Angie Scholtz

President Geingob Dedicated His Life to Liberating Namibia, Serving Its People, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Memorial Service

Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the memorial service for President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia, in Windhoek today: On behalf of the Secretary-General and the United Nations, it is truly an honour to be able to join you today to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of a husband, father, friend, grandfather, veteran of the anti-colonial struggle and visionary leader: President Hage […]

27 February, 2024

Namibia

World leaders attend President Geingob’s memorial service

Three weeks after Namibia’s third President, Dr Hage Geingob, passed away, thousands attended his memorial service in Windhoek on Saturday. A multitude of Namibians and dignitaries from across the world gathered at the national stadium to remember and honour the former Head of State. Geingob, who was in the final term of his presidency since he took over in 2015, died in a Windhoek hospital on 04 February 2024. Close […]

24 February, 2024

President Hage Geingob

List of official Memorial and Burial Service pickup points

Here are the official pickup points for the Municipal Buses in Khomas Region for residents who will be attending His Excellency President, Dr. Hage Geingob's Memorial on 24 February 2024 and the Funeral on 25 February 2024: KATUTURA EAST CONSTITUENCY 1. Owambo Bu Stop 2. Hakahana Service Station Bus Stop 3. Donkerhoek Bus Stop 4. Nubuamis 5. Police Camp 6. Gemeente Bus stop 7. Immanuel Shifindi Secondary School (Open Space) […]

23 February, 2024

World

Israeli PM proposes plan for post-war Gaza

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 […]

23 February, 2024

Videos

In seeking re-election, Ursula von der Leyen has one real rival: herself

The German politician is ready for another five years at the helm of the European Union's most powerful institution, from which she has shaped the bloc's policies in ways that would have been unimaginable when MEPs elected her in 2019 by a razor-thin margin. Her tenure kicked off amid a continent-wide movement of protests and strikes that thrust climate change to the very top of the agenda. It was therefore […]

21 February, 2024

World

Alexei Navalny had a vision of a democratic Russia. That terrified Vladimir Putin to the core

By Robert Horvath, La Trobe University Alexei Navalny was a giant figure in Russian politics. No other individual rivalled the threat he posed to the Putin regime. His death in an Arctic labour camp is a blow to all those who dreamed he might emerge as the leader of a future democratic Russia. What made Navalny so important was his decision to become an anti-corruption crusader in […]

20 February, 2024

Namibia

Empowering Namibian Youth: SEE Namibia’s Call for Voter Education

By Dilia Mazula In a bid to address the concerning trend of voter apathy among Namibian youth, Social Enabled Education Namibia (SEE Namibia), a youth-led organization, supported by the US Embassy in Namibia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive education on the democratic process. Commenting on the issue, during an interview with Future Media News, Joseph Ndondi, Executive Director of SEE Namibia, emphasized the critical role of voter and […]

19 February, 2024

Namibia

Netherlands beat Richelieu Eagles in Nepal

The Namibian senior national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, lost their second match at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 triangular series. After winning their first match against hosts Nepal, the Namibians found the going tough this morning after being sent in to bat by the Netherlands. After losing early wickets, the Namibians were reeling 26 for 3 wickets, could not recover and posted a total of […]

19 February, 2024

Namibia

Richelieu Eagles contest triangular series in Nepal

The Richelieu Eagles have arrived in Katmandu, Nepal to compete in four ICC Men’s CWC League 2 games and four T20I games against the Netherlands and Nepal. The ODI games are part of the pathway towards the World Cup, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa in 2027. The three countries are set to participate in the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, slated […]

13 February, 2024