Namibia's first female president

• Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) party has won Namibia's 8th presidential election.

• She received more than 57% of the vote. Her closest rival Panduleni Itula received 26% of the vote.

• Nandi-Ndaitwah is currently serving as Vice President.

• She has been a key figure in Namibian politics since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990.