Constitution Day highlights Namibia’s democratic foundations
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On February 9, Namibia celebrates Constitution Day, a day that reminds us of where our democracy began and the values that hold the country together.
On February 9, Namibia celebrates Constitution Day, a day that reminds us of where our democracy began and the values that hold the country together.
Two giants, each in his own time and in his own way, left an indelible mark on Namibia's history.
These are the words of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the remembrance ceremony honouring the lives and legacies of the late Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, and Third President, Dr Hage Geingob.
Today marks exactly two years since the passing of Namibia's third President, the late Hage Geingob.
Many remember him as a leader whose approach to governance and his steadfast defence of press freedom shaped national discourse.
The Swapo Party has paid tribute to its late presidents, Hage Geingob and Sam Nujoma, as February marks the anniversaries of their deaths.
Party leader Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on their legacies during the opening of an induction workshop for Swapo Members of Parliament.
Father Tjijombo St. John's Faith Mission Church ordained Archbishop Julius Hoveka as bishop of the church.
The position of archbishop became vacant following the death of Bishop Petrus Tjijombo in 2023.
The Presidency remains committed to transparency, and this has been the hallmark of Presidents Hage Geingob, Nangolo Mbumba, and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
This view was shared by the former press secretary, Alfredo Hengari, in an interview with NBC News, as he hailed cordial relations with the media.
As the Commonwealth Business Summit officially concluded on Friday, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, accompanied by Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, paid tribute to Namibia's national heroes at the Heroes Acre.
Former First Lady Monica Geingos says the late President Hage Geingob never sought recognition during his lifetime, believing that a person’s true legacy is only measured after death.
Geingos was speaking at the official renaming of Sadzu Road in Lusaka, Zambia, to Dr Hage G. Geingob Road.
The legacies of the late Founding President of Namibia, Dr. Sam Nujoma, and the late President Dr. Hage Geingob were honoured in Lusaka through the renaming of two major roads: Sadzu Road and Kasama Road, respectively.
Namibia's Honorary Consul to Hong Kong, Henry Chan, paid his respect to the late Founding President Sam Nujoma and the late Third President Hage Geingob by laying wreaths at their graves at Heroes Acre.