The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has launched the 4th Sustainable Development Awards to honour the legacy of the late President Hage Geingob.

The awards are slated for June 19 this year. 

The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, said during the launch of the awards that President Geingob's legacy on the environment is imprinted in the Namibian constitution, and his advocacy on environmental matters extends to the global arena.

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.

Against the backdrop of comforting hymns and mourning, the late President was remembered as an inspirational figure. 

The soft glow of the candles, accompanied by the soothing hymns, served as a reminder that his memory will endure.

The Namibian Broadcasting Cooperation held a candlelight vigil at its TV headquarters on Culinan Street in honour of the late President Hage Geingob.

The event held on the Good Morning Namibia programme in Studio 2 was attended by the nbc Board members, senior leadership of the cooperation, and employees most clad in black attire.

Kaisames FM media planner, Jackey !Gaoseb started with a moving rendition.

Spiritual leader Dr. André September then preceded with a prayer to soothe hearts.

The Popular Democratic Movement President McHenry Venaani has tabled a motion seeking to erect a shrine at the Vaalgras in honour of the late Kaptein Hendrik !Anseb Witbooi. 

Venaani said the erection of a lighting shrine would not only serve as a perpetual beacon for Namibians, but it would also improve the area's economic well-being.

Cuba has bestowed its highest honour, the Order of José Martí, on President Hage Geingob.

President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez made the announcement at State House in Windhoek.

The Order of José Martí is Cuba's state national honour, and President Geingob is the second Namibian leader to have been awarded it.

Founding President Sam Nujoma previously received the award, named after Cuba's national hero and symbol of the island nation's struggle for independence.