Also known as: Meekulu Kovambo Nujoma · Mrs Kovambo Nujoma · Her Excellency Kovambo Nujoma · Kavambo Nujoma · Madam Kovambo Nujoma
Founding first lady of Namibia, whose post-office benefits serve as a reference standard for other former first ladies.
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The Namibian
Kavambo Nujoma will not have benefits reduced as the founding first lady
“Kaholongo adds that former president Sam Nujoma's widow Kavambo Nujoma's benefits will not be reduced as she is "the founding first lady".”
Cabinet secretary defends Geingos’ staff, vehicle reductionThe Namibian
Kovambo Nujoma was waiting for the casket in the sitting room
“The founding first lady was waiting for the casket in the sitting room.”
Nujoma’s body departs for northern tourThe Namibian
Former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba extended condolences to founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma and the entire Nujoma family
“Former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba extended her condolences to founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma and the entire Nujoma family.”
Nujoma was unable to speak – PohambaThe Namibian
Madame Kovambo Nujoma is conveyed condolences as founding first lady of the Republic of Namibia
“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.”
Namibia’s ‘foundations shaken’ as founding president, Sam Nujoma, diesThe Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah (DEN) Impact Foundation, established by First Gentleman retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, was officially launched to empower Namibia's boys and young men through education, sport, agriculture, vocational training and mentorship. The foundation's four key pillars are agriculture, sport, education, and vocational and technical training.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Denga Epaphras Ndaitwah (DEN) Impact Foundation, established by First Gentleman retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, was officially launched to empower Namibia's boys and young men through education, sport, agriculture, vocational training and mentorship. The foundation's four key pillars are agriculture, sport, education, and vocational and technical training.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Cabinet has decided to reduce Monica Geingos' staff from seven to three and state vehicles from three to two, effective 1 June, aligning her benefits with those of former first lady Kovambo Nujoma. Some of the dismissed staff members have reportedly approached the labour commissioner alleging unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →