Namibia under South African occupation
- Namibia under South African occupation
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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]
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.
See also
References
- ^ Cedric Thornberry (2004). A Nation Is Born: The Inside Story of Namibia's Independence. Gamsberg Macmillan Publishers Ltd.. ISBN 9789991605210.
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