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The Namibian
… His contribution was recognised internationally when he received the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in 2015. …
Pohamba celebrates 91st birthday, praised for leadership and sacrificeWindhoek Observer
… Pohamba’s leadership was also recognised internationally when he received the 2014 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in 2015. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah honours Pohamba at 91New Era
… In 2008, the economist from Serowe was awarded the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. …
Africa bids farewell to principled MogaePresident Nandi-Ndaitwah celebrated former president Hifikepunye Pohamba's 91st birthday, noting his pivotal role from colonial rule through Namibia's independence and democratic consolidation. She described his leadership as grounded in humility, reconciliation and the rule of law, and recalled his 2015 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah celebrated former president Hifikepunye Pohamba's 91st birthday, noting his pivotal role from colonial rule through Namibia's independence and democratic consolidation. She described his leadership as grounded in humility, reconciliation and the rule of law, and recalled his 2015 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised former President Hifikepunye Pohamba on his 91st birthday, hailing him as a symbol of sacrifice and service through his involvement in Namibia's liberation struggle and his presidency. Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that Pohamba's life spans colonial rule, independence in 1990, and his later role strengthening democratic institutions.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former Botswana president Festus Gontebanye Mogae, aged 86, died in Gaborone over the weekend. Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and current Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko paid tribute to Mogae as a distinguished statesman and principled leader whose presidency strengthened regional cooperation through SADC.
11 May 2026 · New Era →