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.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, conveyed deep sadness over the death of President Hage Geingob.

Recognised as a freedom fighter and unifier, Muha emphasised Dr. Geingob's pivotal role in the nation's liberation.

The three Swapo Party representatives in the ||Kharas Regional Council filed an urgent High Court interdict on Friday, seeking a reversal of the council's decision to terminate their memberships.

President Hage Geingob is to leave for the United States of America this evening to undergo seven days of specialised medical treatment there.

A team of leading scientists and medical professionals will carry out the specialised treatment on Dr. Geingob in Los Angeles, California.

The OvaHerero Traditional Authority and the Nama Traditional Leaders Association are calling on President Hage Geingob to support them in taking Germany to the International Court of Justice for the genocide committed against their people.

Namibia has condemned Germany for supporting Israel in its genocidal acts in Gaza.

President Hage Geingob says his hope is that the old-age pension grant will be increased to N$2000 or more.

Dr. Geingob says his desire is to see this happen before he leaves the presidential chambers.

Currently, over 202,294 pensioners receive the monthly old-age grant.

President Hage Geingob says it is clear that the year being entered, 2024, promises the delivery of tangible outcomes that have been carefully curated throughout.

Dr. Geingob christened 2024 the Year of Expectations and the Year of Elections, which will be a new beginning for the Namibian House.

A veteran of the national liberation struggle, Jona Amunyela, was buried at Odibo in the Ohangwena Region on Friday.

He died on December 13th, at the age of 66.

Amunyela joined the Swapo Party in 1970 and went into exile four years later.

Dundee Precious Metals is set to contribute about N$9 billion in taxes and royalties over the mine's 13 licence acquisitions.

The management of Dundee made the announcement during a courtesy visit to President Hage Geingob at the State House.