Tanya Menges

After 15 years of independence Namibians seem set to stick with the old adage — better the devil you know. They look certain to keep the ruling South West African People’s Organisation (Swapo) in charge for another five years when they go to the polls on November 15 and 16. The only difference in these presidential and parliamentary elections will be the name on the ballot paper: Hifikepunye Pohamba will be the Swapo frontman.