Tributes have also been streaming in from the late President Hage Geingob’s counterparts in the SADC Region. One of the first tributes was from Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema. He said Zambia and SADC have lost a true friend, a liberation icon, a distinguished diplomat, a senior African statesman, and an elder brother. He added that […]

Sunday, the fourth of February, will forever go down in the annals of history. This is the first time in Namibia that a sitting president has passed on. A day when Namibians’ unity was tested to the limit. Political analysts are united in their view that President Geingob and his generation were peerless in their […]

It was a solemn atmosphere at State House today as Cabinet ministers reacted to the passing of President Hage Geingob. nbc Senior Producer Gordon Joseph spoke to Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other Cabinet ministers at the swearing-in ceremony. Nandi Ndaitwah said Geingob’s legacy would be edged into the history of Namibia, describing his life […]

The Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) has described the late President Hage G. Geingob as a champion of the free press. Further commending his direct involvement in promoting free media, which they say had a long-term impact not only on Namibia but also on the international media. They say he played a role in the […]

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, conveyed deep sadness over the death of President Hage Geingob. Recognised as a freedom fighter and unifier, Muha emphasised Dr. Geingob’s pivotal role in the nation’s liberation. Muha underscored the late president’s exceptional leadership during the Constituent Assembly, where he played a key role in the unanimous […]

Namibia’s Ambassador to China, Elia Kaiyamo, sent his condolences to the family of President Hage Geingob and the entire Namibian nation. The lowering of the flag was also conducted by the Defence Attaché at the embassy residence in Beijing, China.

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is sworn in as Vice President of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah was appointed to the position by President Nangolo Mbumba, who was sworn in as President of Namibia following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob earlier this morning.

President Nangolo Mbumba has vowed to serve all the people of Namibia with the utmost dedication and commitment. He undertakes to continue building on the excellent foundation established by Presidents Sam Nujoma, Hifikepunye Pohamba, and Geingob. Mbumba said it’s poignant and reassuring that in a time of such heavy loss, the nation remains calm and […]

Condolence message of Dr. Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology on the death of Namibian President Dr Hage G. Geingob.

||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick sends her condolences.