The president of Namibia is the head of state and head of government of Namibia. The president directs the executive branch of the government, acts as chair of the Cabinet and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces in terms of the Constitution.
As of 2021, there is a two-term limit for the president in the Constitution of Namibia. The first president for whom the term limits applied was Hifikepunye Pohamba in 2015.
If the presidency falls vacant and the president is unable to perform their duties, then the following officials are in line for succession for the remaining presidential term:
Before the constitution was amended in 2014 to add the office of vice president, the prime minister was first in the line of succession.
Died in office