Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE long-serving Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Leonard Iipumbu, has been appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia\u2019s Ambassador to Angola. Announcing his appointment, State House described Ambassador Iipumbu as a highly accomplished diplomat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He brings with him more than thirty years of experience in international relations, governance, and public administration, having served Namibia with distinction both at home and abroad while consistently advancing the country\u2019s foreign policy objectives and strengthening its global presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He previously served as Namibia\u2019s Ambassador to the United States of America, with concurrent accreditation to Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, and earlier as Ambassador to France, with non-resident responsibilities for Italy, Portugal, and Spain, while also serving as Namibia\u2019s Delegate to UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As State Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, he played a pivotal role in coordinating high-level state engagements and representing Namibia\u2019s diplomatic interests with excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iipumbu holds a Master\u2019s Degree in International Services from the American University in Washington, D.C., and a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Economics and Financial Management from the Institut Sup\u00e9rieur de Gestion (ISG) in Paris, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is a veteran of the liberation struggle, having served as a PLAN combatant and as SWAPO\u2019s Chief Representative in several countries, including Zambia, Botswana, and the People\u2019s Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Ambassador to Angola, Iipumbu will play a crucial role in deepening the historical bonds of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Angola \u2014 nations united by shared history, culture, and sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Presidency, Iipumbu’s appointment reaffirms Namibia\u2019s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure, and regional security, as well as advancing the shared vision of integration and prosperity within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated Iipumbu on his appointment and wished him success as he undertakes the important mission in service of the Namibian nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Staff Reporter THE long-serving Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Leonard Iipumbu, has been appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia\u2019s Ambassador to Angola. Announcing his appointment, State House described Ambassador Iipumbu as a highly accomplished diplomat. He brings with him more than thirty years of experience in international relations, …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":383950,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-383948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n