… However, Kaholongo said the new changes do not affect former president Sam Nujoma’s spouse, Kovambo Nujoma. …
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Kovambo Nujoma
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Founding first lady of Namibia, exempted from Cabinet's new reductions to former first ladies' benefits.
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… special consolation to commanders and former combatants of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia, the veterans of liberation struggle and the special unit that protected the founding president. “Swapo extends its heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, Meekulu Kovambo Nujoma …
Nujoma wanted us to protect Swapo – Shaningwa… . “Through his mentorship and support, the MMCT and I were able to raise millions of Namibia dollars for community support and education, initiating thousands of projects throughout Namibia,” McLean says. “I convey my sincere condolences to the founding first lady, Kovambo Nujoma …
Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen… At Nujoma’s residence, former prime minister Nahas Angula announced to Nujoma’s wife, Kovambo Nujoma, that her husband’s casket had arrived. …
Nujoma’s body departs for northern tour… Echoing her husband’s sentiments, former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba extended her condolences to founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma and the entire Nujoma family. …
Nujoma was unable to speak – Pohamba… e Republic of Namibia, as a valued member of the Commonwealth of Nations, still maintains and embodies the values of peace and democracy which its founding president so keenly promoted and protected. “Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the former first lady, Kovambo Nujoma …
King Charles III honours Nujoma’s legacy of freedom and democracy… Forum chairperson Fluksman Samuehl said the visit aligns with the national mourning period declared in honor of Nujoma. “On this occasion, [public enterprises] chief executives will pay homage and extend our collective condolences to his widow, Mrs Kovambo Nujoma, and the rest of …
Public enterprises chief executives to pay homage to NujomaTwitter (X) Monica Geingos, 3rd First Lady, Namibia, @FirstLadyNam3Our most sincere condolences to our former First Lady, Meekulu Kovambo Nujoma and family. …
Social media responds to Nujoma’s death… African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said Nujoma was the epitome of courage. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the founding first lady, Kovambo Nujoma, his family and to the government and the public of Namibia,” he said yesterday. …
The last revolutionary: Sam Nujoma’s legacy and the end of an era… On behalf of the people and the government of the Republic of Namibia, I convey my sincere condolences to the founding first lady of the Republic of Namibia, madame Kovambo Nujoma, honorable Utoni Nujoma, the children, as well as the entire Nujoma and Kondombolo family. …
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Cabinet cuts Monica Geingos' post-office benefits and allocations
The News
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.
Why it matters
Cabinet's decision to cut Monica Geingos' post-office benefits reflects new fiscal discipline and shifts state policy on former first ladies' entitlements.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
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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.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →