Keetmanshoop: President Nangolo Mbumba on Tuesday appointed three ambassadors who will represent Namibia in Brazil , Senegal and Botswana respectively . Selma Nghinamundova is the new ambassador to Brazil , replacing Mbapeua Muvangua . Richard Tsandib is the new ambassador to Senegal , replacing former ambassador Elvis Shiweda , while Elizabeth Kakukuru is the new high commissioner to Botswana . Mbumba said Namibia ’ s national interests and the wellbeing of its people should be at the forefront of all their activities , and what they do as ambassadors should translate into tangible benefits for the Namibian people and contribute to the country ' s developmental agenda . “ Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic policy and the social and economic wellbeing of all our people is paramount . You should be cognisant at all times of the socio - economic challenges in our country and how we are trying to address them ,” said the president . He said the new ambassadors have , through the oath they have ta ken , made a public commitment to uphold and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Namibia . “ You have made a vow to promote , protect and place Namibia ’ s national interest above all else . I expect you , as my representatives , to inform your host countries truthfully and regularly about economic opportunities and other developments in Namibia . I expect you to maintain good character and integrity , consistently upholding the honour , dignity and good reputation of Namibia ,” Mbumba said . The president further said he expects Namibia to gain more trading partners , noting that they must endeavour to find niche markets for local products , as well as to work towards improving the country ’ s image and global competitiveness rankings . “ I also charge you to serve all Namibian nationals that you will be encountering in your host countries to the best of your abilities and with utmost courtesy ,” he urged .Source: The Namibia News Agency