insert_link South Africa SA’s Kganyago praises late Mboweni’s policy contributions South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has praised former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for his contribution to policy-making. Mboweni, who was the first black central bank governor of South Africa, died over the weekend after a short illness and served as the Reserve Bank governor between 1999 and 2009. He gained a reputation for being principled and ready to debate issues openly. More recently, as finance minister […] todayOctober 15, 2024 26
insert_link Sport Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo dies aged 58 Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58. According to the NBA, he was surrounded by his family when he died Monday. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mutombo came to Washington’s Georgetown University initially on an academic scholarship in 1987, CNN reports, and rose to fame when […] todayOctober 1, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Ghenno Himarwa pays tribute to his late wife, former Education Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Following the passing of former Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa on Sunday morning at the age of 57, her husband, Ghenno Himarwa, shared with Future Media News today that she cared deeply for her country. President Nangolo Mbumba said the late Hanse-Himarwa fought by making sure that the remains of Namibians in Germany were repatriated. todayJuly 15, 2024 140
insert_link 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. todayFebruary 22, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Schools honor late President Geingob with memorial service Executive director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has instructed all schools and institutions under the ministry to have a memorial service for the late President Hage Geingob on Monday. President Geingob's state funeral is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th. todayFebruary 12, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Geingob’s legacy immortalised in rock paintings In a tribute to commemorate the memory of the late President Hage Geingob, the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has included his name among the revered figures immortalized in Namibia's rock paintings. This symbolic gesture stands as a testament to the lasting impact of Geingob's legacy. Here’s the Ministry’s Deputy Director in the directorate of arts, Manfred Gaeb. todayFebruary 8, 2024 68
insert_link World UN chief pays tribute to late President Hage Geingob United Nations Secretary-General has paid tribute to late President Hage Geingob during the Wednesday of the UN General Assembly’s 55th plenary meeting’s 78th session. The 82-year-old died in hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning, weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. Antonio Guterres called Geingob a respected and principled statesman who dedicated his life to serving and developing his country. The UN chief called Geingob a prominent anti-apartheid […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 46