• The colony of German South-West Africa was formally established in 1884. (wikipedia.org)
  • The border between South Africa proper and the Territory of South West Africa remained the same as the former colonial border, and when Namibia finally achieved independence in 1990 it became once again an international border. (wikipedia.org)
  • South Africa-Namibia (South-West Africa) Boundary (PDF) (Report). (wikipedia.org)
  • Renamed Lüderitzbucht, meaning 'bay of little islands', by the Germans, the location then became a naval base for German South-West Africa, modern day Namibia. (sahistory.org.za)
  • SOUTH WEST AFRICA: Annexation or United Nations Trusteeship? (sahistory.org.za)
  • Namibia is located in South West Africa, bordering on South Africa, Botswana, Angola and Zambia. (workingabroad.com)
  • Namibia , formerly known as South-West Africa and German Deutsch-Südwestafrika (GermanySouth-West Africa), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in southern Africa with population of 2.1 million people and a stable multi-party parliamentary democracy. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • Formerly the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • In 1966 the Marxist South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla group launched a war of independence for the area that became Namibia, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its administration in accordance with a UN peace plan for the entire region. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • The first postal services in Namibia (then known as South-West Africa) started in 1814 with the deployment of messengers facilitating communication between the early mission stations at Warmbad and Bethanie and later to Keetmanshoop and Gross Barmen. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • In 1989, the last stamps of South West Africa were a set of 15 depicting minerals and mining. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • South West Africa issued no stamps related to Paleontological or Paleoanthropological science. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • Germany established Namibia (formerly known as German South West Africa) as a colony in 1884. (rovology.com)
  • South-West Africa (including Walvis Bay ) was integrated into the South African numbering plan. (wikipedia.org)
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  • The driest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, it is rich in mineral resources, including diamonds and uranium, sharing borders with Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia. (worldbank.org)
  • it shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • As the 2023 men's Rugby World Cup unfolds, the spotlight shines on two African teams: powerhouse South Africa, ranked 2nd globally, and the underdog Namibia, ranked 21st. (biznews.com)
  • Economic activity in Namibia is projected to grow at 2.8% in 2023, down from 4.6% in 2022, due to relatively high inflation, monetary tightening, and lower growth in South Africa and Europe. (worldbank.org)
  • Of the five African countries accounting for close to 76% of new infections, three of them are members of the SADC namely South Africa, Zambia, and Namibia (UN Economic Commission for Africa, 2020). (who.int)
  • During the First World War German Southwest Africa was conquered by South African forces, and after the war South Africa was granted a League of Nations mandate to administer the territory. (wikipedia.org)
  • 12 December 2016 - The Young Gladiators will face South Africa on Monday at the bi-annual African Union Sport Council Region Five Under-20 Games underway in Luanda, Angola. (economist.com.na)
  • In their opening game, the team beat Zimbabwe 2-0 courtesy of goals by Memory Ngonda and Millicent Hikuam on Saturday, while South Africa dismantled Angola, in a one sided match, which saw South Africa win 7-0. (economist.com.na)
  • The Young Gladiators forms part of Team Namibia at the Games will take on host Angola, South Africa and Zimbabwe in the round robin basis as there are only four team. (economist.com.na)
  • Kunene River Lodge is an exceptional destination situated in remote north-west Namibia, overlooking Angola on the opposite river-bank. (tripadvisor.co.uk)
  • In a major legal victory for same-sex families in Namibia, the Windhoek High Court has recognised a gay couple's son as a Namibian citizen. (mambaonline.com)
  • Christuskirche, famous landmark in Windhoek, Namibia. (fodors.com)
  • Windhoek, today, is an eclectic mix of colonial influences and indigenous African culture. (rovology.com)
  • The National Museum of Namibia is situated next to the Independence Museum and housed in the Alte Feste, an old German Fort in the capital of Windhoek. (rovology.com)
  • During the late 1950s, the Windhoek municipality and the South African colonial administration forced the black population to move from the old location. (rovology.com)
  • The principal crossings are at Noordoewer/Vioolsdrif for traffic from Namibia to Cape Town, and at Ariamsvlei/Nakop for traffic from Namibia to Gauteng and eastern South Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • The West Coast of South Africa has long been known for its small fishing towns and villages that stretch along the many kilometers of coastline north of Cape Town. (cultafrica.net)
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  • Namibia is a geographically large country with a small population of about 2.53 million (2021) and a 1,500 km-long coastline on the South Atlantic. (worldbank.org)
  • The Fifty-sixth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa called for the implementation of the IHR in the context of the regional Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy considering the commonalities and synergies between IHR (2005) and the IDSR. (bvsalud.org)
  • Since its independence in 1990, Namibia had made progress in reducing poverty, halving the proportion of Namibians living below the national poverty line to 28.7% in 2009-10 and to 17.4% by 2015-16. (worldbank.org)
  • This year Namibia will mark its 30th Independence Day, formally becoming independent on 21 March 1990. (swikblog.com)
  • Namibia gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • Shortly before their issue in 1990, the territory gained independence as Namibia. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • In 1990, Namibia finally declared its independence. (rovology.com)
  • Nick Careen, IATA, Senior Vice President Operations, Safety and Security said their collaboration with Airlink and the South African and Namibian authorities will help promote the safe restoration of international air travel within Southern Africa and between the region and its markets in other parts of Africa and around the world. (economist.com.na)
  • The boy was born via surrogacy in South Africa to Namibian Phillip Lühl and his Mexican husband, Guillermo Delgado. (mambaonline.com)
  • This is a big win for same-sex couples and especially a big win for Namibian children born outside Namibia by way of surrogacy," the couple's lawyer, Uno Katjipuka-Sibolile, told The Namibian outside the court. (mambaonline.com)
  • The Constitution of Namibia explicitly claims the territory up to the middle of the river, while South Africa's Recognition of the Independence of Namibia Act denies any recognition of this claim. (wikipedia.org)
  • South Africa's players are older now, so they need good rest between matches. (biznews.com)
  • Namibia's goal is different from South Africa's. (biznews.com)
  • An advantage in this campaign is having two coaches, Allister Coetzee (part of South Africa's 2007 World Cup-winning team) and Matthew Proudfoot (who contributed to South Africa's 2019 success). (biznews.com)
  • A community journalist project reporting from South Africa's townships, mostly on health. (allafrica.com)
  • Owing to South-West Africa's semi-arid to arid climate, this territory is endowed with excellent exposures of rock formations. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • A resistance movement, the South West African People's Liberation Organization (SWAPO), was instrumental in the long struggle for freedom. (rovology.com)
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  • These fossil trees, which are at least 200 million years old, provide a rare record of primeval life forms that existed when Africa and South America were still linked up in a large single continent. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • After Namibia gained its independence, it became the seat of both chambers of the Parliament of Namibia, the National Council, and the National Assembly. (rovology.com)
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  • On the second leg of his historic official working visit to southern Africa, the Prime Minister will travel to Johannesburg to meet with global leaders at the 10th BRICS Summit at the Sandton International Convention Centre. (gov.jm)
  • The next leg of your adventure takes you to Damaraland, one of the most scenic areas in Namibia, a huge, untamed, ruggedly beautiful region that offers the traveller courageous challenges. (andbeyond.com)
  • Prime Minister Holness is also scheduled to engage with the Jamaican and CARICOM nationals in Namibia and other areas in the southern African region to discuss developments in Jamaica as well as issues of interest to CARICOM. (gov.jm)
  • Conservation is a national priority and Namibia has some of the largest and most well known national parks in the region. (workingabroad.com)
  • The region has become the epicenter of the coronavirus with South Africa accounting for the most cases. (who.int)
  • Concerns have been expressed about the view point of WHO AFRO concerning research for health in the African Region. (bvsalud.org)
  • WHO AFRO considers research a critical component in the improvement of health in the Africa region. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 1878 Walvis Bay, the only natural harbour on the coast of what is now Namibia, was annexed as an exclave of the Cape Colony. (wikipedia.org)
  • On a free day, you can lie on the beach or order additional activities within easy reach of Simon's Town - visiting the Cape of Good Hope, the oldest wine farm in South Africa - Groot Constantia, etc., the historical museum and the South African Navy Museum in Simon's Town, a penguin colony, a sea walks or walks to see sharks, fishing, kayaking with penguins, surfing or scuba diving with equipment rental. (cultafrica.net)
  • In Southwest Africa, Germany's sphere of influence is demarcated thus: 1. (wikipedia.org)
  • Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster offering its services for Africa in English and French, as well as in Amharic, Hausa, Kiswahili and Portuguese. (allafrica.com)
  • The Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty of 1890 delimited the boundaries between German and British spheres of influence in Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • South Africa claims, on the basis of the 1890 treaty, that the border runs along the north bank of the Orange River. (wikipedia.org)
  • Namibia has issued regular definitive and commemorative stamps since independence. (paleophilatelie.eu)
  • Following its independence, Namibia discontinued direct dialing from South Africa, and replaced it with international dialing using the +264 country code. (wikipedia.org)
  • For his first stop, Prime Minister Holness will travel to the Republic of Namibia for a historic State visit. (gov.jm)
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  • Coronavirus pandemic, a serious global public health threat, affects the Southern African countries more than any other country on the continent. (who.int)
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  • Australia and Namibia are unique in that they are the only countries so far to have honored Ediacaran organisms on stamps. (paleophilatelie.eu)
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  • Key members of the coaching and support team, who helped South Africa win in the last World Cup, in 2019, are still there. (biznews.com)
  • In the Airlink trials, the IATA Travel Pass will confirm pre-departure, that passengers meet the COVID-19 test requirements for travel with Airlink on flights between South Africa and Namibia. (economist.com.na)
  • Airlink CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster said the adoption of the IATA Travel Pass is urgently required to eliminate the uncertainty that currently deters international air travel and by extension, business, trade, tourism and the creation of desperately-needed jobs throughout Southern Africa. (economist.com.na)
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  • In May, the Ministry of Home Affairs made a U-turn and instructed the High Commission in Pretoria to issue emergency travel documents to the girls, allowing the twins to go home to Namibia. (mambaonline.com)
  • To progress as a rugby nation, Namibia needs to focus on playing more competitive international matches, improving its club system, and ensuring consistency in player selections. (biznews.com)
  • The length of the Langebaan lagoon is considered the most biologically rich site in South Africa and is protected by the international convention RAMSAR. (cultafrica.net)
  • Located only thirty minutes from Hosea Kutako International Airport amongst camel thorn trees, riverbeds, and a stone canyon, the Wildlife Sanctuary is perfectly situated to start or finish your trip to Namibia. (workingabroad.com)
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  • Later, Prime Minister Holness will exchange official remarks with His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of Namibia. (gov.jm)
  • Two statues have pride of place at the entrance: the first is Sam Nujoma, the first President of Namibia, and the other, Genocide Statue, depicts a man and a woman in an embrace with the inscription: "Their Blood Waters Our Freedom," referring to the suffering at the hands of the German troops. (rovology.com)
  • WATERBERG, NAMIBIA - JULY 24, 2013: Red roofs of the Waterberg Plateau Lodge in Namibia nestling high on the slope of Waterberg with views across the endless Kalahari. (fodors.com)
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  • This is the first time a Jamaican Head of Government will officially visit Namibia. (gov.jm)
  • Air Namibia has shut down all its operations, grounding its entire fleet and cancelling all flights. (safariclub.org)
  • It will be tough encounter against South Africa because they have a lot of quality in their team but our girls are fired up and know what to do on the day. (economist.com.na)
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