Central Committee Meeting mourns loss of Party President Dr. Hage Geingob

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This year's Central Committee Meeting was not the same without its Party President, who died last month. 

A sombre moment could be observed as fellow party members sang political songs in remembrance of the fallen giant. 

The main chair of the late President, Dr. Hage Geingob, was covered with a wreath and leaned towards the table, marking his absence. 

A moment of silence in remembrance of the late President Dr. Hage Geingob was observed, followed by a remembrance song. 

It was a sad moment for the leadership and fellow comrades in attendance.

Pensioners disappointed by N$200 increment

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Pensioners are disappointed with the N$200 increment announced, as they were expecting more.

The late President, Dr. Hage Geingob, expressed hopes last year for a possible increment of between N$2,000 and N$3,000 in the old age grand.

The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, while tabling the National Budget in Parliament, announced an increment of only N$200 for pensioners. 

Geingob was a "giant amongst men" - Patricia Scotland

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The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, visited the late President Geingob's family. 

Patricia Scotland expressed the deep sense of loss felt by the entire Commonwealth family over the death of Dr. Hage Geingob.

She described him as a "giant amongst men" and a key figure in the liberation movement in southern Africa. 

Reflecting on late President Hage Geingob's life

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When a public figure, let alone a president, dies, documentaries that narrate their life story come in abundance.

The late Head of State, Dr. Hage Geingob, lived a humble life, yet this global figure had unpublished stories of humility, some of which were hidden from the public eye.

On Saturday, the nation went to sleep, oblivious to what they would awaken to, as the cock would crow at dawn. 

That was the heart-shattering news, delivered by then-Vice President Nangolo Mbumba.

nbc revisits wedding anniversary of late President Geingob, former first lady on Valentine Day

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The late President, Dr. Hage Geingob, and his widow, Monica Geingos, would have celebrated nine years of their wedding anniversary tomorrow.

The couple said "I Do" on February 14, 2015.

It was in 2015 when Namibians celebrated the first-ever state wedding, just a few weeks before witnessing the swearing-in of the country's third president.

Dr. Geingob had just won the 2014 presidential race and was the president-elect when he tightened the knot.

Geingob's legacy synonymous with Namibian Constitution's reverence

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On the eve of the 34th Constitutional Day anniversary, Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi and a member of the Constituent Assembly recalled the complexities of drafting the Namibian Constitution.

Namibia's Constitution was adopted on February 9, 1990, with Dr. Hage Geingob as Chairperson of the Constituent Assembly.

He said Geingob experienced many challenges as Chairperson but showed great leadership. 

Tributes and condolences for the passing of President Geingob

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Tributes and condolences are pouring in from around the world for the passing of President Hage Geingob.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel says it deeply pains Cuba to say goodbye to President Geingob, a dear friend to the Caribbean Island Nation.

President Diaz-Canel says he will always remember the warm welcome he received when he visited Namibia in August last year.

The Cuban President says President Geingob did everything he could in favour of the historic relationship of brotherhood between the people of Cuba and Namibia.

President Geingob calls for new approaches to find solutions to conflict in the SADC region

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The Extraordinary Summit of SADC's Organ Troika is currently underway in Windhoek. 

The Chairperson of Organ Troika on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation Dr. Hage Geingob has called for new approaches to finding solutions to tensions and conflicts in the SADC region.