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Hage Geingob

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

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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. February 2024

  2. The Namibian

    Hage Geingob signed off on appointment of new members to the central bank's board while in poor health

    Source

    “Geingob signed off on the appointment of new members to the central bank's board weeks before his death while he was in poor health.”

    Geingob signed appointment of new Bank of Namibia board on sick bed

  3. The Namibian

    Hage Geingob told young people to "Dress to kill."

    Source

    “He says Geingob always told them: "Dress to kill."”

    Style and success: Uerikua shares Geingob’s mentorship lessons

  4. The Namibian

    President Hage Geingob believed in young people

    Source

    “Erongo governor Neville Andre Itope said in his tribute that president Hage Geingob believed in young people and shaped many who are now contributing positively to the public and private sectors.”

    Geingob’s legacy includes shaping young leaders – Erongo governor

  5. The Namibian

    President Hage Geingob shaped many young leaders now contributing to public and private sectors

    Source

    “Erongo governor Neville Andre Itope said in his tribute that president Hage Geingob believed in young people and shaped many who are now contributing positively to the public and private sectors.”

    Geingob’s legacy includes shaping young leaders – Erongo governor

  6. The Namibian

    Hage Geingob died on Sunday

    Source

    “Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi says he would have wanted to spend some time with former president Hage Geingob during his retirement, which was set to be next year.”

    It came too quickly – Geingob’s ‘younger brother’ Masisi

  7. The Namibian

    President Hage Geingob died on Sunday morning

    Source

    “Several northern governors have paid tribute to president Hage Geingob, following his death on Sunday morning.”

    Governors hail Geingob as a ‘true statesman’, liberation hero

  8. The Namibian

    President Hage Geingob died early yesterday in Windhoek at the age of 82

    Source

    “Geingob died early yesterday in Windhoek at the age of 82, with just about a year left in his final term in office.”

    Obituary: Geingob, A President Who Shaped Namibia

  9. The Namibian

    Hage Geingob crafted Namibia's modern democracy including Constitution enshrining human rights

    Source

    “President Hage Geingob crafted Namibia's modern democracy, including contributing to drawing up a Constitution that enshrined human rights, which he believed would safeguard the nation.”

    Obituary: Geingob, A President Who Shaped Namibia

  10. The Namibian

    Hage Geingob said freedom of the press is guaranteed as long as he is given the mandate to lead.

    Source

    “"Let me tell you here that as long as I am given the mandate to lead this great country, the freedom of the press is guaranteed." – World Press Freedom Day, 2017”

    10 notable quotes by Hage Geingob

  11. The Namibian

    Hage Geingob said tribalism, racism and regionalism do not belong in any society.

    Source

    “"Tribalism, racism and regionalism do not have a place in any society and is a recipe for disaster." – Meeting of regional governors, 10 July, 2020”

    10 notable quotes by Hage Geingob
Business

Businessman denies political role in Namibia fuel supply deal

The News

Mathews Hamutenya has denied having political connections to State House or involvement in the government's decision to appoint Vitol as Namibia's sole fuel supplier, though his son recently bought 52 service stations and Hamutenya is a partner in a storage facility with Vitol. The Independent Patriots for Change have linked Hamutenya to what they describe as a "conglomerate at the centre of Namibia's petroleum oil takeover."

Why it matters

New detail on businessman's connections to Vitol fuel deal advances ongoing investigation into conflicts of interest in critical commodity supply.

2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Businessman denies political role in Namibia fuel supply deal

    Mathews Hamutenya has denied having political connections to State House or involvement in the government's decision to appoint Vitol as Namibia's sole fuel supplier, though his son recently bought 52 service stations and Hamutenya is a partner in a storage facility with Vitol. The Independent Patriots for Change have linked Hamutenya to what they describe as a "conglomerate at the centre of Namibia's petroleum oil takeover."

    2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 1 June

  1. Sam Nujoma Foundation finalises new office opening in Windhoek

    The Sam Nujoma Foundation is completing final arrangements for its new office building in Windhoek to support its work of preserving and promoting the legacy of Namibia's first president. The foundation, established in 2004 and officially registered as a non-profit in 2005, aims to promote Nujoma's vision, ideals and contributions to the country's development.

    1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Editorial: State must fund housing, not market-led approach

    An editorial argues that Namibia's housing crisis — affecting roughly 70% of Namibians priced out of the formal market — stems from systemic failure and that the state should provide land, regulate construction supply chains, and launch a publicly funded building programme rather than rely on commercial banks and the free market.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Namibia and EU extend strategic partnership roadmap to 2030

    The EU and Namibian Government have agreed to extend their Strategic Partnership Roadmap until 2030, originally launched in 2023 to promote cooperation in renewable hydrogen and critical raw materials value chains. The extension will deepen cooperation through European investment, technology transfer, and improved market access.

    16 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia and India deepen partnership ahead of New Delhi summit

    India has supported Namibia's independence since 1946 and hosted Swapo's first embassy abroad in 1986. The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi (28–31 May) will align India's development vision with Africa's Agenda 2063 and strengthen the relationship through business and ministerial meetings.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 15 May

  1. Namibia pitches investment, green industrialisation at EU forum

    Namibia's ambassador to Belgium said the second Namibia-EU Business Forum reflects the growing strength of the partnership and positions Namibia as a key investment destination and hub for green industries. The forum, held under the theme "Towards Stronger, Greener and More Diversified Economies," aims to strengthen partnerships in investment, industrial cooperation, innovation and skills development, with key focus areas including green hydrogen, renewable energy, critical raw materials, agribusiness, and manufacturing.

    15 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. EU extends strategic partnership with Namibia to 2030

    The European Union has extended its strategic partnership roadmap with Namibia to 2030, with new investments focused on renewable energy, critical raw materials and industrial development. Bilateral trade between Namibia and the EU reached N$17.6 billion in 2025, with Namibian exports to European markets supporting more than 46 000 jobs across the country.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Cabinet cuts Monica Geingos' post-office benefits and allocations

    The Cabinet has reduced the benefits of former first lady Monica Geingos, limiting her to three household staff members and two state-sponsored vehicles effective 1 June, down from her current seven employees. The new policy applies to former first ladies whose husbands die before them, but does not affect founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 11 May

  1. Journalist calls for urgent Access to Information Act implementation

    Former Namibian editor Gwen Lister has urged the government to urgently operationalise Namibia's Access to Information Act, signed in 2022 but not yet in effect, warning that delays are exposing journalists to growing legal and digital harassment amid increasing global threats against the media.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Mampara of the Week: VIP Protection Unit lapses

    A satirical opinion column criticizes Namibia's VIP protection officers for alleged failures in security at State House, including an incident on 21 April where a mentally ill man allegedly bypassed checkpoints and entered the presidential compound unclothed.

    9 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 8 May

  1. Minister urges faster government response to media enquiries

    Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has urged government public relations officers to improve their responsiveness to media enquiries, warning that delayed communication fuels misinformation. She made the remarks during World Press Freedom Day commemoration in Windhoek on Friday, noting that Namibia is ranked 23rd globally and second in Africa for press freedom.

    8 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. President removes police inspector general citing State House breach

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah removed Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo and replaced him with Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, citing a security incident in which a naked man was found inside the presidential residence as the reason for the removal.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Venaani defends President's constitutional authority to hire and fire

    PDM leader McHenry Venaani said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has the constitutional authority to dismiss senior officials without necessarily giving public explanations, in response to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo. Venaani argued that leaders make key decisions based on sensitive information unavailable to the public.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Nampol silent on Shikongo suspension benefit details

    The Namibian Police is not disclosing whether suspended inspector general Joseph Shikongo retains his salary and benefits during suspension; Nampol referred media inquiries to the Presidency's statement, which does not address the conditions of Shikongo's suspension.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. President removes police inspector general Shikongo

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo from his post, with major general Anne-Marie Nainda appointed as acting inspector general for one year. No grounds for the removal were given, though it came four days after a security breach at State House where an intruder reached the president's private floor.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Former police chief slams security breach at State House

    Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga says the failure to detect a man who entered the presidential residence last week exposed weaknesses across the police chain of command. The breach has fuelled speculation about the status of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about the VIP Protection Unit's head Michael Abraham.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Namibia struggles to convert oil wealth into local jobs and control

    Namibia's offshore oil is legally owned by investors with 90%, while the state receives revenue through taxes and royalties, limiting the country's control over development decisions and ability to secure local benefits. President Nandi-Ndaitwah has positioned the delayed petroleum amendment bill as critical to strengthening the state's bargaining position on local content, job creation, and value retention, though fundamental investor control over operations cannot be altered.

    25 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 20 April

  1. Big Ben live concert draws hundreds in Windhoek

    Hundreds of music fans attended Big Ben's annual live concert in Windhoek on Saturday, featuring more than 30 songs from his discography and support from The Ells. Big Ben cited strong turnout, improved planning and positive crowd behaviour as indicators of growth, while highlighting the event as evidence of substantial local audience support.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Big Ben stages first live concert of year at Zoo Park

    Musician Big Ben will perform at Zoo Park in Windhoek tomorrow with his full band, The Last Band, playing over 30 songs from his catalogue. The concert will include dedications to fallen leaders and will feature opening acts The Ells and DJs Kiki and Ambizzy, with gates opening at 16h00 and the show starting at 19h00.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

  1. Sheya recounts pressures during Swapo electoral college process

    Former Kunene governor Marius Sheya has revealed he was warned to distance himself from Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua during the party's 2024 electoral college to avoid losing votes. Speaking at Uerikua's memorial service, Sheya reflected on their enduring friendship and how he eventually informed Uerikua of the warning while protecting the source, emphasizing the rarity of loyalty in politics.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Asoli leader criticizes failure to appoint Uerikua to cabinet

    The Asoli Progressive Party's Josef Kauandenge has criticized what he calls "theatrics and hypocrisy" surrounding the death of James Uerikua in a car accident on 3 April, questioning why someone now widely praised was never appointed as a Cabinet minister during his lifetime. Kauandenge urged Namibians to recognize individuals while they are alive rather than only after death, and criticized the politicization of funerals.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Old-age pension sustains rural elderly in Gibeon village

    In Gibeon, a remote village 100km south of Mariental, elderly residents like Welhimina Boois depend entirely on the government old-age pension grant (currently N$1 700 per month) to survive, often supporting extended family members as well. Over 250 000 elderly Namibians rely on this social grant as their primary income source, though many face severe hardship including food insecurity and inadequate housing.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Swapo MP James Uerikua dies in car accident

    Swapo member of Parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Unomasa Uerikua died in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara on Friday, along with his 14-year-old son. Parliamentary colleagues and opposition leaders mourned him as a capable legislator, committed servant, and respected figure across political divides.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Environmental levies raise N$236 million for conservation

    The Environmental Investment Fund collected N$236 million in environmental levies over three years (2021/22–2023/24), now its main funding source after government budget allocations stopped. The levies on lubricating oils, batteries, tyres, vehicles and plastic bags finance waste management, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience projects across Namibia.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibian universities launch EU-backed exchange programme

    Namibia's government has supported the SHINE programme, an international exchange initiative involving six local universities and two European partners in Germany and Spain, aimed at improving education quality, graduate employability, and research opportunities. The EU-funded project, running from January 2026 to December 2028, seeks to modernise higher education and position Namibia as a hub of academic excellence in southern Africa.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

  3. Councillor honours Nujoma's legacy and local predecessors

    Ongenga constituency councillor Josef Stalin Nenghwanya has said that Founding President Sam Nujoma and his generation laid a foundation for a peaceful, united and prosperous nation, with his legacy continuing through his presidential successors. Nenghwanya also thanked his own predecessors for establishing the foundation upon which he is now building.

    1 April 2026 · Informanté →

  4. Systems literacy essential for leaders seeking lasting impact

    An opinion piece argues that effective leadership requires understanding institutional, economic and political systems rather than relying on individual charisma. The author contends that young leaders often fail because they lack grasp of the contextual systems within which they operate, and that systems literacy—understanding incentives, patterns and stakeholder relationships—is necessary for producing enduring outcomes.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Speaker honours liberation struggle on Namibia's 36th independence day

    At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. High Court dismisses Swapo party congress challenge, orders apology

    A High Court judge dismissed an application by five Swapo members seeking to overturn the party's decision to postpone an extraordinary congress, ruling the matter moot after the congress had already taken place and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assumed the presidency. The court also granted the party's counter-application, ordering Reinhold Shipwikineni to retract a May 2023 letter in which he claimed to suspend the party president and assume the role, and to issue a formal apology within seven days.

    24 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Vice President marks 36 years of Namibian independence in Karasburg

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi commemorated Namibia's 36th independence anniversary in Karasburg under the theme "Beyond 36: For a Prosperous Future," calling for unity and action to build on the country's foundations and accelerate socio-economic transformation. She highlighted government priorities including agriculture, youth empowerment, education, and green hydrogen initiatives, while acknowledging structural challenges in the IIKharas region and ongoing development projects aimed at inclusive growth.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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