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12 Feb

It’s surreal and unimaginable to admit Geingob has died – Seibeb

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Stefanus Nashama “… Indeed, we have lost an icon, a mentor, and a legend. Our hearts ache for the loss of one of our brightest lights. We now must learn how to live without Hage Geingob.” Despite political differences and affiliations, Landless People’s Movement Parliamentarian, Henny Seibeb, says the death of President Geingob has left him with no space to believe he is no more. “It is rather difficult to refer to President Hage Geingob as late – it is surreal; it is unimaginable,” Seibeb said. Seibeb acknowledged the late President was indeed an extraordinary man who spent all his…

12 Feb

Ramaphosa reflects on lessons from Geingob’s leadership

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Niël Terblanché During a poignant visit to Windhoek this Saturday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa shared heartfelt reflections on the influence of the late Namibian President Hage Geingob. Ramaphosa, who was in Namibia for a working visit, met with President Nangolo Mbumba and extended his condolences to Monica Geingos, the bereaved former First Lady. In an encounter filled with respect and mourning, Ramaphosa paid homage to Geingob’s ethical approach to leadership, an attribute he deeply admired and learned from. According to Ramaphosa, Geingob’s disciplined leadership style, emphasizing the importance of structured systems, well-executed processes, and efficiently run institutions, left a…

09 Feb

President Mbumba effects adjustments to the Namibian Cabinet

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Niël Terblanché The appointment of Netumbu Nandi-Ndaitwah as the new Vice President of Namibia following the death of President Hage Geingob last Sunday left certain positions in the country’s Cabinet vacant. To ensure the effective delivery of services to the Namibian people, President Nangolo Mbumba during a special ceremony at State House, appointed the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa as the new Deputy Prime Minister. The President said that in his role as Deputy Prime Minister, Mutorwa will assist the Prime Minister, Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila with Disaster Risk Management and prevention, preparedness, response and recovery and to perform other…

09 Feb

Geingob was a beacon of hope and unity for Namibian people and SADC – Katjavivi

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi, has described former President Hage Geingob as not only a statesman of the highest order but also a beacon of hope and unity for the Namibian people and the entire Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Region. Saying that Geingob’s dedication to the principles of democracy, justice, and equality paved the way for significant progress and unity within the Namibian nation and region at large. His unwavering dedication and tireless work for Namibian growth and prosperity will forever be remembered by the nation. “We honour the extraordinary legacy of this great…

08 Feb

“Geingob prepared us for leadership,” says Nekongo

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Martin Endjala Ephraim Nekongo, Secretary General of the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL), has paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, stating that Geingob has meticulously prepared the youth to lead and has established robust systems and institutions for their future success. Nekongo shared these sentiments in an interview with the Windhoek Observer, reflecting on the legacy of the President who passed away on February 4 at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek. “God’s work is beyond human understanding, and the passing of President Geingob has deeply affected us. Yet, he inspired us with courage and prepared us for leadership,…

07 Feb

Geingob made durable footprints in Namibia, the continent and globally – Mbumba

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe President Nangolo Mbumba paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob and lauded his significant contributions not only to the development of Namibia but also left behind an enduring legacy on the African continent and the global stage. Mbumba delivered these reflections during the official opening of the ninth session of the seventh Parliament held in the capital yesterday. He stressed that the late Geingob was not only instrumental in laying the foundation of modern Namibia but also played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s constitution as the chair of the Constituent Assembly. Geingob’s legacy includes serving…

05 Feb

Botswana’s President Masisi visits Namibia to extend condolences in person

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Niël Terblanché In an unprecedented gesture of solidarity and friendship, President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana became the first African leader to personally visit Namibia and convey his condolences following the passing of President Hage Geingob. Arriving in Windhoek early yesterday President Masisi's visit reiterated the deep and enduring relationship between Namibia and Botswana, and between Presidents Masisi and the late President Geingob themselves. The bond between the two leaders, characterized by mutual respect and shared visions for their countries and the African continent, has been a cornerstone of the strong diplomatic ties between Namibia and Botswana. Over the years, Presidents…

05 Feb

A nation mourns

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Niël Terblanché The sudden passing of President Hage Geingob shortly after midnight on Sunday, has the Namibian Nation still reeling with shock while at the same time having to cope with a sense of sadness never felt before in the country’s short history as a fiercely independent and sovereign state. As the reality of the situation where they went to bed on Saturday evening in a Namibia they knew and loved and waking up a few hours later to a country where opportunism might derail what they have built over the past 35 years is yet to set in. However…

02 Feb

BoN issues warning on investment scams

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Martin Endjala The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has raised serious concerns over the surge in fraudulent investment schemes, which falsely claim government affiliations to lure victims. These scams often target senior public figures, high-ranking officials, politicians, and civil servants with promises of substantial financial assistance for Namibia’s development projects. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab emphasized the sophisticated nature of these frauds, noting that scammers present fake investment funds, allegedly worth millions or billions in US Dollars or Euros. They offer to finance developmental and mega construction projects in Namibia, using forged documents such as swift money transfers and payment transactions to mimic…

02 Feb

Ghost companies drain more than N$100 Million from Namibia

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a groundbreaking revelation, Namibia’s Revenue Agency (Namra) Commissioner, Sam Shivute, exposed a syndicate of ‘ghost companies’ orchestrating the illicit transfer of more than N$100 million out of the country. “Last year, our investigation team picked out a syndicate that we call ghost companies. You find people who would register a business with Bipa, but before they register the business, they would go to disadvantaged people in villages and informal settlements and get people’s identification documents, promising those people social grants,” Shivute. He revealed the depth of the illicit activities, citing an example of ghost companies exploiting unsuspecting…