1990 in Namibia

Incumbents

• President: Sam Nujoma
• Prime Minister: Hage Geingob
• Chief Justice: Hans Joachim Berker

  Events

• 20 March - State President of South Africa F. W. de Klerk gives his assent to the Recognition of the Independence of Namibia Act, 1990, by which the South African government recognises the independence of Namibia.
• 21 March - Namibia is officially independent. Sam Nujoma is sworn in as the first President of Namibia, in a ceremony attended by representatives of 147 countries, including 20 heads of state. Sam Nujoma was sworn in as the first President of Namibia watched by Nelson Mandela and representatives from 147 countries, including 20 heads of state.

  Births

• 23 May - Raymond van Schoor, cricketer