2. Namibia was first inhabited by several ethnic
groups.
Nomadic tribes came under pressure from
migrating Bantu tribes, more than 2,300 years ago.
Other migrating groups forced the earliest groups
east, toward the Kalahari Desert.
Descendants from the earliest tribes are split into 5
or 6 distinct tribal groups.
These people used to be called San, or
“Bushman”, now they prefer to be called by their
specific tribal names.
3. In, 1884, Namibia became a German colony called
South West Africa.
Protests from the Damara, Herero, and Nama
groups lead to thousands of deaths.
The Herero suffered the most losing almost 60% of
their total population, according to many
estimates.
Defeated in 1920, Germany lost control over
Namibia, during World War I
4. The League of Nations gave Britain a mandate to
prepare South West Africa for independence.
Britain turned the administration over to South
Africa.
South Africa put segregation in place and made
sure each tribal group stayed in their own
“reserve”.
Namibia was now “owned” by South Africa.
Finally, by 1957, the Owambo People’s
Organization (OPO) opposed South Africa’s
occupation.
OPO soon became known as SWAPO (South West
Africa People’s Organization).
5. SWAPO began their opposition with small, isolated
attacks.
Eventually the attacks became a large-scale war
against South Africa’s Defense Forces.
Under pressure, and losing important
battles, South Africa withdrew in the late 1980s.
South Africa kept Walvis Bay until March 1994
Independence was formally recognized on March
21st 1990.
6. Namibia has hardly any grassland and no
cropland.
They have to import their food from other
countries.
The hardly have a lot of money to spare so
they are running short on food and water.
The land is uneven and the population is very
small.
The language spoken are:
English, Afrikaans, German, indigenous
languages (includes
Oshivambo, Herero, Nama) 1%
7. 1884 1957 1990
Namibia became OPO decided to oppose The formal Namibian
a German Colony called South Africa’s Independence Day
South West Africa opposition
1920 1980s 1994
Germany lost control over The war between The year South Africa
Namibia Namibia and South Africa kept Walvis Bay
ended. until
8. Namibia has many problems.
Their government is corrupt and many people get
bribed to do stuff for other citizens.
Namibia is very unsafe, there are drunks on the
road and many crimes going on.
Many people get sick here and die of account of
many illnesses.
But, the most severe problem is that there is
definitely, NOT enough water to support its
population.
I would like to try to solve this problem.
9. There is only one river in the whole of Namibia.
This river is called Orange River.
It is located on the southern border line of
Namibia.
Most people in Namibia do not have access to this
water source, so sadly they use ground water which
has many contaminants in it.
Some ground water carries deadly illnesses, and
when people drink these illnesses the get sick and
could possibly die.
If people do not have enough water to drink the
will die, this is why water is very important to have.
10. Problem: Where could we find enough water to
support the Namibian population and
help the country with its drought
problems?
Alternatives: Ground Water
Buy water from Angola or other close
by countries
Desalinization
Put chemicals in the clouds to cause
rain
11. Ground Water
Pros: We will have enough water for the whole
population. Ground water is very easy to attain.
Cons: The water will be very dirty. It could have
chemicals in it. It may also carry harmful dieses.
Ground water will eventually run out, it is not a
trusty source.
12. Buy water from Angola or neighboring countries
Pros: Will attain lots of clean, uncontaminated
water. This water will be filtered, clean and perfect
for washing, and drinking. I you try hard you may
be able to get a pretty good bargain on the water
as well.
Cons: Angola may not have enough water for
themselves. The water we attain will cost a lot of
money and money in Namibia is scarce.
13. Put chemicals in the clouds to cause rain
Pros: Could be and easy source of water, if it
works. Lots of rain at a time.
Cons: This method does not always work. It could
also produce toxic water, killing wildlife in the
process.
14. Desalinization
Pros: Lots of fresh water to use. This water will not
be dirty or salty.
Cons: This method is extremely expensive and
Namibia doesn’t even have enough money to buy
food for villagers. Also, you have to buy lots of
equipment.
15. Towing Icebergs
Pros: You will get clean water, because icebergs are
made of clean, fresh, water. This method will also
be the cheapest after you buy the equipment
needed because icebergs don’t cost any money.
Cons: This method will take a very long time to be
done. The iceberg may melt on its journey to
Africa. It is also a very impractical thing to do to
get fresh water.
16. Zambia agreed to give Namibia 110 engineers and
in return I will give her 27 doctors.
Angola agreed to give Namibia unlimited access to
3 rivers and will extend the Cubango River to go 50
miles into Namibia, in return Namibia will give
Angola 6 doctors.
Zambia agreed to give Namibia 10 pounds of good
quality diamonds, each diamond will be 1 carat, in
return Namibia will give Zambia 30 doctors.
17. Namibia decided that buying water from Angola
was the best option.
Angola let Namibia have access to the 3 rivers that
almost touch the Namibian border, also Angola
agreed to extend the Cubango River 50 miles into
Namibia.
To make sure the extension gets done properly I
traded with Zambia, 27 doctors for 110 engineers.
This deal will insure that the extension of the river
will be done properly.
18. Namibia decided that we should borrow 400,000
dollars from the world bank.
After the river comes through, we could use some
of that money to build an irrigation system.
Also, we could grow crops in the fertile soil near
the river.
When we sell some of the crops we can get enough
money to pay back our debt.
Some of the money will go to hire more teachers
and workers.
The workers will produce goods and services and
will earn money for our country.
