Mbumba joined the SWAPO Education Center in Cuanza Sul, Angola, as head of the science department after returning to Africa. He was the personal secretary of SWAPO President Sam Nujoma where he became the President of Namibia.
Nangolo was the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development from 1993 to 1996. He was the Minister of Finance from 1996 to 2003. Nangolo was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting from 2003 to 2005. He was the Minister of Education from 2005 to 2010.
Nangolo was the Minister of Safety and Security from 2010 to 4 December 2012. He was the Secretary General of SWAPO from December 2013 to November 2017.
Nangolo Mbumba has served as Chancellor of the University of Namibia since February 28, 2018. He was the 2nd Vice President of Namibia from February 12, 2018 to February 4, 2024.
On February 4, 2024, Nangolo was appointed the fourth president of Namibia.
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