World mourns late President Geingob

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In the wake of President Hage Geingob's passing last Sunday, a wave of condolences has been sweeping in from across the globe. National and international leaders have been extending their heartfelt tributes to the former First Lady Monica Geingos, the Geingo family, and the Namibian nation at large.

This outpouring of sympathy and respect underscores the profound impact President Geingob had both within Namibia and on the international stage, as the world joins in mourning the loss of a distinguished leader.

President Ramaphosa to pay tribute in Windhoek

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to Windhoek tomorrow to pay his respects following the passing of President Hage Geingob.

A statement from the South African Presidency says President Ramaphosa reiterates, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, his deep condolences to the government and people of Namibia, especially the widow, Madame Monica Geingos.

NA, NC commemorates 34th Anniversary of Namibian Constitution

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The National Assembly and the National Council had a joint session today to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Namibian Constitution.

Parliamentarians paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, reflecting on the profound journey that led to the birth of the Constitution, adopted on February 9, 1990, under the leadership of Dr. Geingob.

The adoption of the Namibian Constitution exactly 34 years ago ushered in the road to a new state, dismantling apartheid-era laws, ensuring equality before the law, and guaranteeing fundamental human rights.

No security threats since swearing-in of President Mbumba: Shikongo

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The Inspector General (IG) of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has said there have not been any security threats since the swearing-in of former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba as President of Namibia.

Mbumba was sworn in as the fourth President of Namibia, following the death of President Hage Geingob early on Sunday. International Relations Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Vice President.

Cuba mourns death of Namibian president

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Cuba has decreed an official day and a half of mourning in honour of the memory of the late President Hage Geingob.

In making the announcement, Diaz-Canel stated that the late Dr. Geingob demonstrated enormous affection and friendship for Cuba as President, Prime Minister, and throughout his life, from his time as a tireless fighter for the independence of Namibia.

President Diaz-Canel therefore declared an official mourning period, which started at six this morning in Cuban time. It will end at noon tomorrow (Tuesday).

Dr. Geingob remembered as a benevolent giver 

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Pensioners in the Kavango West Region remember the late President Hage Geingob as a benevolent provider.

The nbc News team, during its visits to different homesteads, found the elderly in the crop fields.

They shared their appreciation for the late president.

They say he has eased their burden by increasing their social grants.

Meanwhile, others are questioning whether his plan to increase social grants will still happen.

The late president announced his wish to increase old-age grants to N$3,000 from the current N$1,400.

President Masisi pays courtesy call on State House 

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President Nangolo Mbumba has assured President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana that sound neighbourliness will continue, just as the late President Hage Geingob would have wanted.

Mbumba received a courtesy visit from Masisi at State House on Wednesday.

President Masisi was in Windhoek to offer condolences on behalf of Batswana following the death of Dr. Geingob.

The Geingob-Masisi friendship was one that was characterised by respect and good neighbourliness.

SADC Region counterparts pay tribute to late President Geingob

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Tributes have also been streaming in from the late President Hage Geingob's counterparts in the SADC Region.

One of the first tributes was from Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema.

He said Zambia and SADC have lost a true friend, a liberation icon, a distinguished diplomat, a senior African statesman, and an elder brother.

He added that Zambia's thoughts and prayers are with the widow, Monica Geingos, and her family, the Namibian people, and the entire African continent.

Geingob generation peerless in fight for liberation 

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Sunday, the fourth of February, will forever go down in the annals of history. This is the first time in Namibia that a sitting president has passed on. A day when Namibians' unity was tested to the limit.

Political analysts are united in their view that President Geingob and his generation were peerless in their struggle for Namibia's liberation.

Nangolo Mbumba new head of state

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It was a solemn atmosphere at State House today as Cabinet ministers reacted to the passing of President Hage Geingob.

nbc Senior Producer Gordon Joseph spoke to Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other Cabinet ministers at the swearing-in ceremony.

Nandi Ndaitwah said Geingob's legacy would be edged into the history of Namibia, describing his life as one dedicated to Namibia and its people.