INTERVIEW | ANC reflects on its relationship with Swapo

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The African National Congress (ANC) and the Swapo Party were sister liberation movements that collaborated closely in the struggle for the liberation of South Africa and Namibia. 

As we reflect on the passing of President Hage Geingob, nbc News anchor XXX spoke to Mavuso Msimang, a distinguished ANC stalwart, to share his invaluable insights into the cordial relationship between these allied movements.

Tukwatha Youth Organisation reflects on Geingob's impact

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Numerous youth leaders came to the fore to express their condolences to the nation.

Among them was Sylvanus Lotto, the Regional Chairperson of the Tukwatha Youth Organisation.

The Tukwatha Youth Organisation aims to aid and occasionally organise activities for other youth groups. 

The youth organisation expressed its condolences on the passing of the late President.

Lotto says the late president's youthful energy profoundly influenced Namibians.

Otjozondjupa praises Geingob for ending Swapo faction fights

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Swapo Party members in the Otjozondjupa Region say the legacy of President Hage Geingob will not be honoured if unity is not maintained.

Over the years, Swapo membership in the region has been dwindling, and factions have formed along district and regional ranks.

However, this trend was reversed following the intervention of Dr. Geingob and the top leadership of the party.

Speaking on behalf of the party members in the region, Regional Coordinator Imms Namaseb says they will ensure that the members are unified at all times.

Hage G Geingob High School honours Geingob's legacy

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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.

MIT honours late former Minister of Trade Geingob

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The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade honoured the late President Dr. Hage Geingob, who served as the minister from 2008 to 2012, for his significant contributions to expanding Namibia's trade and industrial initiatives.

The Ministry hosted a candlelight vigil to celebrate the life and legacy of the late President.

Minister Lucia Iipumbu addressed the mourners and narrated the achievements of the late President during his time as the Minister of the then Trade and Industry Ministry, which has since been renamed the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade.

Swapo Party in Oshana shattered by death of Geingob

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The Swapo Party, the political home of the late Dr. Hage Geingob, has been shattered by the sudden death of their party president, saying his passing came as a shock to many.

On Tuesday, they had a candlelight event in remembrance of the late president at the Swapo Regional Headquarters at Okandjegedi, where some described him as a good communicator and unifier.

City of Windhoek candlelight vigil

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The City of Windhoek hosted a candlelight vigil in tribute to the late president, honouring his legacy and the vision he had for the city.

Inheritance is what you leave behind for people, but legacy, on the other hand, is what you leave inside of people.

The City of Windhoek hosted a candlelight vigil to honour the legacy of our late president, Dr. Hage Geingob.

They described him as a visionary leader who dedicated his life to serving the nation.

The biker community in Windhoek also expressed their sympathies with the nation.

 

First Memorial Service held for late President Geingob

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February 4th will be remembered as one of the saddest days in the Namibian nation's history. 

While death is a part of life, the loss of a Head of State is something new to the nation. 

At the first memorial in honour of the late President Hage Geingob, the silence and confusion were evidently noticeable, and the pain of this sudden loss was deeply felt.

Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered last night to honour and remember Dr. Geingob at his residence, Casa Rosalia, for the first memorial service.

Masisi mourns with Namibia

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Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has arrived in Windhoek.

Masisi is on a short visit to Namibia to meet with President Nangolo Mbumba, after which the two Presidents will visit former First Lady Monica Geingos, widow of the late Namibian President, Dr. Hage Geingob, at her residence.

President Masisi is the first foreign Head of State to arrive in Namibia, following the news of the passing of President Geingob.

This also translated into the elevation of bilateral relations between Namibia and Botswana.

Morners gather at Geingob residence

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Mourners gathered at the residence of the late President Hage Geingob in Windhoek to convey messages of condolences to widow Monica Geingos and the family at large.

Among the mourners were Founding President Sam Nujoma.

Mourners also included a team of medical doctors who attended to the late President around the clock.

The family thanked the doctors for their tireless efforts to restore the health of the former president.