Namibia has taken a historic step towards equality by forming the world's first cabinet with a majority of women. Fifty-seven % of the ministries are now in the hands of women, a fact that places the African country as a global benchmark in inclusive governance.
The new government, headed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, marks the beginning of an unprecedented political era. Her leadership symbolises the consolidation of decades of progress in women's participation and the fulfilment of the country's commitments to institutional parity.
The composition of the cabinet reflects an unprecedented balance: women hold key portfolios such as Finance, Education, Health and Foreign Affairs, areas that concentrate a large part of the national budget and responsibility for major public policies.
From Windhoek, political analysts point out that the Namibian model not only responds to a symbolic will, but also to a strategy of institutional efficiency. Various international studies link the presence of women in decision-making positions with more transparent and welfare-oriented management.
With this move, Namibia not only strengthens its regional leadership, but also sends a powerful message to the rest of the continent: gender equality is not a distant goal, but a possible reality when the political will exists.
Source: forbesafrica.com; namibian.com.na; allafrica.com