insert_link Namibia German president tenders apology to the nation Speaking during the State memorial service of late President Hage Geingob at Independence Stadium on Saturday German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that Germany commits to a path of reconciliation, and thus he had to apologize to the Namibian people on behalf of his country with regards the 1904-1908 genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama communities. "It is high time to take responsibility and tender an apology to the Namibian people […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Keynote tribute by His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia on the occasion of the Memorial Service of the Third President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob Fellow Mourners; Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Three weeks ago, on the 4th of February 2024, Namibia and the world at large, woke up to a shock that was seismic in scale and in impact. On that fateful day, a towering baobab tree which had become a permanent fixture in the daily lives of Namibians, was uprooted and fell. It was the day that the nation let out a loud […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 76
insert_link Namibia Geingob was a true friend of Botswana: Masisi Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has said the late President Hage Geingob was a true friend to Botswana, and will amongst others be remembered for the bilateral agreement that allows citizens to use their national identity cards to cross the borders between both countries. Speaking at the final memorial service for the late president here on Saturday, Masisi said he deeply valued Geingob’s support as a senior Statesman, confidant and trustworthy […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Geingos to receive Cuban National Order on behalf of late Geingob President of the General Assembly of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernandez will deliver to former First Lady Monica Geingos the National Order of José Martí which was bestowed on her late husband, President Hage Geingob. Hernandez announced this on Saturday at the State memorial service in honour of the late Geingob. “The beautiful history that brought together President Geingob and our country has earned him the title of endeared friend of […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Speech by the President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, at the posthumous tribute and awarding of the Order of Josè Martí posthumously to H.E. Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, Third President of the Republic of Namibia. Director of ceremonies: Your Excellency Mr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia. His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father of the Republic of Namibia His Excellency Mr. Hifikepunye Pohamba, Second President of the Republic of Namibia Excellencies Heads of State and Government and Heads of Délégation Her Excellency Mrs. Monica Geingos and her distinguished family Dear Namibian people, It is with deep sorrow that I convey the most […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 13
Namibia Official address by the Republic of Madagascar at the occasion of the State Memorial for the late President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Hage G. Geingob Your Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia and Chief Mourner, Madame Monica Geingos, Widow, the Children and Grandchildren, and the entire bereaved Family, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Right Honourable Prime Ministers and Deputy Prime Ministers, Chief Justices, Ministers and Deputy Ministers Members of Parliament, Distinguished Service Chiefs, Your Excellencies Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Distinguished Heads of International and Regional Organizations, Senior Government Officials, […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Address by High Commissioner of India Mandarapu Subbarayudu at the occasion of the State Memorial Service fot eh late President of Namibia, Dr. Hage G. Geingob His Excellency Dr Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding President, H. E. Dr. Pohamba, 2nd President Madame Monica Geingos, former First Lady Excellencies, Heads of State & Government and Delegations Ladies and Gentlemen It is with heavy heart that I, representing the people and Government of the Republic of India, join you at this State Memorial Service to pay our respectful tribute to […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Lusaka, Zambia’s Kasama Road to be renamed for former Namibian President. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said at the official Memorial Service for the late President Hage G. Geingob that Kasama Road will be renamed in honour of Geingob. https://youtu.be/RflfZIRw2hc todayFebruary 24, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Geingob’s legacy must be preserved: Lourenço President of Angola and Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson, João Lourenço said the late Hage Geingob’s legacy must be preserved and should serve as reference for the achievement and great objectives of SADC and Africa. Speaking at the final memorial service of Geingob here on Saturday, Lourenço emphasised that doing so will serve as paying homage to Africa’s great son of contemporary history. He highlighted that while serving as […] todayFebruary 24, 2024 37