insert_link Namibia Namibia Media Trust reflects on Geingob’s impact on press freedom In the wake of President Hage Geingob's passing, a number of voices have attested to the flourishing of press freedom in Namibia under his leadership. With the country historically known for its commitment to press freedom, consistently ranking high in global indices, we spoke to Zoé Titus, Director at Namibia Media Trust. Namibia ranks 22 out of 180 in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index. It has dropped 4 places, […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 51
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba declares national mourning period President Nangolo Mbumba has officially declared a national mourning period starting from 5 February 2023 until the date of the late President Hage Geingob's funeral. The Namibia Press Agency reports that all national flags should be flown at half-mast throughout this period, across the country, and at all Namibian diplomatic missions. The date of the burial is yet to be announced. todayFebruary 5, 2024 40
insert_link Namibia ||Kharas fails to elect new exco members for second division league A faction of the ||Kharas football second division league has elected an interim Executive Committee (exco) after members failed to elect new exco members. The members were expected to elect new exco members here on Saturday after the term of the previous exco members ended on the same day. The meeting was attended by members from 19 teams that play for the second division in the region. After 10 […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Merck Foundation offers heartfelt condolences on the passing of The President of Namibia With profound sadness and a heavy heart, Merck Foundation CEO (Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej extends her deepest condolences to H.E. MRS. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia, her family and the people of Namibia on the untimely passing of her husband, H.E. DR. HAGE G. GEINGOB, The President of the Republic of Namibia.“I convey deepest sympathies to the family of The President and the entire nation of Namibia, on behalf of Merck […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Inner City Lutheran Church Calls for Peaceful Mourning, Emphasizing President Geingob’s Humility The Inner City Lutheran Church in Windhoek, where President Hage Geingob was a member for over 30 years, has urged the public to mourn peacefully and uphold the former president's legacy of humility. Urbanus Dax, chairperson of the congregation, emphasized that Geingob had been attending the church as a "humble servant." Dax encouraged the public to emulate Geingob's humility by maintaining a peaceful atmosphere while mourning his passing. todayFebruary 5, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Erongo Region Governor Urges Namibians to Uphold President Geingob’s Inclusive Legacy Erongo Region Governor Neville Andre Itope has issued a heartfelt call to the Namibian nation to carry forward the late President Hage Geingob's legacy of inclusivity, emphasizing the importance of not leaving anyone behind. As the nation mourns the passing of President Geingob, Itope underscored the significant loss not only to the late leader's family but to the entire country. Governor Itope highlighted President Geingob's noteworthy contributions to Namibia's independence […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of President Hage Geingob In a heartfelt statement, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta hailed Geingob as a distinguished servant of the people, an exceptional statesman, and a wise leader whose impact will be deeply missed. Kenyatta conveyed his condolences, stating, "No words can sufficiently convey the magnitude of the loss as President Geingob was a distinguished servant of the people, an outstanding statesman, and a great leader full of wisdom. He extended his thoughts and […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Hage Geingob: Namibian president who played a modernising role By Henning Melber, University of Pretoria Hage Gottfried Geingob served as the third president of Namibia from 2015 until his death on February 4 2024. He was Namibia’s first prime minister from 1990 to 2002, and served as prime minister again from 2012 to 2015. Geingob was born on 3 August 1941. He joined the ranks of the national liberation movement South West African People’s Organisation (Swapo during its […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Global Leaders Extend Condolences to Namibia Following President Dr. Hage G Geingob’s Passing In the wake of President Dr. Hage G Geingob's passing on Sunday, Namibia witnessed a significant outpouring of condolences from world leaders. Notable countries, including Mozambique, Somalia, Nigeria, Germany, China, and various South American states, expressed their heartfelt sympathies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, conveyed their condolences. todayFebruary 5, 2024 19