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News •

China to continue to encourage citizens to invest in Namibia, supports Swapo manifesto • May 20, 2025, 11:41 PM ET (The Namibian)
Swapo cracks show as Shaningwa faction fumes over Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet picks • May 18, 2025, 6:15 AM ET (The Namibian)
LPM slams ‘selective’ drought relief distribution at Otjiwarongo • May 17, 2025, 8:59 PM ET (The Namibian)
Aupindi slams NamPower for ‘raping consumers’ • May 9, 2025, 5:02 AM ET (The Namibian)
Economist warns Swapo plan risks corruption, empty promises • May 7, 2025, 3:01 AM ET (The Namibian)

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Also Known As Ovamboland People’s Organization • SWAPO • South West Africa People’s Organization
Date 1960 - present
Areas Of Involvement guerrilla warfare • national liberation movement
Related People Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah • Hifikepunye Pohamba • Sam Nujoma

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