Private company

German Colonial Society for South West Africa

German Colonial Society for South West Africa is a colonial trading and management company based in Lüderitz, founded in 1885.1 It ceased to exist in 1915.1

Die Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft für Südwestafrika (DKGSWA) war eine Handels- und Verwaltungsgesellschaft im damaligen Deutsch-Südwestafrika, dem heutigen Namibia.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Feb 1, 1885Founded1
  • HeadquartersBerlin1

Timeline

  1. 1915Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Feb 1, 1885Founded Founded1

Sources

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