Also known as: former president Hage Geingob · late Hage Geingob · Dr Hage Geingob · Dr Hage G. Geingob · former president Geingob · Hage Godfried Geingob · President Geingob · Dr Geingob · the late Hage Geingob · late president Hage Geingob · the late president Hage Geingob · President Hage Geingob · Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob · Comrade Hage Geingob · late president Geingob · (late) president Geingob · comrade Geingob · Comrade President Hage Geingob · late Statesman · Hage Geingon · late former president Geingob · former Brazilian president · Dr Hage Geingob Street · Our late president Hage Geingob · late Namibian president · president Hage · his excellency president Hage Geingob · HageGeingob · Dr. Hage G. Geingob · Dr. Hage G Geingob · Dr Hage Godfried Geingob · the late former President Hage Geingob · Dr. Hage Geingob · late former President of Namibia · President Hage G. Geingob · President Dr. Hage Geingob
Former president whose death in February 2024 preceded the presidential transition handled by Nangolo Mbumba.
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Informanté
Hishoono brought into the SWAPO fold, issuing him with a membership card in 1962
“He leaves a lasting and profound mark on the Namibian political landscape, including the reputation of being the SWAPO mobiliser who brought late President Hage Geingob into the SWAPO fold, issuing him with a membership card in 1962.”
Late Kanana Hishoono: integrity and unityInformanté
Kanana Hishoono recruited and signed up late President Hage Geingob as SWAPO Party member in 1962
“SPYL further highlighted Hishoono's historic role in recruiting and signing up the late President Hage Geingob as a SWAPO Party member in 1962, noting that he also served as a close friend and political adviser to the former head of state.”
SPYL mourns liberation struggle stalwart Kanana HishoonoThe Namibian
Hage Geingob passed away on 4 February 2024
“At the beginning of the year, while we were preparing to mark the first anniversary of the passing of our third president, Hage Geingob, who left us on 4 February 2024, we were struck by another painful loss when our founding president, father of the Namibian nation and leader of the Namibian revolution, Sam Nujoma, passed on 8 February 2025.”
Statement by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at Swapo Central Committee Meeting OpeningThe Namibian
Hage Geingob appointed Johannes !Gawaxab in 2020
“!Gawaxab was appointed in 2020 by former president Hage Geingob.”
!Gawaxab to leave central bankThe Namibian
Former president Hage Geingob led a high-powered delegation to Brussels in 2022
“It was hailed as a model of "Africa-Europe cooperation", and former president Hage Geingob led a high-powered delegation to Brussels.”
Namibia’s Missed Opportunity and the HiddenCosts of Europe’s Green InvestmentThe Namibian
Hage Geingob designed black economic empowerment policies demanding at least 25% ownership by 'previously disadvantaged' Namibians
“This builds on misguided so-called black economic empowerment policies designed during the Hage Geingob presidency, which demanded at least 25% ownership by 'previously disadvantaged' Namibians in any business.”
Create Pro-Business Culture, Get Rid of Rent-seekingThe Namibian
Hage Geingob is noted as embracing his traditional name
“We have notable leaders across our continent who have embraced their traditional names: from Namibia's Andimba Toivo ya Toivo and Hage Geingob, to Kwame Nkrumah and Muammar Gaddafi, among others.”
What’s in a Name? Reclaiming Africa’s SoulThe Namibian
Hage Geingob was director of the United Nations Institute for Namibia in 1986
“In 1986, the United Nations Institute for Namibia, under Hage Geingob as director, published a study titled 'Namibia: Perspectives for National Reconstruction and Development'.”
Ndama East and Bureaucratic AttitudesThe Namibian
Former president Hage Geingob urged public officials to respond to applications promptly
“Former president Hage Geingob often urged public officials to respond to applications promptly, saying that if a request is refused, the applicant should be told why in writing.”
High Time for Namibia to Pass a Law on Administrative JusticeThe Namibian
The late president Hage Geingob took approach of outlining performance targets at beginning of first term in 2015
“The late president Hage Geingob took that approach at the beginning of his first term in 2015 through his signature performance target document, the Harambee Prosperity Plan.”
Beware NDPs Debt TrapFormer First Lady Monica Geingos has described the death of her predecessor Penehupifo Pohamba as "devastating" and credited her with shaping her own tenure in the role, noting Pohamba's contributions to maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS advocacy, and the establishment of the Office of the First Spouse.
18 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has described the death of her predecessor Penehupifo Pohamba as "devastating" and credited her with shaping her own tenure in the role, noting Pohamba's contributions to maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS advocacy, and the establishment of the Office of the First Spouse.
18 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece in The Namibian contests claims that phosphate mining and fishing can coexist, questioning whether the project should benefit only two individuals and citing New Zealand's rejection of a similar project.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis of SWAPO's position as it prepares for its 2027 elective congress, asking whether the party can develop an independent political identity beyond its founder Sam Nujoma. The ruling party retained a parliamentary majority in 2024 with 51 of 96 directly elected seats, but its support has declined from approximately 80% in 2014 to just over 53% in 2024.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Restoration Concert 4.0, a gospel music and worship event, returns to Dr Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday, 31st, promising a night of worship and music.
16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Former president Nangolo Mbumba claims he is unaware of reported construction of a new office for him in Windhoek, contradicting an earlier government statement that it had no plans to build one. An Independent Patriots for Change lawmaker questions whether Mbumba, who served in an acting capacity and was not directly elected, should receive the same post-presidential benefits as elected former presidents.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that US Ambassadors in Namibia and South Africa have overstepped diplomatic bounds by interfering in domestic affairs and pressuring nations on critical minerals, uranium, and oil extraction, citing a public rejection of the US Ambassador at Namibia's National Fisheries Indaba as evidence.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that reviving Namibia's national airline—which has already cost taxpayers N$8.4 billion—is economically unjustifiable given the country's unemployment of 36.9%, stagnant growth, and poverty, and amounts to subsidizing the elite at the expense of ordinary workers.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek was once celebrated as Africa's cleanest city, a reputation that eroded when Kigali took the title around 2015/16. The article examines whether declining cleanliness reflects broader failures in municipal service delivery, infrastructure, and enforcement rather than individual littering alone.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade confirmed receiving communication from the United States regarding the country's position on the International Criminal Court, amid reports that the US is seeking to persuade African countries to withdraw from the ICC. The ministry reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to the Rome Statute and said differences relating to the ICC are best addressed through established legal, diplomatic and multilateral channels, without disclosing the contents of the US communication.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians, particularly youth, to take responsibility for the country's economic future, saying Namibia has entered the "second phase" of its struggle after achieving political independence. She stated that political independence marked one phase while economic liberation represents the next phase of the struggle.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
A businessman who campaigned for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been awarded a contract for the first phase of a presidential guest house renovation at Oshakati. The Presidency confirmed that Emirates Trading CC, led by Josua Haimbodi, will undertake the work, though details of costs remain undisclosed and procurement is still ongoing.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has appealed against the environmental commissioner's decision to grant an environmental clearance certificate to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, appealing against the decision in its entirety and all conditions in the certificate.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice president Lucia Witbooi has urged all Namibians, including alcohol outlets and gambling houses, to observe a National Prayer Day on 12 September across all 14 regions, focusing on behavioural change to address killings, gender-based violence, and road accidents.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The administration is ramping up efforts to help government and state-owned enterprises realise their potential, with SOEs now required to rigorously account for and deliver productive outcomes after receiving treasury bail-outs and support with little strategic oversight. The government is particularly betting on mining and agriculture sectors to boost state revenue.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah applied to purchase municipal land in Windhoek's Auasblick area covering six plots of about 1.8 hectares, three weeks after a security breach at State House. Council documents indicate the president cited the intrusion as a threat to her safety and has since relocated to her private house.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Shrine at Toasis village, officially inaugurated on 10 December 2024, honours the Ovaherero leader who resisted colonial rule and petitioned the United Nations against Namibia's illegal occupation. The shrine has become a tourist attraction and commemorates the legendary national hero.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Youth League wants the Cabinet to oversee environmental clearance decisions, arguing that ministers must supervise decisions within their ministries. Critics including former Cabinet minister Helmut Angula warn that Cabinet involvement could politicise the process and that administrators should remain responsible for ECC applications.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah released a message extending congratulations to former President Nangolo Mbumba on his 85th birthday, honouring his decades of service in the liberation struggle and post-independence government.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Former president Nangolo Mbumba is celebrating his 85th birthday. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised him as a liberation struggle veteran and devoted servant who contributed to Namibia's independence and democratic institutions, and handled the presidential transition following Hage Geingob's death in February 2024 with dignity and constitutional responsibility.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a statement honouring the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth and his legacy of support for oppressed peoples and Africa's struggles, emphasizing Castro's role in shaping Namibia's history.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah commemorated Fidel Castro's centenary at State House, describing him as a "friend of Africa" whose internationalist commitment and support helped shape Namibia's liberation. She highlighted Cuba's crucial role in the 1988 Battle of Cuito Cuanavale and called the occasion "deeply personal" for Namibians.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's proposed budget betrays former President Geingob's commitment to elderly citizens by raising pensions only N$100 to N$1,700, while parliamentarians seek higher salaries and perks. The writer calls for bi-partisan action on pensions as a matter of national interest.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At the inaugural Dr Hage Geingob Town Hall Conversation at the University of Namibia, speakers called on young Namibians to become custodians of late President Geingob's governance legacy by strengthening institutions, defending constitutional values, and demanding accountable leadership. The newly established Dr Hage Geingob Presidential Centre aims to preserve Geingob's ideas through research, documentation, and public dialogue.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At an inaugural town hall event at the University of Namibia, former Speaker Peter Katjavivi urged that the late President Hage Geingob's legacy be preserved through research, documentation, and stronger institutions rather than commemorative events alone, warning that important governance lessons risk being lost if not recorded.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Informanté editor-in-chief Chris Jacobie urged Namibians to reflect on the country's progress since independence, arguing that 36 years of achievements demonstrate the value of good governance, peace, and investing trust in younger generations. He highlighted that Namibia has now enjoyed 36 years of uninterrupted peace, longer than the 26-year liberation struggle, and noted that many of the country's first leaders were under 50 when they took office.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia marked what would have been President Hage Geingob's 85th birthday with a Town Hall Conversation in Windhoek, where political leaders, civil society representatives, and academics celebrated his contributions to constitutionalism, unity, and inclusive governance. Former minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana and Bishop Zephania Kameeta highlighted Geingob's role in shaping SWAPO politicians and his emphasis on constitutional governance and national unity.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Retired Swapo politician Dr. Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana spoke at a Town Hall Conversation honouring late President Hage Geingob's legacy, attributing his key role as chairperson of the committee that drafted Namibia's Constitution within three months before independence in 1990.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Bishop Zephania Kameeta called on Namibians to make the late President Hage Geingob's "One Namibia, One Nation" vision a daily reality rather than a political slogan, saying it should guide how citizens live and treat one another. Speaking at a Town Hall Conversation commemorating what would have been Geingob's 85th birthday, Kameeta said the principle originated in Namibia's liberation struggle and was meant to unite all Namibians regardless of political affiliation, but expressed concern that political divisions have increasingly overshadowed the message of national unity.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Former President Nangolo Mbumba has urged African leaders to follow the late President Hage Geingob's example by building democratic, developmental, and ethical governance systems. Mbumba made the remarks during an inaugural town hall conversation honouring Geingob's legacy and what would have been his 85th birthday.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →