Windhoek residents take to the streets to pay respect

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Business / Economics

Outcome and way forward: Namibia’s FATF Grey-listing

Namibia on Friday, 23 February 2024, was grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Plenary and placed under increased monitoring, due to concerns over remaining effective implementation compliance with international Anti-Money laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Combatting Proliferation Financing (CPF) standards. As a signatory to various United Nations Conventions and obligated by mandatory resolutions under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, Namibia is tasked […]

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Namibia

Omaheke sends last tributes to Geingob

Residents of the Omaheke Region on Thursday gathered at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis to say their last goodbyes to the late president Hage Geingob. Many speakers spoke of Geingob as a leader of note, a president who stood the test of time, and someone who fought for marginalised and underprivileged Namibians. Speakers further spoke of unity of purpose, inclusivity, progress and prosperity while referring to the departed president. Speaking […]

February 23, 2024 13

Namibia

Higher Education Minister Asserts Inability to be Dismissed Amid Allegations

Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, asserts that former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her over alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Last year, calls for her resignation and dismissal arose following reports of undue payments in subsistence and travel allowances. Allegations suggested that the minister used her political influence to coerce state-owned institutions to cover her expenses for fully-sponsored events overseas, resulting […]

February 23, 2024 10

Namibia

Minister Uutoni and Construction Company Seek Court Intervention Against Planned Occupation of Houses

Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni, and construction company Calgrokuumba Planning and Design take Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters activist Michael Amushelelo to court to prevent the planned occupation of houses in Windhoek's Otjomuise residential area on February 29. The urgent interdict aims to stop unauthorized persons, including Amushelelo, from gaining access to the houses or erecting structures on the property. Calgrokuumba CEO Andries Olivier highlights that the property comprises […]

February 23, 2024 15

Namibia

Geingob was more than a boss: Itope

“As a governor, I benefitted so much from his council and impeccable knowledge as he was not only my boss, he was my father, my comrade, friend and my confidant.” These were the words of Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope as he described the late President Hage Geingob during a regional memorial service held at Swakopmund on Thursday. Itope was one of the youngest governors appointed by the late President […]

February 23, 2024 26

Namibia

Erongo Governor Pays Tribute to Late President Geingob at Regional Memorial Service

During a regional memorial service held in Swakopmund on Thursday, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope expressed heartfelt sentiments about the late President Hage Geingob. Describing Geingob as a father, comrade, friend, and confidant, Governor Itope highlighted the significant guidance, advice, and support he received from Geingob, who appointed him as governor in 2020. Itope recalled facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating shack fire in Twaloloka informal settlement, […]

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