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Hifikepunye Pohamba

Hifikepunye Pohamba

  1. GRN Committed to Improving Lives - Pohamba
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 3 days ago

    President Hifikepunye Pohamba has told Parliament that Government, despite various challenges, is determined to ensure that it continues to uplift the socio-economic conditions of people, especially those who live in rural areas and informal settlements.

  2. Enviro Fund to Support Rural Poor
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 3 days ago

    It is important for Namibia to invest in the protection of its ecosystem and the maintenance of ecological functions as more than 70% of its people depend on natural resources for their livelihoods, said President Hifikepunye Pohamba, at the launch of th

  3. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago
    Botswana's President Ian Khama is flanked by Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba ( L) and Malawi's former president, Bakili Muluzi (R, with glasses) during the ANC's centenary celebration in Bloemfontein January 8, 2012. South Africa's ruling ANC...

    Botswana's President Ian Khama is flanked by Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba ( L) and Malawi's former president, Bakili Muluzi (R, with glasses) during the ANC's centenary celebration in Bloemfontein January 8, 2012. South Africa's ruling ANC... View Photo »

  4. My predecessor, Sam Nujoma, has been to China before and after Namibia's independence to thank the people of China for their contribution during Namibia's struggle (for independence)
    – Hifikepunye Pohamba SOURCE: China Daily 2 months ago
  5. Abraham Iyambo 'Cool' and Well
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 3 days ago

    ABRAHAM Iyambo, the Minister of Education, yesterday told The Namibian that he is "cool and doing very, very well". President Hifikepunye Pohamba recently announced that Iyambo is on six months' sick leave. Iyambo was hospitalised in the intensive care u

  6. Pohamba Calls for MPs' Commitment
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 5 days ago

    PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba opened the fifth session of the fifth Parliament yesterday afternoon with a clear and unambiguous call on legislators to serve the electorate with dedication and commitment. "This is the only way we can create a stronger dem

  7. Iivula-Ithana Calls for Better Justice
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 5 days ago

    THE Ministry of Justice and its staff must endeavour to deliver better services to the people of Namibia in the year ahead, Justice Minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana told staff members of the ministry in Windhoek yesterday. "I call on you all to ensure th

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    Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba speaks during a gala dinner ahead of the upcoming African National Congress (ANC) centenary celebration in Bloemfontein January 7, 2012. South Africa's ruling ANC celebrates its 100th birthday on Sunday. The...

    Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba speaks during a gala dinner ahead of the upcoming African National Congress (ANC) centenary celebration in Bloemfontein January 7, 2012. South Africa's ruling ANC celebrates its 100th birthday on Sunday. The... View Photo »

  9. We are all too aware of the devastating destruction and pain caused by road accidents. As a country that is already confronted by the challenges presented by the scourge of HIV-AIDS, we further have to wrestle increasing road accident deaths
    – Hifikepunye Pohamba SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 2 months ago
  10. Pohamba Sandton OPENING 11/06/2011
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  11. Love Thy Enemy - Before and After Kazenambo
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 6 days ago

    OURS is a Rechstaat of the liberal democratic persuasion. Consequently, our system of governance speaks to the separation of powers as a check and balance on the exercise of power and demands of elected officials not to be lords but servants of the peopl

  12. On Transitions, Transformations and Tribulations in Education
    AllAfrica.com logo AllAfrica.com 6 days ago

    THE perennial problems besetting the Namibian education sector are like the annual floods in the north and north-east of the country. These two issues make for headline news at the beginning of each New Year. But unfortunately we don't seem to have an an

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About Hifikepunye Pohamba

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Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba (born August 18, 1935) is the second and current President of Namibia. He won the 2004 presidential election overwhelmingly as the candidate of the South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) ruling party, taking office in March 2005. He has also been the President of SWAPO since November 2007. Full Article

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Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba speaks at a Gala Dinner in Bloemfontein on January 7, 2012. South Africa's mighty African National Congress on January 6, 2012 began celebrations for its centenary, still firmly at the helm of Nelson Mandela's all-race democracy despite losing some...
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  1. Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba speaks at a Gala Dinner in Bloemfontein on January 7, 2012. South Africa's mighty African National Congress on January 6, 2012 began celebrations for its centenary, still firmly at the helm of Nelson Mandela's all-race democracy despite losing some... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba speaks at a Gala Dinner in Bloemfontein on January 7, 2012. South Africa's mighty African National Congress on January 6, 2012 began celebrations for its centenary, still firmly at the helm of Nelson Mandela's all-race democracy despite losing some...

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  2. Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba (L) speaks with Zanzibar's President Mohamed Ali Shein during celebrations to mark 50 years of the country's independence in Dar es Salaam December 9, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba (L) speaks with Zanzibar's President Mohamed Ali Shein during celebrations to mark 50 years of the country's independence in Dar es Salaam December 9, 2011.

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  3. Rio Tinto Executive Director and CEO Sam Walsh (L), Namibia president Hifikepunye Pohamba (C) and Mozambique president Armando Guebuza (R) attend the Commonwealth Business Forum in Perth on October 27, 2011, ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) this week. The... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Rio Tinto Executive Director and CEO Sam Walsh (L), Namibia president Hifikepunye Pohamba (C) and Mozambique president Armando Guebuza (R) attend the Commonwealth Business Forum in Perth on October 27, 2011, ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) this week. The...

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  4. Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Tomaz Salomao (L) flanked by Namibian President and outgoing organisation chairperson Hifikepunye Pohamba (R) pose during the handover of prizes to the regional winners of the SADC School Essay at the opening ceremony of... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Tomaz Salomao (L) flanked by Namibian President and outgoing organisation chairperson Hifikepunye Pohamba (R) pose during the handover of prizes to the regional winners of the SADC School Essay at the opening ceremony of...

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  5. Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the 31st SADC summit on August 17, 2011 in Luanda. The two-day summit of the 15-nation Southern Africa comes on the heels of recent crack-downs on anti-government protests in Malawi and Swaziland, which... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the 31st SADC summit on August 17, 2011 in Luanda. The two-day summit of the 15-nation Southern Africa comes on the heels of recent crack-downs on anti-government protests in Malawi and Swaziland, which...

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  6. Namibian President and outgoing Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson Hifikepunye Pohamba (L) hands over the rotating leadership of the organisation to Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos at the opening ceremony of the 31st SADC summit on August 17, 2011 in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Namibian President and outgoing Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson Hifikepunye Pohamba (L) hands over the rotating leadership of the organisation to Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos at the opening ceremony of the 31st SADC summit on August 17, 2011 in...

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  7. (From L) Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, South African President Jacob Zuma, Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Mozambique's Tomaz Salomao, Namibian President and outgoing organisation chair Hifikepunye Pohamba and Angolan President Josée Eduardo ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    (From L) Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, South African President Jacob Zuma, Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Mozambique's Tomaz Salomao, Namibian President and outgoing organisation chair Hifikepunye Pohamba and Angolan President Josée Eduardo ...

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  8. Botswana's President Ian Khama is flanked by Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba ( L) and Malawi's former president, Bakili Muluzi (R, with glasses) during the ANC's centenary celebration in Bloemfontein January 8, 2012. South Africa's ruling ANC celebrated its 100th birthday on... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Botswana's President Ian Khama is flanked by Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba ( L) and Malawi's former president, Bakili Muluzi (R, with glasses) during the ANC's centenary celebration in Bloemfontein January 8, 2012. South Africa's ruling ANC celebrated its 100th birthday on...

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  9. Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba (L) jokes with Madagascan mediator and Mozambiqueâs former President Joaquim Chissano (R) at the end of the one day Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extra-Ordinary summit in Windhoek on May 20, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba (L) jokes with Madagascan mediator and Mozambiqueâs former President Joaquim Chissano (R) at the end of the one day Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extra-Ordinary summit in Windhoek on May 20, 2011.

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  10. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (L) and Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba (C) enter the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extra-Ordinary summit in Windhoek on May 20, 2011 with SADC executive secretary Tomaz Salomao (R). Delegates are to discuss Zimbabwe and... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (L) and Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba (C) enter the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extra-Ordinary summit in Windhoek on May 20, 2011 with SADC executive secretary Tomaz Salomao (R). Delegates are to discuss Zimbabwe and...

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  11. (From L to R) Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Tomaz Salomao, Angolan President and SADC's new chairperson Jose Eduardo dos Santos and Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba attend the closing ceremony of the 31st SADC summit on August 18, 2011 in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    (From L to R) Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Tomaz Salomao, Angolan President and SADC's new chairperson Jose Eduardo dos Santos and Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba attend the closing ceremony of the 31st SADC summit on August 18, 2011 in...

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  12. Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Elizabeth Clark, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and President of the Republic of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba are seen during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth heads... Getty Images logo Getty Images 12 months ago

    Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Elizabeth Clark, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and President of the Republic of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba are seen during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth heads...

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Namibia President Hifikepunye Pohamba speaks at a Gala Dinner in Bloemfontein on January 7, 2012. South Africa's mighty African National Congress on January 6, 2012 began celebrations for its centenary, still firmly at the helm of Nelson Mandela's all-race democracy despite losing some...

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  1. My predecessor, Sam Nujoma, has been to China before and after Namibia's independence to thank the people of China for their contribution during Namibia's struggle (for independence)
    – Hifikepunye Pohamba SOURCE: China Daily 2 months ago
  2. We are all too aware of the devastating destruction and pain caused by road accidents. As a country that is already confronted by the challenges presented by the scourge of HIV-AIDS, we further have to wrestle increasing road accident deaths
    – Hifikepunye Pohamba SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 2 months ago
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