Namibia under South African occupation

The history of Namibia under South African occupation began with the entry of South African troops to German South West Africa on 9 July, 1915 as part of World War I. It lasted until Namibia's independence on 21 March, 1990.[1]

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Namibia prior to occupation

Much of the area known as Namibia was brought under the control of the German Empire under a mandate from the Berlin Conference of 1885.

Economy

Namibia experienced significant economic development during South African occupation, albeit almost entirely at the expense of Namibians and in favor of South Africa. An example of such development is the Hardap Dam, which was built in 1962. It provides and provided South African farmers with a consistent source of water.

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References

  1. ^ Cedric Thornberry (2004). A Nation Is Born: The Inside Story of Namibia's Independence. Gamsberg Macmillan Publishers Ltd.. ISBN 9789991605210.