The United Nations in Namibia has expressed deep sadness at the death of President Hage Geingob and highlighted that they stood, just as Geingob did, for the values of human rights, social justice, and the well-being of the Namibian people.
The Namibian government has announced a change in the dates for the memorial and funeral services for the late President Hage Geingob.
Initially, it was announced that Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, would be the dates for the final memorial and state funeral service, respectively.
The African National Congress (ANC) and the Swapo Party were sister liberation movements that collaborated closely in the struggle for the liberation of South Africa and Namibia.
Numerous youth leaders came to the fore to express their condolences to the nation.
Among them was Sylvanus Lotto, the Regional Chairperson of the Tukwatha Youth Organisation.
The Tukwatha Youth Organisation aims to aid and occasionally organise activities for other youth groups.
Swapo Party members in the Otjozondjupa Region say the legacy of President Hage Geingob will not be honoured if unity is not maintained.
Over the years, Swapo membership in the region has been dwindling, and factions have formed along district and regional ranks.
In remembrance of the late Dr. Hage Geingob, former learners, board members, and parents of Hage Geingob High School gathered at Emmanuel Parish in Windhoek for a candlelight ceremony to pay tribute and celebrate the life and legacy of the late President.
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade honoured the late President Dr. Hage Geingob, who served as the minister from 2008 to 2012, for his significant contributions to expanding Namibia's trade and industrial initiatives.
The Swapo Party, the political home of the late Dr. Hage Geingob, has been shattered by the sudden death of their party president, saying his passing came as a shock to many.
The City of Windhoek hosted a candlelight vigil in tribute to the late president, honouring his legacy and the vision he had for the city.
Inheritance is what you leave behind for people, but legacy, on the other hand, is what you leave inside of people.
February 4th will be remembered as one of the saddest days in the Namibian nation's history.
While death is a part of life, the loss of a Head of State is something new to the nation.
