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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...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba inaugurated the long-awaited Ndonga Linena irrigation project 80 kilometres east of Rundu on Friday.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
President Hifikepunye Pohamba says the government has so far purchased 37 farms in the Otjozondjupa region, and resettled 96 families from that region.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
BOTH President Hifikepunye Pohamba and Swapo have lost control of "unruly elements" in the ruling party, the Rally for Democracy and Progress claimed yesterday.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
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.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
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.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
President Jacob Zuma is to host his Namibian counterpart, President Hifikepunye Pohamba, to discuss the consolidation of economic relations between the two countries.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
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.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
WITH the push of a button, President Hifikepunye Pohamba yesterday started the main pump of Namibia's first desalination plant.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
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.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
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.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Preparations for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections are at an advanced stage, said Swapo Party President, Hifikepunye Pohamba.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba was born on August 18, 1935, at Okanghudhi-Pohamba village, Ondobe constituency in the Ohangwena Region.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba officially opened the new High Court building at Oshakati on Friday.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
THE following is an edited version of a lecture by Tuliameni Kalomoh, Special Advisor to President Hifikepunye Pohamba on Foreign Affairs, delivered at a Pacon-organised function in the capital this week.
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