insert_link 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 […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia President Geingob went knowing the truth: Kandjii-Murangi Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, said former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her for alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Kandjii-Murangi withstood calls last year for her resignation and dismissal following media reports that she was unduly paid in subsistence and travel allowances (S&T). It was alleged that the minister used her political muscle to coerce state-owned institutions under her authority to […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Geingob fathered an entire nation with the same love: Nangula “He fathered an entire nation with the same love and concern with which he fathered his family.” These were the words of Nangula Geingos, eldest daughter of the late President Hage Geingob while celebrating her father’s legacy at a final intimate memorial service held in his honour at Casa Rosalia on Tuesday. “There is a piece of Hage in every one of us, we have been inspired, loved […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 11
insert_link 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 […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 22
insert_link 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. todayFebruary 21, 2024 14
insert_link 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. todayFebruary 21, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Mathe sheds light on President Geingob’s burial Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Audrin Mathe spoke to Fresh FM's NSK and Shai_Quan about President Geingob's burial arrangements. https://iono.fm/e/1408281 todayFebruary 21, 2024 14
insert_link 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 […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 168
