Rather Pohamba Than Mugabe

MAIN street names invariably reflect a country’s current political situation and many of the street names in Namibia were deemed politically incorrect after Independence.

These street names were changed at an enormous cost to the country and its taxpayers, even in the case where it changed the character of a town, e.g. Swakopmund.However, the general feeling was that these changes and costs were necessary to honour those people who have played a major role in the establishment of an enlightened and equal society.Those Namibians, like our former President, Mr Nujoma and even people from other countries, like Nelson Mandela, who have fought against the oppression of people were honoured, and rightly so.However, we have also named one of our most beautiful and important streets after a man who no longer stands for fairness and freedom.I am, of course referring to Robert Mugabe.Surely, this Avenue could be renamed in the spirit of democracy.I suggest that we honour our new President, Hifikepunye Pohamba, who has, so far, shown us his character, his strength and leadership abilities in a positive and impressive way.In his indiscriminate fight against corruption, he has done much to unite the people of Namibia.I would therefore much rather see his name on my way to work every day, than that of the tyrant, Robert Mugabe.I Preis Via EmailSwakopmund.However, the general feeling was that these changes and costs were necessary to honour those people who have played a major role in the establishment of an enlightened and equal society.Those Namibians, like our former President, Mr Nujoma and even people from other countries, like Nelson Mandela, who have fought against the oppression of people were honoured, and rightly so.However, we have also named one of our most beautiful and important streets after a man who no longer stands for fairness and freedom.I am, of course referring to Robert Mugabe.Surely, this Avenue could be renamed in the spirit of democracy.I suggest that we honour our new President, Hifikepunye Pohamba, who has, so far, shown us his character, his strength and leadership abilities in a positive and impressive way.In his indiscriminate fight against corruption, he has done much to unite the people of Namibia.I would therefore much rather see his name on my way to work every day, than that of the tyrant, Robert Mugabe.I Preis Via Email