President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah plans to name new ambassadors next week. Former health official Esther Muinjangue may serve as envoy to Germany. Presidential spokesman Alfredo Hengari could take the France posting. Former justice minister Yvonne Dausab appears headed to Washington. The appointments come after 28 current ambassadors received recall notices.
The president called back diplomats from missions around the world earlier this month. Sources say she wants fresh faces representing Namibia abroad. The government shortened ambassador terms from four years to two years. Several proposed candidates have turned down certain postings. Some want different assignments or prefer staying home.
Muinjangue would handle Germany relations during ongoing genocide reparation talks. Hengari may replace current France ambassador Albertus Aochamub. Aochamub could move to Ghana as that nation hosts important trade meetings. Youth leader Esther Simeon may represent Namibia in South Africa. The president has not made final decisions on all positions.
Former diplomat Pius Dunaiski says appointments take time under international rules. Host countries must approve new ambassadors before official assignments begin. The process typically requires three months for completion. New presidents often change diplomatic staff to match their vision. Nandi-Ndaitwah wants ambassadors who can boost trade and investment partnerships.
The president called back diplomats from missions around the world earlier this month. Sources say she wants fresh faces representing Namibia abroad. The government shortened ambassador terms from four years to two years. Several proposed candidates have turned down certain postings. Some want different assignments or prefer staying home.
Muinjangue would handle Germany relations during ongoing genocide reparation talks. Hengari may replace current France ambassador Albertus Aochamub. Aochamub could move to Ghana as that nation hosts important trade meetings. Youth leader Esther Simeon may represent Namibia in South Africa. The president has not made final decisions on all positions.
Former diplomat Pius Dunaiski says appointments take time under international rules. Host countries must approve new ambassadors before official assignments begin. The process typically requires three months for completion. New presidents often change diplomatic staff to match their vision. Nandi-Ndaitwah wants ambassadors who can boost trade and investment partnerships.
