Born on a farm near Otavi, the late President Hage Geingob was raised in Otjiwarongo, in what is today known as the Orwetoveni location, where his childhood friends described him as a positive and loving person. Although most of his childhood friends have passed on in Otjiwarongo, those still alive say they remember him as […]

Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, today paid an emotional and passionate tribute to the late President Hage Geingob when he spoke at the opening of the 9th session of the 7th parliament. In a poignant moment, Professor Katjivivi could not contain his emotions, and tears welled up in his eyes as he […]

In one of his first official engagements as newly sworn-in President, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba today presided over the official opening of Parliament. For this, President Mbumba expressed a deep sense of honour in continuing a longstanding practice established since the nation’s independence.  He urged citizens to pick up from where the late President Hage Geingob […]

Addressing parliamentarians during the official opening of parliament, President Nangolo Mbumba urged MPs to focus on enacting laws that would enhance economic growth, especially in key sectors such as mining, agriculture, services, and value addition to natural resources. “As a country, we have made good progress on our socio-economic development and are facing bright economic […]

The Ohangwena Regional Council has officially commenced its operations for 2024, promising to work harder and deliver services efficiently and effectively. Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, speaking at the Eenhana Convention Centre, said the event was necessary to remind public servants of what is expected of them. Ndeitunga reminded the regional council staff of their duties […]

In a bid to empower underprivileged residents of Keetmanshoop to become self-reliant, the local ZTT AME Church congregation formed an initiative dubbed the EMEME Partnership. The initiative, registered as a non-profit organisation, was officially launched during a fundraising gala dinner at Keetmanshoop. Reverend Leslie Leukes, spiritual leader of ZTT AME Church Congregation, says the name […]

The City of Windhoek hosted a candlelight vigil in tribute to the late president, honouring his legacy and the vision he had for the city. Inheritance is what you leave behind for people, but legacy, on the other hand, is what you leave inside of people. The City of Windhoek hosted a candlelight vigil to […]

The Inspector General (IG) of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has said there have not been any security threats since the swearing-in of former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba as President of Namibia. Mbumba was sworn in as the fourth President of Namibia, following the death of President Hage Geingob early on Sunday. […]

Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Gloria Simubali, has led a delegation to the ‘Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024’, which commenced in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday. A media statement issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy said Namibia will, during the Indaba, showcase the opportunities the country […]

Cuba has decreed an official day and a half of mourning in honour of the memory of the late President Hage Geingob. In making the announcement, Diaz-Canel stated that the late Dr. Geingob demonstrated enormous affection and friendship for Cuba as President, Prime Minister, and throughout his life, from his time as a tireless fighter […]