The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's Director General, Stanley Similo, says the national broadcaster is ready to provide coverage of the memorial and funeral services of the late President Hage Geingob.

Similo made this remark during an update on the national broadcaster's readiness for the memorial and funeral services.

The Director-General says he has confidence in his teams and is positive that the national broadcaster will successfully cover the events.

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be the driver of the Prime Minister, who at the time was second in charge of government?

nbc News reporter Luqman Cloete located the late President Hage Geingob's former personal driver, Ignatius Aloe Berend (60), who recalled his first encounter with him when he was the country's first Prime Minister. 

He first met the late statesman when he was assigned by his firm, Cohen BMW, to deliver a 7 Series BMW to the Office of the Prime Minister that was purchased for official use.

The Hermann Gmeiner Primary School learners hosted a memorial service to pay homage to the lasting impact of the late President.

They extended their gratitude to his unwavering commitment to making education accessible to all.

He was a visionary leader and dedicated advocate who fought tirelessly to improve the educational landscape of the country.

The event commenced with a performance by the teachers' choir. 

Learners expressed their condolences by sharing their own poems, speeches, and engaging in drama role plays dedicated to the late President.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her appreciation for the support shown by different governments towards Namibia and its people after the passing of President Geingob.

"I wish to thank you for standing in solidarity with the government and the people of the Republic of Namibia, and for the outpouring of love and support, as well as the comforting messages of condolences we have received from your respective governments and organisations."

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Libertine Amathila, in her tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, recalled the days they lived in a commune together in Zambia as refugees.

Dr. Amathila said she received the news of Dr. Geingob's death with shock and disbelief, adding that she did not expect that outcome, after hearing that the president had gone to America for treatment.

Former nbc radio veteran and co-founder of Prime Minister's Question Time Robin Tyson hailed, the late President Hage Geingob's willingness to attend to the public's questions through the programme when he was Prime Minister.

Robin Tyson says that despite being unsure if then Prime Minister Hage Geingob would be open to the idea of answering questions from the public, they went ahead and pitched the idea.

Which the late President welcomed without any hesitation. 

Touch FM commemorated World Radio Day today, paying homage to the late President Hage Geingob, a staunch advocate of press freedom.

As the nation reflects on the legacy of this visionary leader, the national broadcaster's youth radio station is at the forefront of safeguarding his enduring spirit.

The youth at the national broadcaster's radio station remembered the late president, who endured media scrutiny but did not limit the freedom of the media, proclaiming that 'no journalist will be arrested as long as he is the president". 

The Okakarara Municipality Chief Executive Officer, Ehrnst Katjiku, says Namibians should take pride in their beautifully crafted Constitution by the late President Hage Geingob and his fellow Constituent Assembly members. 

Katjiku made these remarks at the Okakarara town's candlelight vigil in honour of Geingob, where residents gathered to remember his goodwill and leadership.

According to Katjiku, the country's constitution is the envy of other African countries, and as such, Namibians must take pride in the document.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Namibia, including the Omuthiya ElCIN Parish, paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, honouring his memory as a leader of great spirituality who consistently made time to attend church services. 

The late Geingob also attended a church service at Omuthiya Parish when he visited the town. 

Parishioners fondly remembered the late President Geingob's unwavering faith and his commitment to serving both the nation and the spiritual community.

In the Kavango East Region, mourners gathered in numbers at the governor's office, and candles were lit as a sign of honour and remembrance. 

Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo explained the importance of lighting candles on such occasions.

"The light of the candle means honouring the deceased, remembering the deceased as well, and equally paying tribute to the person."

Shambyu Traditional Authority Hompa encouraged mourners to stay strong during this dark time.