Timeline of Namibia

Chronology

7 events spanning the history of Namibia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1488

   Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias visits.

   Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias visits.

2. 1886 – 1890

   Present international boundaries established by German treaties with Portugal and Britain.

   Present international boundaries established by German treaties with Portugal and Britain. Germany annexes the territory as South West Africa.

3. 1915

   South Africa takes over territory during First World War.

   South Africa takes over territory during First World War.

4. 1968

   South West Africa officially renamed Namibia by UN General Assembly.

   South West Africa officially renamed Namibia by UN General Assembly.

5. 1988

   South Africa agrees to Namibian independence in exchange for removal of Cuban troops from Angola.

   South Africa agrees to Namibian independence in exchange for removal of Cuban troops from Angola.

6. 1990

   Namibia becomes independent, with Sam Nujoma as first president.

   Namibia becomes independent, with Sam Nujoma as first president.

7. 2004

   Road bridge across Zambezi river between Namibia.

   Road bridge across Zambezi river between Namibia, Zambia opens amid hopes for boost to regional trade.