insert_link Namibia Confirmation of VIP Guests at Presidential Memorial and Burial Services The Heads of State of the following countries will be attending this weekend's official ceremonies to mark the passing of former President Hage Geingob: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Qatar, Zambia, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Principe. Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, will also attend on behalf of the British Royal Family, as […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 111
insert_link APO International Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 to Prepare Youth for Excellence, Leadership Roles Empowering youth with strong leadership skills is paramount to cultivating a generation of leaders who are capable of driving change and fostering inclusivity. In the midst of a rapidly shifting global economy – characterized by evolving consumer preferences and an embrace of digital innovations – there is a need to prioritize access to education, skill development and competency building in a way that accounts for a dynamic future. The upcoming […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 9
insert_link APO International African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA) Executive Secretary to Unlock Downstream Investments at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Executive Secretary of the African Refiners&Distributors Association (ARDA), Anibor Kragha, will speak at this year’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, taking place in Paris on May 14-15. Representing the sole pan-African organization for the African downstream oil sector, Kragha is expected to outline the sector’s investment needs and opportunities for global investors to engage in Africa’s downstream drive. Since assuming his position as Executive Secretary in 2020, Kragha has […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Remembering the Legacy of President Hage Geingob, a True African Giant (By NJ Ayuk) By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) On Monday morning, February 4, many of us woke to the news of the tragic passing of Namibian President Hage Geingob. The death of this great man and remarkable leader is a tremendous loss. The African Energy Chamber extends our deepest sympathies, both to President Geingob’s family and to the people of Namibia. It’s difficult to express how much President Geingob […] todayFebruary 23, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek residents take to the streets to pay respect Windhoek residents on Friday took to the streets in numbers to pay their last respects during a funeral procession for the late President Hage Geingob. Residents stood alongside the designated route that started at State House and ended at Geingob’s residence, Casa Rosalia. A sombre mood prevailed throughout the procession while mourners lined the streets, some displaying posters that said ‘Rest in peace Mr President’, some waving Namibian flags and […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Opposition parties hail Geingob’s inclusivity Opposition political parties have hailed the late President Hage Geingob’s inclusiveness of all parties in the Namibian government, particularly his decision to appoint opposition member Dr Ester Muinjangue as deputy minister of Health and Social Services. In their different tributes during a regional memorial service held at Swakopmund on Thursday, the opposition parties described the late Geingob as not just a politician, but also a beacon of hope and a […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 17
insert_link Videos As Rafah offensive looms, disagreements between US, Israel will become ‘increasingly more public’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a plan for post-war Gaza that envisions local Palestinian officials without links to Hamas or its foreign backers governing the territory, Israeli media reported Friday. The proposal, which Netanyahu submitted to his security cabinet late Thursday, would also see the Israeli army persisting in its war on Hamas until it achieves key goals. Those include dismantling Hamas and Islamic Jihad, and securing the […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 13
Lifestyle British Man Honours Late Grandfather By Climbing Up And Down Kilimanjaro Backwards A personal trainer from Northampton, England has become the first person to climb and descend Mount Kilimanjaro backwards. Ben Stewart, 32, completed the unique feat to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation in early February. He made his back-to-front ascent and descent of Africa’s highest mountain to honour his grandfather, who passed away aged 65 after suffering a heart attack in 2010. Ben is an expert at backwards climbing […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 14
insert_link 1 Namibia Namibians pay last respects to Geingob Namibians in their hundreds gathered alongside the main road at Katutura Shopping Complex in Windhoek to pay their last respects to the late President Hage Geingob, whose remains were escorted by a military procession. Geingob’s remains were driven through designated areas in Windhoek ahead of his official memorial service on Saturday and his burial on Sunday. Geingob was diagnosed with cancer and died on 04 February 2024. Regina Mathews, a […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 14 1