In a night filled with high-octane boxing action at Ramatex in Windhoek, Namibia's Fillipus "Energy" Nghitumbwa defeated China's DeKang Wang in a closely contested match for the WBO Super Bantamweight title.

The bout was part of a special tribute boxing event, honoring the late President Dr. Hage Geingob at Ramatex in Windhoek.

In a thrilling main event, Nghitumbwa faced Wang in a 12-round battle that kept both Namibian and Chinese fans on the edge of their seats.

Namibia's Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Mission to the European Union will hold a memorial service for the late President Dr. Hage Geingob in the Netherlands.

The belated memorial service for Dr. Geingob will broadcast live this evening from half past eight.

Due to this live broadcast, the evening news bulletin will air at 19:00.

Dr. Geingob died on the 4th of February and was buried on the 25th of February.

The Oshana Regional Governor, Elia Irimari, has extended a message of condolence, expressing his wishes for strength to the family of former President Geingob during this period of mourning.

The death of President Dr. Hage Geingob has sent shockwaves through the sports fraternity in Namibia.

Geingob was an avid sports enthusiast who made significant contributions to the development of sports in the country.

NBC Sport spoke to Oshana Regional Governor Elia Irimari at his office in Oshakati as he extended his message of condolences.

President Dr. Hage Geingob has restated his commitment to continue working with France to foster and strengthen their relations.

The Head of state said this in a congratulatory message to France's President Emmanuel Macron on the anniversary of Bastille Day.

President Geingob wished for the French citizens to treasure the legacy of the Revolution as a beacon to overcome challenges together.

The Head of state further reminisced on the pivotal role the French Government played in the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 435.