Pohamba steps from predecessor's shadow

When Hifikepunye Pohamba first ran for Namibian president five years ago, Sam Nujoma was still seen as the power behind the throne.

Namibia tightens screws on media ahead of polls

The cancellation of a popular phone-in show on Namibia's national broadcaster has raised fears that the ruling party is clamping down on media freedom

Swapo rally shadowed by new party threat

Namibia's ruling Swapo party started its fourth annual congress in Windhoek on Tuesday, an event dominated by former president Sam Nujoma's retirement from active politics and the formation of a new political rival. About 580 official delegates and many more invited guests will over the next three days affirm Swapo's future leadership.

Former Swapo stalwart launches new political party

A former Cabinet minister and senior stalwart of Nambia's ruling party, Hidipo Hamutenya, launched a new movement in Namibia on Saturday, promising a different political vision and accelerated economic growth once in power. Hamutenya resigned from the ruling South West Africa Peoples' Organisation (Swapo) and as a member of Parliament last week.

SA, Namibia discuss gas-field project

South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki held talks with his Namibian counterpart, Hifikepunye Pohamba, in Windhoek on Tuesday on a visit designed to boost cross-border trade and cooperation in the energy sector. The proposed development of Namibia's offshore Kudu gas-field project was among the topics in the initial round of discussions.

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