Vice-president of Namibia
| Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia | |
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since 21 March 2015 | |
| Appointer | President of Namibia |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Nickey Iyambo |
| Formation | 21 March 2015 |
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The Vice-President of Namibia is the acting President of Namibia when the President is outside the country's borders, unable to fulfill the duties of the office, or when the Presidency is vacant. The Vice-President is also a member of the National Assembly and the Cabinet. The Vice-President is constitutionally required to 'assist the President in the execution of the functions of government,' and may be assigned any government portfolio by presidential proclamation.
The current Vice-President, appointed by President Hage Geingob is Nickey Iyambo.
List of Vice-Presidents of Namibia, 2015–present
South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO)
| № | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term of Office | Party | |
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| style="background:Template:SWAPO/meta/color; color:white;"| 1 |  |
Nickey Iyambo (1936–) |
21 March 2015 | Incumbent | SWAPO |
