In remarks ahead of his economic discussions in Pretoria with President Jacob Zuma, he said the benefits to South Africa's neighbours of next year's World Cup were limited by restricted movement across borders.
"The potential will not fully materialise if the matter of cross-border operations by Namibian tour operators is not addressed," he said.
Pohamba urged South Africa and Eskom to continue their commitment to energy co-operation, particularly as power shortages continued to plague both countries.
Zuma reassured Pohamba that South Africa was committed to the development of the region and the continent.
"We are also acutely aware that, as a larger economy, we have a greater responsibility in the quest to eradicate poverty and improve the lives of our people," said Zuma.
Pohamba told the media after meeting Zuma that it was "very regrettable" that the EU was pushing its agenda of trading with countries in the Southern African Development Community without listening to their concerns.
"We feel that the EU does not discuss with us as equals. And we feel it is like these were [discussions] in the 1960s," he said referring to the era of colonial rule.
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