||Kharas Region unites in tribute to late President Hage Geingob

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People from all walks of life in ||Kharas Region united on Wednesday in remembrance of the late President Hage Geingob. 

They shared their most cherished memories of the late President Geingob at a memorial service held at Keetmanshoop. 

Delivering tribute to the late Dr. Geingob, speaker after speaker remembered the departed statesman as a national unifier and visionary leader. 

Governor Aletha Frederick recounted her encounters with Dr. Geingob during her debut in political office. 

Oshana Region pays tribute to late President Hage Geingob

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The people of the Oshana Region came together to offer fitting tributes to the late President Hage Geingob during the region's memorial service held at Ongwediva.

Those in attendance hailed him as a jack of all trades and a master of all for his unmatched leadership skills that brought immense benefits to the region and the nation.

The memorial service, which was preceded by a church service, was attended by political and traditional leaders, the business community, and the general public.

Swapo Party pays tribute to late President Hage Geingob at Keetmanshoop 

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A person deserving of great appreciation, respect, and love and a cadre who sacrificed much for the liberation struggle. 

These are some of the descriptive tributes delivered by Swapo Party members at Keetmanshoop during a memorial service held in honour of their late party president, Dr. Hage Geingob. 

The Swapo Party members also extended their condolences with prayers and sympathy to the late Dr. Geingob's widow, Monica Geingos, children, and extended family. 

Otjinene Constituency honours late President Hage Geingob as a resolute leader 

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The leaders and residents of the Otjinene constituency joined the rest of the country in remembrance of the late President Hage Geingob, whom they describe as a leader of note, a people's president, and someone who always stood by his word.

The Chairperson of the Otjinene Village Council, Lesley Kauandara, emphasised that the late President Hage Geingob served his country with dedication and had shown political maturity by singling out the appointment of opposition figures into the country's administration. 

Geingob believed and promoted youth into leadership - NANSO

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Youth in the Office of the President singled out their late President Hage Geingob's track record of involving young people in decision-making bodies and putting them in leadership positions as a unique characteristic.

From NANSO's leadership to the Presidential Youth Advisor and the youngest Swapo Constituency Counsellor of Windhoek West, all hailed the late President for his role and involvement in uplifting young people during nbc's special tribute programme.

They further say that the president was consultative and believed in the power of young people.

Oshana leadership urged to refrain from corrupt practices

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Oshana Governor Elia Irimari is urging the regional leadership to work together and refrain from corrupt practices.

Irimari addressed stakeholders in development at an engagement held at the Leo Shoopala Hall in Oshakati.

Irimari advised stakeholders to refrain from tendencies that could derail development or service delivery.

"Let us all reaffirm our commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on corruption. Together, let's create an environment where transparency, accountability, and ethical behaviours flourish in matters of corruption.".

Lack of active leadership- reason for poverty in Zambezi

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The leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, says a lack of active leadership is partly the reason why Zambezi Region continues to be one of the poorest regions.

The president of the Popular Democratic Party (PDM) was speaking at a media briefing in Katima Mulilo on Thursday.

Venaani questioned why strides have not been made in the agricultural sector, particularly with regards to reviving Katima Farm.

Years of waiting for tender approvals, Venaani said, have contributed to a lack of food production and employment creation in the region.

Khwe community frustrated with slow pace of leadership recognition

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The Khwe community living in Bwabwata National Park is frustrated with the government for taking so long to recognise its traditional leadership.

The community has been trying for the past 26 years to have its leadership recognised.

 
It's an issue that has been dragging on for more than two decades.

The Khwe say the lack of traditional representation means they have lost their dignity on top of having already lost their ancestral land.

Walvis Bay youth advocate for ethical leadership

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American legal expert Eric Casher and the youth at Walvis Bay are advocating for ethical leadership in Namibia.

A public lecture by City Attorney Eric Casher from the United States attracted youth leaders from the coast to learn about ethical leadership.

As an African American, Casher revealed that he was not a stern believer in the American government when he was young because his forefathers were excluded.

Unemployed teachers accuse Education Ministry of poor leadership

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Unemployed teachers from the two Kavango regions are accusing the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of poor leadership and a lack of forward planning.

The unemployed teachers say the ministry is hampering the provision of quality education in the country.

Dressed in their graduation gowns, the group of unemployed teachers decided to voice their dissatisfaction with how the ministry of education is dealing with their plight.