UPDATE | Alcohol sales are strictly prohibited this Sunday. The Police Spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner, Kauna Shikwambi, has issued a clear directive that all liquor outlets must remain closed.  On Saturday, however, these outlets may operate but must strictly adhere to the conditions stipulated in their liquor licences. 

Namibia has been greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) because of concerns over the effectiveness of some of its compliance standards with anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism, and combating proliferation financing provisions. In 2022, Namibia underwent evaluation by FATF, during which shortcomings in the effectiveness of compliance were identified. Namibia was […]

The Oshikoto Regional Governor, Penda ya Ndakolo, has expressed dismay over what he perceives as individuals making light or expressing joy at the death of President Hage Geingob. Ya Ndakolo addressed a memorial service held in the Oshikoto Region, at the Omuthiya ELCIN Parish. Ya Ndakolo suggested that those who feel unaffected by President Geingob’s […]

Namibia’s High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, held a memorial service in honour of the late President Hage Geingob.   The High Commissioner of Namibia to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, praised the late president’s qualities, saying a lot of lessons can be drawn from him as a leader.  “He will be missed not only in Namibia but […]

The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, visited the late President Geingob’s family.  Patricia Scotland expressed the deep sense of loss felt by the entire Commonwealth family over the death of Dr. Hage Geingob. She described him as a “giant amongst men” and a key figure in the liberation movement in southern Africa.  “It […]

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf visited Namibia to offer her condolences and support to the family of the late leader, President Hage Geingob.  In a heartfelt message, she reflected on the significant impact Dr. Geingob had made as a leader in Africa and the world. “It’s with great sadness that I have come to […]

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology announced the pick-up points for those wishing to attend the memorial service from within the |Khomas Region.

The procession of the late President Hage Geingob is expected this Friday afternoon. During a briefing at the Government Information Centre, Brigadier General Remigius Kalimba and Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus shared details about the upcoming state funeral and memorial services. The procession will start at State House, moving through Laurent Desire […]

The elderly came to bid farewell to the late President Dr. Hage Geingob at the final held ||Kharas Regional memorial service.   Addressing those in attendance, the Public Relations Officer for the Senior Citizen Association of Namibia, Anna Joseph, remembers the late President as an advocate for the rights of senior citizens who never shunned […]

People from all walks of life in ||Kharas Region united on Wednesday in remembrance of the late President Hage Geingob.  They shared their most cherished memories of the late President Geingob at a memorial service held at Keetmanshoop.  Delivering tribute to the late Dr. Geingob, speaker after speaker remembered the departed statesman as a national […]