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Late president of Namibia, died February 2024; commemorated for constitutional governance and national unity legacy.
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Informanté
Dr. Hage Geingob was chairperson of committee that drafted the Constitution
“Dr. Ithana said that the governance principle Geingob believed in was constitutionalism, adding that Geingob was the chairperson of a committee that drafted the Constitution.”
Spread Geingob’s legacy, says IthanaInformanté
President Hage Geingob envisioned "One Namibia, One Nation" as a principle that included every citizen and would continue to guide future generations
“He explained that Geingob envisioned "One Namibia, One Nation" as a principle that included every citizen and would continue to guide future generations.”
Kameeta urges Namibians to live Geingob’s ‘One Namibia, One Nation’ visionInformanté
Dr Geingob attended Kenya's Mashujaa Day celebration in Kakamega County as special guest of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“Case in point, on 20 October 2018, Dr Geingob attended Kenya's Mashujaa Day celebration in Kakamega County as a special guest of the then President Uhuru Kenyatta.”
Former president Mbumba calls on Africans to continue Geingob’s vision for good governanceInformanté
Dr Geingob invited President Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to the podium to praise their unity.
“Seizing the moment, Dr Geingob, instead of delivering his prepared statement, invited both President Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to the podium.”
Former president Mbumba calls on Africans to continue Geingob’s vision for good governanceThe Namibian
Hage Geingob played a key role in the birth of Namibia's constitutionalism as chairperson of Constituent Assembly
“As chairperson of Namibia's Constituent Assembly, Geingob played a key role in the birth of our internationally lauded constitutionalism.”
Hage Geingob – A Statesman ExtraordinaireThe Namibian
Hage Geingob is the chief architect of Namibia's Constitution
“He is, therefore, the chief architect of our Constitution, and a statesman extraordinaire.”
Hage Geingob – A Statesman ExtraordinaireWindhoek Observer
Former President Hage Geingob often described consultation as the cornerstone of effective leadership
“Former President Hage Geingob often described consultation as the cornerstone of effective leadership.”
From Conversation to Change: Making the Geingob Town Hall MatterInformanté
late President Hage Geingob established the Cabinet Committee on Water Supply Security
“In response to the severe drought experienced in 2016, the late President Hage Geingob established the Cabinet Committee on Water Supply Security to address Namibia's growing water challenges.”
Water security plan shifts towards innovation and new financingThe Namibian
Then prime minister Hage Geingob asked NBC to remove the programme to avoid perceptions of personal political campaign use
“The programme was discontinued in early 2014 after then prime minister Hage Geingob asked NBC to remove it to avoid perceptions that he was using the state broadcaster as a personal political campaign platform.”
Ngurare revives ‘PM’s Question Time’New Era
former president Hage Geingob died circumstances may have contributed to delay in filling vice president position
“He suggested that the circumstances following the death of former president Hage Geingob may have contributed to the delay in filling the position.”
Swapo Old Guard preach complianceAgriculture 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 →
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 →
The Namibian publishes an editorial marking Hage Geingob's 85th birthday (his second since his death) and celebrating his role as chief architect of Namibia's Constitution. The piece notes that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent reaffirmation of commitment to the rule of law and democratic institutions reflects continuity with Geingob's legacy of constitutionalism.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The inaugural Hage Geingob Town Hall Conversation aims to preserve the late president's commitment to consultation and participatory governance. The Windhoek Observer argues that a successful town hall's value lies in whether participants feel heard, not in attendance figures or polished presentations.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Hage Geingob Presidential Centre will hold an inaugural town hall conversation on Monday, intended to become an annual platform for dialogue between leaders, young people, academics and citizens on issues shaping Namibia's future. The event coincides with what would have been Geingob's 85th birthday and aims to preserve his legacy of consultation, inclusive governance and citizen participation.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Facing drought and climate uncertainty, Namibia is moving away from traditional surface water sources toward desalination, water reclamation, groundwater management, and renewable energy-powered systems. The country's Cabinet Committee on Water Supply Security, established in 2016, has expanded its mandate from securing Windhoek's supply to addressing water challenges across coastal regions and the broader country.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced plans to revive 'The Prime Minister's Question Time', a television call-in programme that allows citizens to question the prime minister directly on government policies and service delivery. He also announced a new platform for social media and community activists to periodically meet with the prime minister to discuss governance issues.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
With Swapo's elective congress a little over a year away, veteran party leaders have called on the ruling party to strictly uphold its constitution, restore internal discipline, and refocus on ordinary Namibians' concerns. Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo cited the party's loss of its two-thirds majority in the National Assembly—now holding 51 seats while opposition parties collectively occupy 45—and urged the party to follow constitutional provisions, including filling the long-vacant vice president position.
20 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia and South Africa have advanced efforts to resolve their long-standing Orange River boundary dispute, with a joint committee of experts' report submitted to the fourth session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the report as an important milestone on a matter unresolved for more than three decades.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Naval Training School completed its Marines Formation Course following a five-day field training exercise. The NTS Commandant urged the new Marines to uphold the highest standards of military service and awarded Namibian Marine Tags symbolising courage, professionalism and readiness to defend the nation.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned former Cabinet minister Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia. The President urged her to strengthen bilateral ties and drive economic diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Namibians.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Frans Nambinga, who last held a solo show in 2008, is currently displaying abstract acrylic paintings inspired by African wisdom, culture and peoples at the Namibian Arts Association. The artist credits his long absence from solo exhibitions to fully booked galleries and time spent working as a DJ and running an arts training school in Katutura.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has begun repairing potholes and damaged roads following heavy rains, with a N$4 million budget from the Road Fund Administration. Mayor Kabende Kabende attributed delays in repairs to rain and challenges sourcing bitumen, and said an additional N$9 million has been allocated for road works, though progress has been slower than expected due to machinery and material delivery issues.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →