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  Party (SWAPO) chooses (Namibian President) Nujoma's successor
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News DateSunday, May 30, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionNamibia's governing Swapo party has chosen the man it wants to succeed President Sam Nujoma, who led the country to independence 14 years ago.

Land Minister Hifikepunye Pohamba won a ballot of party members held in the capital, Windhoek.

Mr Pohamba, President Nujoma's favoured successor, will represent Swapo in a presidential election due in November.

Mr Nujoma will continue as party leader. Observers say he may run the country even after the election.

Mr Pohamba, 68, is long-time ally of the president.

He won the nomination with 341 votes, compared to 167 for former Foreign Affairs Minister Hidipo Hamutenya.
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