Day: February 4, 2024

WINDHOEK: The Presidency has announced that President Hage Geingob died in a Windhoek hospital at 00h04 on Sunday. More to follow.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: A new Namibian Head of State will be sworn in on Sunday afternoon to replace the late President Hage Geingob, who passed away in the early hours of the morning, Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has announced.

Mbumba who is the current Acting President of Namibia, revealed this to the media at State House following an urgent Cabinet meeting on Sunday.

‘The Cabinet has decided that the position of president cannot remain vacant. At 14h00 in the Banquet Hall, somebody will be sworn in as the president,’ Mbumba said without revealing the Cabinet choice of the next country leader.

He added that a high-level Cabinet committee has also been set up to start the funeral arrangements for the president, who died at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek. The committee, comprised of Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and other senior ministers, will work with the National Honours Advisory Committee for the funeral arrangements.

‘We created a committee to prepare for all arrangements that need to be done befo
re our President, Dr Hage Geingob, is given his rightful place in the annals of the heroes of Namibia. That committee, consisting of the prime minister, deputy prime minister, and other ministers, will work together with the committee that usually organises these events, which is chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet. This is the highest level of funeral we ever have in the Republic of Namibia,’ Mbumba explained.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OSHAKATI: Omusati Regional Governor Erginus Endjala has expressed his condolences to the First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos on the passing of President Hage Geingob on Sunday.jala in an interview with Nampa on Sunday on behalf of the Omusati Region said they join the rest of the country in sending their condolences to the family and all Namibians.

‘The news of President Geingob’s death came as a shock, but as human beings we have to accept and understand that the same God who gave us the president was the one who took him away. We can only console ourselves and continue performing our normal duties for the better of our country,’ he said.jala also cautioned the public to refrain from provocative comments that may trigger disunity among Namibians.

Further he said the late president gave them a responsibility to be transparent and inform the public about their health, noting this serves as a good example that they should emulate as leaders.jala also called upon the inhabitants of his region and the rest of
the country to remain calm during this time of mourning and follow the protocols that the Acting President Nangolo Mbumba will set forth.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: Former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has been sworn in as the President of the Republic of Namibia, following the sudden death of President Hage Geingob early on Sunday. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been appointed as Vice President.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OPUWO: Namibia’s sports fraternity has joined the rest of the country in mourning the loss of President Hage Gottfried Geingob, expressing their condolences to the great leader and sports enthusiast who died Sunday morning in Windhoek.

Sports federations and association stakeholders including veteran sports journalists, have expressed their feelings and spoke of his strong support for the development of sports in the country, particularly football, rugby and cricket, where he encouraged people to work hard in all sectors for the benefit of themselves and the country as a whole.

The president died at the age of 82 while undergoing medical care at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek.

Geingob, a veteran of the country’s independence struggle, was diagnosed with cancer and announced the news to the public last month.

Interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, Jochen Traut, told Nampa in an interview on Sunday that Geingob’s death has saddened sports fans in the country, particularly footba
ll fans, of which he was a patron for over 20 years, describing him as the country’s number one supporter of sporting activities. Traut further stated that the football mother body intends to keep the Dr Hage Geingob Cup alive in his memory.

‘Geingob was the most ardent fan of the Namibian national football team in the local sporting society,’ said Traut.

Following the president’s death, the NFA declared the immediate stoppage of all football events in the country until further notice.

President of Cricket Namibia, Dr Rudie van Vuuren also spoke with Nampa. He was the late President Geingob’s personal physician.

Van Vuuren characterised Geingob as a remarkable man who was unfailingly supportive of national sports.

According to Van Vuuren, Namibian sport lost an icon in Geingob, whose legacy is tremendous and should be preserved, notably through the Dr Hage Geingob Cup.

He went on to say that Geingob was a delightful man, and as his doctor for over 15 years, the death came as a shock and a big loss.

Vet
eran sports journalist Carlos Kambaekwa mirrored Van Vuuren’s comments, saying that Geingob was more than just Namibia football’s patron; he was a father figure to him.

‘He did a lot for Namibian sports, even during his times as minister,’ he stated.

Kambaekwa described Geingob as an outstanding man who encouraged him to create a book about Namibian football history, saying he will sadly now not be around to see this desire and legacy fulfilled.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OSHAKATI: Oshana Governor Elia Irimari has said President Hage Geingob was not only a visionary leader, but also a compassionate and dedicated Statesman who worked tirelessly for the betterment of Namibia and its people.

Irimari made the remarks on Sunday, saying Geingob’s profound impact on Namibia will be remembered forever.

The Head of State died in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Windhoek early on Sunday. He returned from the United States of America on Wednesday after having undergone specialised cancer treatment.

Irimari said the people of Oshana share in the immense sadness and grief that this loss has brought upon the entire nation.

‘President Geingob’s legacy will continue to inspire generations to come, from his efforts in promoting social and economic development to his commitment to fostering unity and inclusivity,’ Irimari said.

He added that during this difficult time, they offer their support and condolences to First Lady Monica Geingos and the entire Geingob family, as well as to
all Namibians.

‘May we all find solace and strength in the memories and achievements of His Excellency, and may his spirit guide us as we continue to strive for progress and unity,’ he concluded.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency