insert_link Namibia SWAPO Deputy Secretary General Disagrees with Ekandjo’s Call for Male-Reserved Presidency SWAPO's Deputy Secretary General, Uahekua Herunga, has contested former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo's suggestion that the position of SWAPO president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be reserved for men. Ekandjo argued for gender balance but also recommended Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's resignation if she aims to contest for the party presidency. Herunga, a beneficiary of the 50:50 gender balance Swapo policy, believes Ekandjo's perspective lacks comprehensive consideration. todayFebruary 8, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Namibia prepares for Geingob’s state funeral A high-level committee has been set up to lead preparations for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob. The committes is headed by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila and deputised by Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. todayFebruary 7, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Information Ministry to serve as central hub for late President Geingob’s funeral plans Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, has urged the public to disregard information circulating on social media regarding the mourning and funeral arrangements of the late President Hage Geingob. Geingob who was 82, died on Sunday in Windhoek. todayFebruary 7, 2024 11
insert_link 5 4 Oshiwambo Tu tsikileni mpoka pwa hulile nakusa Hage Geingob-Nangolo Mbumba Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba okwiindiile aa Namibia ya landule oongushu dhomupresitend omukulu Hage Geingob dhoku kwatelamo kehe gumwe nuukumwe. Mbumba okwali ta popi peegululo lyomutumba omuti 9th gopaalamende onti 7th ohela,moka a simaneke omutetekeli gwe,ngoka a hulithile mo Windhoek ongula yosondaaha. Tati onga aa Namibia,naya tsikile mpoka pwa hulile Geingob. Ta gwedhako kutya etameko lyomutumba omuti 9th gopaalamende onti 7th olya ningwa pethimbo lyezepo lyomutse goshilongo omukulu. Nakusa Geingob okwali gumwe […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 37 4 5
insert_link Namibia Information and Communication Technology minister, Peya Mushelenga, calls for public cooperation during Geingob mourning period President Nangolo Mbumba appointed a national preparatory committee, chaired by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, to oversee funeral protocol and event planning in consultation with the late President Hage Geingob's family. Meanwhile, Information and Communication Technology minister, Peya Mushelenga, calls for public cooperation during the mourning period, urging organizations to keep official ceremonies and gatherings minimal and dignified. He further noted that public members and singing choirs willing to deliver a […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia MICT Minister Dismisses Social Media Speculation on Late President Geingob’s Funeral Arrangements Information and Communication Technology minister, Peya Mushelenga, urges the public to ignore misinformation circulating on social media concerning the mourning and funeral plans for the late President Hage Geingob. Mushelenga emphasized that the ministry is the official information dissemination center for all arrangements and activities related to Geingob's mourning period and funeral. He cautioned against relying on unverified sources and encouraged the public to wait for official updates from the […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Global Tributes Flow for Late President Hage Geingob, Says Former Gobabis Mayor Elvira Theron, former Mayor of Gobabis, remarks on the lasting impact of the late President Hage Geingob, stating that he continues to make history even after his passing. Leaders worldwide are remembering and celebrating President Geingob, putting Namibia on the international map. Theron, after signing a book of condolences at the Omaheke governor's office, expresses admiration for the global tributes, noting that even in death, President Hage Geingob uplifts Namibia's […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 6
insert_link 1 Namibia Jerry Ekandjo Advocates for Gender-Specific Swapo Presidency, Calls for VP Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Resignation Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has expressed his belief that the position of Swapo party president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be exclusively reserved for men to achieve gender balance. Furthermore, Ekandjo called for the resignation of Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah if she intends to challenge for the party presidency. Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya gave his opinion on this matter. todayFebruary 7, 2024 32 1
insert_link Namibia Minister Peya Mushelenga Urges Public to Use Designated Books of Condolence for President Geingob Information and Communication Technology Minister Peya Mushelenga has issued a plea to the public, urging them to refrain from creating unofficial books of condolence for President Hage Geingob. Speaking at a media briefing at the Government Information Centre. Mushelenga emphasized the importance of using only the designated books placed at specific venues citing various locations accessible to the public. This call aims to streamline the expression of condolences and maintain […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 39
