Historic Win: Namibia Poised for First Female President

The SWAPO candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is leading Namibia’s presidential race with results from 92% of constituencies. If she wins, she will become the nation’s first female president. With 58.1% of the vote, she surpasses her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, who holds 25.4%. A majority win will avoid a runoff.

With nearly 92% of the constituencies reporting, Namibia's ruling SWAPO party's candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is on track to win the presidency.

If successful, Nandi-Ndaitwah, the current Vice President, will become Namibia's first female leader since independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.

The candidate holds 58.1% of the votes, far ahead of her closest competitor, Panduleni Itula, who trails with 25.4%. A majority win will allow her to avoid a second voting round.