Hifikepunye Pohamba
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Africa can reach its potential if more leaders put people first
It is crucial to promote good political leadership and celebrate its successes on the continent – the aim of the Ibrahim Prize.
Namibia’s leader wins Mo Ibrahim African leadership prize
The outgoing president is only the fourth winner of the $5-million annual prize, which recognises African leaders who have developed their countries.
Namibian elections underway, with ruling party tipped to win
Namibians are casting their votes in Africa’s first e-vote, with some hoping for a stronger opposition.
Namibia’s Geingob’s comeback paves way for Swapo moderates
Namibia’s leader seems to be preparing the ground for a new political direction for the country’s ruling party after reinstating Hage Geingbo.
Insult reflects tribal division in Namibia
A minister’s inflammatory comment about his Ovambo colleagues sparks minorities’ sympathy.
Namibian president’s illness raises succession issue
Concern has been rising over Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba’s health after he was hospitalised two weeks ago.
Namibia declares state of emergency after flooding
Namibia’s president on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in northern parts of the country after heavy flooding displaced nearly 10 000 people.
How to be a Chinese lion in Namibia
A strange tale about a company that is doing more than changing how Namibians get their healthcare — it’s inspiring burgeoning entrepreneurs.
Namibian opposition parties to appeal election ruling
Nine opposition parties in Namibia that lost a court case challenging the 2009 national elections will appeal the ruling, their leaders said on Tuesday.
Zuma and ministers take a trip to Namibia
On invitation from Namibian president Hifikepunye Pohamba, President Jacob Zuma will take a working trip to the country to discuss economic relations.
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.
Namibian dog tired of being wagged by the tail
First the long knives were out for Namibia’s President Hifikepunye Pohamba, now they are willing to fall on their swords and die for him.
Windhoek, Pyongyang cement ties
Namibia and North Korea said on Thursday they hoped to strengthen their economic ties, as North Korea’s head of state warned against countries plundering resources from poor…
Mozambique warns of more floods when dam gate opens
Mozambican authorities warned on Tuesday that flooding will worsen in Southern Africa when a major dam on its borders opens its floodgates and Namibia counts the toll of floods…
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…