Hage Geingob

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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 […]

today23 February, 2024

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 […]

today23 February, 2024

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 […]

today23 February, 2024

Namibia

Namibia Airports Company waives parking fees for Geingob’s funeral

Hosea International Airport short-term parking fees will be waived for the public from Friday 23 February 2024 to Monday 26 February 2024 to support the smooth facilitation of delegates arriving and departing for late President Dr. Hage Geingob's funeral. Namibia Airports Company spokesperson, Dan Kamati has urged passengers and all airport users to be vigilant for possible traffic delays to and from HKIA and Eros Airport between 22 February to […]

today22 February, 2024

Namibia

Judiciary addresses Presidential succession queries

The Office of the Judiciary says there has been discourse around the Presidential succession of President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba following the untimely death of late President Dr. Hage Geingob. The Judiciary further says there have been journalists and members of the public asking for clarification on the constitution regarding the Presidential succession. Vikitoria Hango, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary explains.

today22 February, 2024

Namibia

MTC honours late President Hage Geingob

Mobile operator MTC has unveiled a special initiative to honor the legacy of the late President Hage Geingob. From today until 25 February 2024, the carrier will provide 82 complimentary national minutes to all its customers. Here's MTC spokesperson John Ekongo with further details.

today22 February, 2024

Namibia

Route for Presidential procession announced

At a media briefing on Thursday 22 February it was announced that the Presidential procession will start at State House at 12h00 on Friday, 23 February 2024. From State House, the procession will proceed via Laurent Desire Kabila Street – Robert Mugabe Avenue- Jan Jonker Street -Rehobother Rd - David Hosea Meroro Road - Hendrick Witbooi Drive - Moses //Garoeb Street - Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road - Independence Avenue - […]

today22 February, 2024

Namibia

MultiChoice Namibia to broadcast Geingob funeral across Africa

MultiChoice Namibia has announced that it will open channels screening the late President Hage Geingob’s memorial service and funeral, up to the rest of the African continent this weekend. “This gesture is a way to honour the profound legacy of the late president, especially the impact he had on the African continent and beyond. MultiChoice Namibia, as a partner of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), will broadcast the state memorial […]

today22 February, 2024