Hifikepunye Pohamba

Profile: Hifikepunye Pohamba

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

A profile of Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba.

Namibia set to begin voting in general election

France 24 (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

Namibians were set to begin Friday two days of voting in general elections expected to see the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) return to power, despite a tough challenge from a new breakaway party. President Hifikepunye Pohamba is seeking a second term in office, with his main competition posed by the upstart Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP). Former foreign minister Hidipo...

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Namibia: Wake-up call for Swapo

Bosses blog (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

Mail & Guardian, JOHN GROBLER Swapo is on the defensive over high-level corruption, including a recent scandal in which the local Chinese embassy handed over 22 bursaries to children of President Hifikepunye Pohamba and a slew of key ministers.

Irrigation Project in Kavango Kicks Off

All Africa (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba inaugurated the long-awaited Ndonga Linena irrigation project 80 kilometres east of Rundu on Friday.

Government Buys 37 Farms in Otjozonjupa

All Africa (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009

President Hifikepunye Pohamba says the government has so far purchased 37 farms in the Otjozondjupa region, and resettled 96 families from that region.

Namibia: RDP Suggests UN to Oversee Elections

All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009

BOTH President Hifikepunye Pohamba and Swapo have lost control of "unruly elements" in the ruling party, the Rally for Democracy and Progress claimed yesterday.

Pohamba Appeals for Karas Vote

All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

Hundreds of Swapo Party members, supporters and sympathisers in blue, red and green attire flocked to the Westdene Stadium to listen to the message of President Hifikepunye Pohamba on Saturday.

Countries Meet to Strengthen Ties

All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

A meeting underway between President Jacob Zuma and his Namibian counterpart President Hifikepunye Pohamba is set to seal trade and investment ties between the two countries.

Presidency on joint communiqu� between South Africa and Namibia

New Government Speeches (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

Joint communiqu� of the Republic of South Africa to Namibia Heads of State Economic Bilateral meeting, Pretoria 3 November 2009 At the invitation of His Excellency Mr Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa, the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Mr Hifikepunye Pohamba, visited South Africa on 3 November 2009 on the occasion of the annual South Africa to Namibia...

Govt, Namibia to Review Strategic Partnerships

All Africa (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009

President Jacob Zuma is to host his Namibian counterpart, President Hifikepunye Pohamba, to discuss the consolidation of economic relations between the two countries.

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Pohamba Warns Against Tribalism and Violence

All Africa (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009

PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba has warned Swapo supporters against tribalism. "Tribalism is the most dangerous thing. We should avoid it," Pohamba said when addressing a Swapo Party rally at Keetmanshoop on Saturday.

Desalination Plant Comes to Life

All Africa (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009

WITH the push of a button, President Hifikepunye Pohamba yesterday started the main pump of Namibia's first desalination plant.

Country's First Desalination Plant Ready

All Africa (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009

History will be made today at 10h00 when President Hifikepunye Pohamba will switch on the main pump of Areva's Trekkopje Project Desalination Plant north of Wlotzkasbaken.

Crowded Field in This Year's Presidential Race

All Africa (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009

A record 12 candidates, including incumbent President Hifikepunye Pohamba, had entered for this year's presidential race as the Electoral Commission of Namibia closed entries on Monday afternoon.

Elections Systems in Top Gear

All Africa (Free subscription) | 14/10/2009

Preparations for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections are at an advanced stage, said Swapo Party President, Hifikepunye Pohamba.