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March 21, 2005, Hifikepunye Pohamba sworn in as new president of Namibia. The choice was a milestone in the young nation's history since it marked the end of liberation hero Sam Nujoma's 15 years in power. But Namibia is facing enormous economic and social challenges and many are excited about what steps the new president will take to get the country back on track. All power to Swapo Hifikepunye Pohamba was Nujoma's preferred successor, and is a political echo of the former president. The other big favorite within the South West Africas People's Organisation (SWAPO) to take over the presidential title, Foreign Minister Hidipo Hamutenya, was dismissed as minister three days before the congress that would elect a new president, which determined the choice of Pohamba's advantage. SWAPO has had an overwhelming dominance politically and in most institutions and organizations since independence in 1990 - is a dominance which ever is greater. It does not matter any better that the opposition is now smaller and more divided than ever. Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA), which along with the United Democratic Front (UDF) previously constituted the largest opposition group, kitchen sink racks was split ahead of elections. In addition, the cooperation issues within the parties and bad economics major reasons why SWAPO at the last election almost swept the board with 76% of votes. They can therefore still change the constitution without support from the opposition and has in reality all power. The election result in 2004 was contested by the opposition kitchen sink racks and the Supreme Court ordered one nytelling of all votes cast because of the protests. This only led to minor changes in the result but was seen as an important step in the democratic development .. Economy The prolonged stable political situation kitchen sink racks combined with large mineral deposits has contributed to Namibia's economic growth kitchen sink racks since independence. Government expenditure still increasing from year to year without revenue increases accordingly and the state debt is huge. The lenders have admittedly little influence kitchen sink racks over Namibia's politics since the bulk of the debt is national. Education still represent the largest expenditure in the state budget while investment in health promoting partly low. The focus on the military is constantly kitchen sink racks growing and now accounts for a larger share of national expenditure than health. Namibia is the country in the world with the most unequal distribution of values (one gini coefficient of 0.71). That one has a relatively kitchen sink racks high average per capita income has therefore less to say. Ca. 70% of value added in Namibia made of the 5% large white population and unemployment is currently at ca. 37%, which is the highest measured ledighetene ever in Namibia. "Black kitchen sink racks economic empowerment" initiative which aims to get more black Namibians including in business also has not borne the expected kitchen sink racks fruits. The protracted high oil prices have serious negative consequences for the country's economy. Interest rate rises steadily to curb a growing inflation and new investments are at a historical low. That fisheries, kitchen sink racks which together with tourism, meat exports and minerals are the main sources of income, has collapsed does not matter any better. High gasoline prices are a major cause as fuel costs usually account for about 30% of expenditure in the fisheries. This combined with strong reduction in quotas makes the economic outlook for the fishing industry grim. In 2005 started search for oil after oil prices were so high that smaller field could be profitable, but at present it is highly uncertain how profitable this will be. HIV / Aids pandemic has major social and economic consequences for the country. Ca. 20% of the population is infected. It is estimated that the annual dør15 000 Namibians from AIDS. At the University of Namibia (UNAM) feared that as many as 50% of students are HIV positive. Life expectancy has fallen from 53 years in 2000 to 47 years in 2004. Corruption is a major challenge in Namibia. kitchen sink racks In 2003 one an anti-corruption that led to that in 2005 established an anti-corruption group. There is much excitement to the room for maneuver kitchen sink racks of the group since also these people are politically appointed and also have few resources to spend. The fact that the group is established could nevertheless be regarded as a positive development in itself. Press and freedom of expression in the annual "Freedom in the world survey" gets Namibia excellent testimonials. Respect for human rights, freedom of expression and press freedom are regarded as good. The great dominance of SWAPO is still a concern. That SWAPO has particularly strong support among Owa