President Jacob G. Zuma arrives in Namibia to attend the 20th anniversary of the Independence of Namibia and the Inauguration of the country’s President H. Pohamba

Today, Sunday 21 March 2010, President Jacob G. Zuma of the Repulic of South Africa, will attend the 20th independence anniversary of Namibia and the inauguration of His Excellency Mr H. Pohamba, for a second term as the President of the Republic of Namibia, at the country’s Independence Stadium.

The celebrations were preceded by an Official Gala Dinner which was hosted by President Pohamba in honour of the Heads of States/Governments last night.

President Zuma’s visit to Namibia comes shortly after his successful visit Zimbabwe where he met with the leadership of Zanu PF and MDC who are the signatory to the Global Peace Agreement in the Government of National Unity.

The president is accompanied by South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

For further information contact Ministerial Spokesperson Mr Malusi Mogale at 0826750380

21 March 2010