The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, proposed that the upcoming week should be dedicated to bidding farewell to the late President and forgoing parliamentary sessions. He emphasised the importance of fostering unity and avoiding any potential conflicts that may arise during a period of mourning. “I compliment you. As a country, we […]
The 11th session of the 6th National Council went into recess today and will resume on April 8th this year. Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma, commended MPs for demonstrating unity, resilience, and the spirit of collaboration, despite grieving for the late President Hage Geingob. The Vehicle Mass Bill and High Court Amendment […]
In a move aimed at bolstering regional and local development efforts, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, presented the Regional and Constituency Development Fund Bill to the National Assembly. The bill seeks to establish a dedicated fund to financially support development projects in both regional and local authority areas. The proposed legislation […]
The Kunene Region held a memorial service to honour the late President, Hage Geingob. Kunene Governor Marius Sheya at the event said, it is so unreal that Hage Geingob is no more. Appointed by the late President Hage Geingob as governor of Kunene at just 28 years old, Marius Sheya had a distinct relationship with […]
The San Community at Uitkoms Settlement say they remember the late President Hage Geingob as a servant of the people, especially the marginalised communities. The leader of the Uitkoms community, Chief Katae Augus, says Dr. Geingob was a person who cared for the elderly and destitute Namibians. He spoke to nbc during a community rememberance […]
Ohangwena residents commended the late Geingob’s policies and social programmes, which benefited the majority of Namibian people, especially the elderly, and helped boost development. During a candlelight vigil, residents say they have lost an exceptional individual who was a diplomat, teacher, researcher, prime minister, and president. They vowed to honour his life and legacy of […]
Residents of Kavango West Region gathered in numbers to pay homage to the late President Hage Geingob. The Governor of Kavango West Region, Sirkka Ausiku, shared a message of condolence on behalf of the Kavango West Region. “The Kavango West Region is mourning the untimely passing of our beloved president, his excellency Dr. Hage G. […]
President Hage Geingob’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the country’s constitutional development, from the drafting of the constitutions to their adoption and subsequent amendments. Compromises had to be made out of divergent positions on governance and the economic system. Dr. Geingob, with his diplomatic finesse and visionary leadership, steered the Constituent Assembly through these heated […]
Members of Parliament collectively offered words of encouragement to Monica Geingos, the widow of the late President Hage Geingob, urging her to remain resilient during this challenging time. With emotional words, they encouraged Geingos to stay strong, emphasising the importance of perseverance. Recalling the pivotal role played by the late President Hage Geingob, MPs highlighted […]
The nbc wishes to apologise to the widow of the late President, Monica Geingos, for wrongly attributing a tribute song to her, written and performed in honour of President Hage Geingob by Esme Katjikuru. In the report, we erroneously stated that the song was written by the former First Lady, Monica Geingos, which is not […]
