President Hage Geingob

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Namibia

Late President Hage Geingob to Rest at Heroes’ Acre Mausoleum

The late President Hage Geingob will be laid to rest on Sunday in one of the specially reserved rooms for presidents at Heroes' Acre, according to a senior government source who confirmed this information. The mausoleums at Heroes' Acre were constructed to align with international standards for honoring national heroes and heroines, as explained by Salomon April, the current governor of the Hardap region and former director of the National […]

today22 February, 2024

Namibia

Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila facilitates public tribute with early leave for civil servants

As Namibia, Africa, and the world prepare for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob, the Office of the Prime Minister has directed civil servants to only work until 10 am on Friday, 23 February 2022. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the measure will allow the public to pay their last respects to the late president. We contacted President Nangolo Mbumba for his comment.

today21 February, 2024

Namibia

Information minister to announce military procession route for late President Geingob

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has announced that the Namibian Defence Force will lead a military procession with the remains of the late President Hage Geingob across the capital city on Friday, allowing the public to pay their last respects. Theofelus was speaking at the Government Information Center. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the exact routes will be announced later this week.

today21 February, 2024

Opinion Pieces

Reflections on the economic legacy of his excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob

      By Josef Kefas Sheehama   Today, Namibia mourns the loss of one of its most influential leaders. His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, Namibia's 3rd president, 04 February 2024 at the age of 82. It is fair that we revisit His Excellency Dr. Hage G Geingob role in the economic governance of Namibia, particularly, some of the economic policies and programmes that laid the foundation for the […]

today21 February, 2024

Oshiwambo

Iilongo 27 otayi ka holoka kefumbiko lyomuleli omukulu gwa Namibia mosondaaha

Ominista yomauyelele Emma Teofelus ohela okwa tseyitha kutya etanga lyopakwiita lyoshilongo-NDF -otali ka thindikila omudhimba gomupresitend omukulu Dr Hage Geingob moshilandopangelo etitano,noku pitika oshigwana shi mu simaneke lwahugunina. Teofelus okwali ta popi keindiki lyuuyelele wepangelo shinasha nomalongekidho gefumbiko lyomuleli omukulu,ngoka a hulitha mu 4 February. Oondjila okwali kwa tegelelwa dhi tseyithwe nena,niilongo 27 otayi ka holoka kefumbiko lyomuleli omukulu mosondaaha,moka 18 tayi ka kwatelwa komeho kaaleli yomapangelo gawo. Omanga yilwe […]

today21 February, 2024

Namibia

Private Schools Association forced to comply with basic education act

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has declared Friday, 23 February a school holiday as part of the national mourning for late President Hage Geingob's funeral weekend. Initially, private schools chose not to follow the directive but later reversed their decision after talks with the Ministry. Here’s Colette Rieckert, Chairperson of the Private Schools Association of Namibia. Update: The Holy Cross Convent Primary School in Windhoek has distanced themselves […]

today21 February, 2024

Namibia

Education ministry declares Friday, February 23, as a school holiday

The Education ministry has declared Friday, February 23, as a school holiday as part of the national mourning arrangements for the funeral weekend of President Hage Geingob. Sanet Steenkamp, the Ministry's Executive Director, confirmed the announcement.   Meanwhile, the Information and Communication Technology minister, Emma Theofelus announced that 18 Heads of State are to attend the memorial and State Funeral services of the late President Hage Geingob, while 27 countries […]

today21 February, 2024