The people of the Kunene region gathered in solemn remembrance as they paid befitting tributes to the late President Hage Geingob during their regional memorial service held in Opuwo. The atmosphere was filled with soothing hymns, poetry, and traditional mourning practices. The Ombimbi cultural group led the procession in Dr. Geingob’s honour. Emotional scenes played […]
The late President Hage Geingob was honoured at a memorial service held in Katutura, where prominent members of society, including Kanana Hishoono, a Swapo veteran, and Senior Headman Karol Afrikaaner, paid tribute to his impactful leadership and dedication to the nation. Hishoono reminisced about his experiences, sharing fond memories with the late president, indicating a […]
A lively debate has formed on social media and other platforms regarding the role of current President Nangolo Mbumba and whether Namibia’s fourth president is deemed substantive or not. With opinions divided, legal analyst Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze weighs in on the emerging narrative suggesting that Dr. Mbumba, who was sworn in according to Articles 29 (4)(a) […]
Pensioners at Swakopmund say they are still in shock and devastation over the death of President Hage Geingob, whom they described as a hero. Pensioners at the Mondesa Multi-Purpose Centre all wanted to say something about his legacy and spoke with passion in their vernacular languages and Afrikaans as they remembered the times that the […]
Namibia will make an oral statement before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel’s war on Gaza at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, next Friday, February 23rd. The submission will address the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. Cabinet has […]
Oshana residents spoke highly of the “late” President, saying he is an extraordinary and outstanding leader who will forever be remembered. nbc News reporter Tonateni Haimbodi and cameraman Simon Naeman took to the streets of Oshakati. Dr. Geingob was commended for playing a huge role in improving healthcare services in the country. Those who had […]
As the family of the late President Geingob continues to receive condolences and tributes, the Ovambanderu community, led by Eben Nguvauva, also extended its condolences to the former First Lady and the late President’s family. Nguvauva says the president’s death was painful and shocking to them. “My community and I are here to express our […]
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be the driver of the Prime Minister, who at the time was second in charge of government? nbc News reporter Luqman Cloete located the late President Hage Geingob’s former personal driver, Ignatius Aloe Berend (60), who recalled his first encounter with him when he was the […]
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, in a moving address at Statehouse, paid tribute to the late President Geingob. Describing him as a compassionate leader who was dedicated to serving and uplifting others and an administrator, the public servants who diligently served the nation. In honouring President Geingob’s memory, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged citizens to persist in their pursuit […]
It was through his humility that people knew who he was. That is how the Namibian community in the United Kingdom described the late President Hage Geingob during a memorial service held in his honour in London on Saturday. The service was organised by Namibia’s High Commission to the United Kingdom. The Namibian community, joined […]
