… Orange made his debut during the 2026 Young Guns campaign before being promoted to the first team of the University of Johannesburg. …
Pride Across the Orange RiverNamibia Minute.
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University of Johannesburg
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South African university that conferred an honorary doctorate on Monica Geingos and where rugby player Jaythen Orange recently played.
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- April 2026
… Orange, currently playing for the University of Johannesburg (UJ), made his debut during the 2026 Young Guns campaign before being promoted to the first team. …
Jaythen Orange selected for SANZAAR U/20 showdown- March 2026
… A high-intensity clash between the University of Pretoria and the University of Johannesburg. …
Personality of the week – Iipinge: From player to umpireIt was a bittersweet moment for former first lady Monica Geingos as she was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) this week. …
Geingos dedicates honorary PhD to GeingobStaff Reporter THE Third First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, recently received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy (Honoris Causa) from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in recognition of her work in driving social development, championing youth and gender equity across Afri …
Geingos receives honorary doctorate from University of Johannesburg for leadership in social development… She said this after receiving an honourary doctorate degree from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. …
I will not call myself doctor until I earn it – Monica Geingos- July 2025
… This was the view of experts during a panel discussion focusing on the role of AI in public sector communication at the Social Media Summit for Government at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Tuesday. …
Experts urge responsible AI use for inclusion and growth in public sector… This was the key message from a panel discussion on crisis communication at the Social Media Summit for Government, at the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday. …
How strong leadership and coordination mitigate reputational risks during crises- November 2024
… Admire Mare, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, said, “Unfortunately, Namibia is not immune from external political influence. …
Namibia’s choice: Stability vs radical change- August 2024
… She has completed numerous specialised courses in financial management, compliance and risk management from institutions like the University of Stellenbosch Business School and the University of Johannesburg.She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in law in banking at the Uni …
Namcor appoints new board member
Sport
Namibian rugby player Jaythen Orange selected for South African under-20 squad
The News
Jaythen Orange, a lock forward from Windhoek who recently played for the University of Johannesburg, has been selected for the South African under-20 Springbok squad ahead of the Sanzaar Under-20 Rugby Championship starting 27 April. The article notes that rugby players can change allegiances after playing at senior level for another country, and suggests Namibian rugby should expose young talent to competitions across the Orange River while rebuilding.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 26 April
Namibian rugby player Jaythen Orange selected for South African under-20 squad
Jaythen Orange, a lock forward from Windhoek who recently played for the University of Johannesburg, has been selected for the South African under-20 Springbok squad ahead of the Sanzaar Under-20 Rugby Championship starting 27 April. The article notes that rugby players can change allegiances after playing at senior level for another country, and suggests Namibian rugby should expose young talent to competitions across the Orange River while rebuilding.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 20 April
Namibian-born Jaythen Orange selected for Springbok U/20 squad
Jaythen Orange, a Namibian-born rugby player in the lock position, has been selected for the South African Under-20 Springbok squad for the SANZAAR U/20 Rugby Championship starting 27 April 2026. Orange, who plays for the University of Johannesburg, has earned congratulations from his former schools in Windhoek for his rapid progression in the sport.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 26 March
Aron Iipinge finds calling as Namibia netball umpire
Aron Iipinge's netball playing career ended due to injury, but he found his true calling six years ago as an umpire. Now holding an Africa B umpiring qualification, he has officiated at high-level local and international competitions, including the AUSC Region 5 Games in Windhoek, and hopes eventually to umpire at the Netball World Cup.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 18 March
Former first lady Geingos receives honorary PhD from University of Johannesburg
Monica Geingos was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg in recognition of her leadership and advocacy for social development across Africa. She dedicated the honour to her late husband, President Hage Geingob, saying it fulfills a promise to pursue her own PhD as they had planned together.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's former First Lady Geingos receives UJ honorary doctorate
Monica Geingos received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Johannesburg in recognition of her work in social development, youth empowerment, and gender equity across Africa. The honour acknowledges her two decades in financial and investment sectors, her roles as founder of the One Economy Foundation and #BeFree Movement Project, and her service as UNAIDS Special Advocate and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
Tuesday 17 March
Monica Geingos receives honorary doctorate, declines to use title
Former first lady Monica Geingos has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg but says she will not use the title until she completes her own PhD, following her late husband Hage Geingob's belief that such honours should be earned rather than conferred.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →