Saara Kuugongelwa
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Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila (born 12 October 1967) is a Namibian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Namibia since 2015. She is a member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) and has been a member of the National Assembly of Namibia since 1995. She served as Minister of Finance from 2003 to 2015.[1] She is the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Namibia.
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Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila MP | |
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4th Prime Minister of Namibia | |
Assumed office 21 March 2015 | |
President | Hage Geingob Nangolo Mbumba |
Deputy | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (2015–2024) John Mutorwa (since 2024) |
Preceded by | Hage Geingob |
Minister of Finance | |
In office 2003 – 21 March 2015 | |
President | Sam Nujoma Hifikepunye Pohamba |
Preceded by | Nangolo Mbumba |
Succeeded by | Calle Schlettwein |
Director General of the National Planning Commission of Namibia | |
In office 1995–2003 | |
President | Sam Nujoma |
Succeeded by | Immanuel Ngatjizeko |
Member of the National Assembly of Namibia | |
Assumed office 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1967-10-12) 12 October 1967 (age 56) Otamanzi, South West Africa (now Namibia) |
Nationality | Namibian |
Political party | SWAPO |
Alma mater | Lincoln University |
Occupation | Politician |
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Kuugongelwa-Amadhila holds a Hon. Doctorate in Public Finance and MSC in Financial Economics. She was Economist, Office of the President in 1995 and Director General of National Planning Commission from 1995 to 2003.[2]