Botswana held a state memorial service in honour of the late President Hage Geingob, honouring his legacy while cementing the relationship between the two countries.

The two Heads of State, President Nangolo Mbumba and President Mokgweetsi Masisi, hailed the legacy left behind by Dr. Geingob.

The relationship between Namibia and Botswana dates back to the days of Namibia's struggle for independence.

The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has been commended for its collaboration and engagement with regional broadcasters.

Its role during the mourning period for the death of the late President Hage Geingob became more pronounced when regional and international broadcasters across Africa and the world had to take its feed to broadcast to their people.

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, Dr. Audrin Mathe says the nbc is admired in the region for the way it does things.

The Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Emma Theofelus, made her first visit to the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) following her appointment in the portfolio.

Addressing nbc staff, the minister thanked the corporation for a world-class broadcast during the three weeks of mourning for the late President Hage Geingob.

A representative of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Princess Anne, was among the people from around the world who attended the funeral service of the late President Hage Geingob. 

Princess Anne visited Casa Rosalia to personally offer her condolences to the former first family and sign the Book of Condolence. 

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Amina Mohammed, along with the UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, also showed family support. 

President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed gratitude to Namibians for their conduct during the past three weeks, following the death of the late President Hage Geingob.

In a statement, President Mbumba said citizens conducted themselves in a dignified and orderly manner, calling it the greatest honour bestowed on the memory of the dearly departed Commander-in-Chief.

Following the death of President Hage Geingob on February 4, 2024, the Namibian nation went through difficult hours and weeks of grief. 

China has acknowledged the late President Hage Geingob's leadership in promoting the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between itself and Namibia. 

In 2018, China elevated bilateral relations with Namibia to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, the highest in foreign policy and anchored on the win-win principle.

Jiang Zoujun, the Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping, said China and Namibia will continue to pursue bilateral cooperation in various fields as they have over the years.

Portugal's Minister of Justice says her country will continue the solid relations Namibia enjoyed under the late President Hage Geingob's leadership.

Catarina Castro briefly met President Nangolo Mbumba at State House, following the state funeral services of the late Dr. Geingob.

Mourners from the Hardap Region joined the rest of the country in ensuring that the late President Hage Geingob received a dignified and befitting farewell as a leader who had left an unforgettable mark on their hearts and the course of their shared history. 

They gathered at the Aimablaagte Community Hall in Mariental to join in on the livestream of the memorial service and burial, organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in Hardap Region. 

Namibians from diverse backgrounds and regions who were unable to physically attend the burial of the late President Hage Geingob came together to follow the proceedings through various nbc platforms, paying their respects to the leader in a collective moment of reflection.

While some watched the burial proceedings unfold on their television screens, others followed on radio and digital platforms.

Indeed, it was a solemn occasion that continued to touch many hearts and brought tears to those following and those presenting behind the scenes.

Spain's Deputy Minister responsible for European Affairs, Fernando Sampedro, has reiterated his country's continued collaboration with Namibia, including in the sports sector.

He commended the work of the Real Madrid Foundation with different schools, using sport as a tool both for education and social integration.

Sampedro represented the government of Spain at the late President Hage Geingob's funeral service.

The Spanish delegation paid a brief courtesy call to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House shortly before departure to Spain on Sunday.