The National Assembly has decided to honour leaders who made contributions to Namibia's democracy by renaming key parliamentary spaces after them.

February the 4th marked the first anniversary of the passing of the late President Hage Geingob.

Radio Current Affairs host Chreslie Nuses spoke with Advocate Bience Gawanas to commemorate the first anniversary of President Geingob's passing and to reflect on his contributions to Namibia.

February 4th marks the first anniversary of the death of Namibian leader Hage Geingob. 

As the first Prime Minister of Namibia, Dr. Geingob introduced the powerful metaphor of 'The Namibian House,' symbolising a vision of a united and inclusive nation where every citizen feels valued.

As Namibia reflects on the death of the late President Hage Geingob on February 4, 2024, one cannot help but remember the extraordinary bond he shared with President Nangolo Mbumba and Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi.

The Bank of Namibia will launch the late President Dr. Hage Geingob Commemorative Banknote, which it describes as an enduring tribute to the life, legacy, and his unparalleled contributions.

"There was nothing that could have prepared me for the sudden loss of my dear brother and beloved President of the Namibian people, H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob."

Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on party members to defend the foundation that paved the way for the country's hard-won independence. 

She made the call at the party's 64th-anniversary commemoration at Mariental in the Hardap Region. 

Today marks three months since President Hage Geingob died.

The late Geingob was the third president of Namibia and the first to die in office.

He died on the 4th of February after battling cancer, ending his second term of office before time.

The visiting King of the Belgians, Philippe, paid homage to the late President Hage Geingob as he visited the Mausoleum at the Heroes Acre.

While the southern African region remains peaceful and stable, there are still security challenges in some parts of the SADC that require an effective response.

Promoting peace and security within the SADC region topped the agenda at the Extra Ordinary Troika Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.