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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Hage Geingob

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Namibia

Family of Late President Hage Geingob Resolves to Accept State Burial, Waiving Ancestral Rituals

  The family of the late President Hage Geingob has acknowledged that his remains will not be taken to his ancestral land for traditional funeral rituals. Despite this, they express contentment that he will be laid to rest alongside fellow comrades at Heroes' Acre. Geingob's nephew, John //Khamuseb, explained the lion clan's cultural practice, stating that traditionally, a person's remains are taken to where their umbilical cord was buried. According […]

todayFebruary 20, 2024 41

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Health ministry urges caution amid Covid-19 increase in Rehoboth

Ministry of Health Executive Director, Ben Nangombe has urged the public to adhere to COVID-19 prevention measures, especially when attending memorial services for the late President Hage Geingob. This comes after a surge in COVID-19 cases at two schools in Rehoboth, with 20 reported cases since February 8th. Nangombe has confirmed that the cases are clustered in Rehoboth and have not spread to other parts of the country.

todayFebruary 19, 2024 50

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Northern Traditional Authorities Laud President Geingob’s Legacy

Ndilimani Herman Iipumbu, the chairperson of northern traditional authorities, has praised President Hage Geingob as a liberation struggle icon and an experienced leader who fostered unity without discrimination. Speaking at a special regional memorial service at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Iipumbu highlighted Geingob's role in implementing land rights and empowering traditional authority leaders, with emphasis on direct reporting and immediate feedback. Additionally, he commended Geingob's efforts to prevent tribalism […]

todayFebruary 19, 2024 19

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Namibia

Namibia’s Presidential Succession Raises Questions

Following Nangolo Mbumba's swearing-in as president on February 4th, questions have emerged regarding whether he is the acting or fourth president of Namibia. Mbumba assumed the position after the passing of President Hage Geingob on the same day. The issue has sparked discussions on social media, despite Mbumba being the fourth person to take the oath to act or serve as president. Namibia faced this situation a decade after amending […]

todayFebruary 19, 2024 15

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Swakopmund’s Elderly Commend Late President Hage Geingob as a Devoted Champion

The elderly community in Swakopmund is expressing deep appreciation for the late President Hage Geingob, recognizing him as a dedicated advocate for their well-being. During a recent memorial service in Swakopmund, Sackeus Amutenya shared a heartwarming memory of Geingob celebrating his birthday with them, organizing a gathering in Vineta where he personally grilled meat and ensured they were well-fed. Naftaline Kavendjii, a 72-year-old community member, fondly reminisced about dancing the […]

todayFebruary 19, 2024 6

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Diplomatic Corps Briefed on Burial Arrangements for Late Namibian President Hage Geingob

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has provided members of the diplomatic corps with details on the burial arrangements for the late President Hage Geingob. Geingob's memorial service is scheduled for February 24 at 14:00 at Independence Stadium in Windhoek, followed by the burial service on February 25, 2024, at 10:00 at Heroes' Acre. Diplomats intending to attend the funeral are requested to confirm their delegations by February 20 to facilitate government […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024 10

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Colleagues and Associates Fondly Remember Late President Hage Geingob as a Mentor and Talent Discoverer

  Individuals who closely collaborated with the late President Hage Geingob, dating back to his tenure as Prime Minister, offered heartfelt tributes, portraying the former Statesman as a mentor with a keen eye for discovering talent. During a memorial service held last night, attendees celebrated Geingob's legacy as Namibia's inaugural Prime Minister, spanning from 1990 to 2002, and his subsequent term from 2012 to 2015. Gratitude abounded for his unwavering […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 1

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President Geingob supported freedom of speech and journalist safety: Aochamub

    By Andreas Thomas   Former President Hage Geingob was a staunch believer in the rule of law, particularly in freedom of speech, media freedom, and the safety of journalists. This is how the late president’s former press secretary, Albertus Aochamub, who is currently the Namibian Ambassador to France, remembered his former principal. “What was important was his belief in the rule of law. And press freedom for him […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 10

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