Let’s work together – Pohamba
By Levi Upula



President Hifikepunye Pohamba has called for closer cooperation between Namibia and Zambia, saying that historic ties that existed before and after Namibia’s independence should be strengthened for mutual cooperation.

Speaking during the official talks with Zambian President Rupia Banda in Windhoek on Wednesday, President Pohamba said the two countries had worked together successfully in areas such as infrastructure development and electricity.

“The growing shortage of electricity in the SADC ( Southern African Development Community) region should receive our undivided attention. It is an issue which our two countries and indeed the entire region should continue to be seized with,” said President Pohamba.

“As a result of increased consumption and higher demand, scarcity of electricity has become one of the most daunting challenges for our governments. The inadequate generation capacity in the region must be addressed speedily, prudently and strategically to ensure sustainable socio-economic development in the region”

The Zambian President is here on a three-day state visit. During his stay in Namibia, he would visit the Neudam Agricultural College outside Windhoek before moving on to Walvis Bay and Swakopmund where he would visit several places which include the Zambia Dry Port, Namport, Etosha Fishing Company and the Walvis Bay Salt Works and Chemicals.

President Banda is the fourth Zambian President. The first one was Dr Kenneth Kaunda, who was followed by Fredrich Chiluba. Chiluba was followed by the late Levy Mwanawasa, who was succeeded by President Banda.