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
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 complianceThe Namibian
Hage Geingob remarked that countries cannot choose neighbours but can choose to cooperate in good faith
“She also recalled former president Hage Geingob's remarks that while countries cannot choose their neighbours, they can choose to cooperate in good faith, adding that Namibia remains committed to resolving bilateral issues through dialogue and mutual respect.”
Orange River boundary report submitted to Namibia-SA summitInformanté
late President Hage Geingob commissioned Naval Training School on 22 July 2016
“The NTS is the Namibian Navy's main training institution, established in 2009 and commissioned by late President Hage Geingob on 22 July 2016.”
Naval School Commandant urges Marines to uphold the highest standards of military serviceThe Namibian
Hage Geingob was late husband of Monica Geingos, former president
“She says the Horokhoes – the traditional Damara dress – holds a special place in her heart, adding that it became a source of comfort during the funeral of her late husband, former president Hage Geingob.”
Geingos urges young women to embrace their cultureFormer 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 →