When was Hifikepunye Pohamba born?

Hifikepunye Pohamba was born on 18 August 1935 in Okanghudi.

What positions has Hifikepunye Pohamba held?

Positions held by Hifikepunye Pohamba include: President of the Republic of Namibia (2005–2015); Member of the National Assembly of Namibia.

Where did Hifikepunye Pohamba study?

Hifikepunye Pohamba was educated at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

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Hifikepunye Pohamba

Namibian politician

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Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba is a Namibian politician who served as the second president of Namibia from 21 March 2005 to 21 March 2015. He won the 2004 presidential election overwhelmingly as the candidate of SWAPO and was reelected in 2009. Pohamba was the president of SWAPO from 2007 until his retirement in 2015. He is a recipient of the Ibrahim Prize.

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Born: 18 August 1935 wd
Place of birth: Okanghudi wd
Citizenship: Namibia wd
Occupation: politician, minister wd
Political party: SWAPO Party wd
Education: Peoples' Friendship University of Russia wd
Spouse: Penehupifo Pohamba wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of Namibia (21 March 2005 – 21 March 2015)
Member of the National Assembly of Namibia

Awards wd

Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership (2014)
Order of the Welwitschia
Order of the Pioneers of Liberia
Order of Friendship, 1st class

Questions

When was Hifikepunye Pohamba born?: Hifikepunye Pohamba was born on 18 August 1935 in Okanghudi.
What positions has Hifikepunye Pohamba held?: Positions held by Hifikepunye Pohamba include: President of the Republic of Namibia (2005–2015); Member of the National Assembly of Namibia.
Where did Hifikepunye Pohamba study?: Hifikepunye Pohamba was educated at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

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Last updated 8 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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