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December 13, 2024
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Namibia: Geingob Supported Freedom of Speech and Journalist Safety: Aochamub
Former president Hage Geingob was a staunch believer in the rule of law, particularly in freedom of speech, media freedom, and the safety of journalists. This is how the late president’s former press secretary, Albertus Aochamub, who is currently the Namibian Ambassador to France, remembered his former principal. “What was important was his belief in...
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Geingob a unifier and champion of freedom for churches: Kameeta
WINDHOEK: Spiritual leaders from various denominations, led by the Council of Churches in Namibia, on Sunday paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, describing him as a believer who championed unity, including freedom for churches. Preaching at the national prayer day declared in honour of Geingob in Windhoek, Bishop Emeritus of the Evangelical Lutheran...
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Geingob praised for advocating Press Freedom on World Radio Day
The late President, Dr. Hage Geingob has been commended for his contributions to the country’s media landscape, including his role in promoting freedom of the press, which has laid a solid foundation for the development of a democratic society. The President, Nangolo Mbumba, emphasized this sentiment as Namibia commemorated World Radio Day alongside the global...
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Geingob promoted freedom of the press – Mbumba – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala President Nangolo Mbumba said that President Hage Geingob contributed to the country’s media landscape, including his role in promoting freedom of the press, and laid a solid foundation for developing a democratic society. He said that a deep respect and gratitude should go to the late President, who championed freedom of the press...
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nbc DG acknowledges Geingob’s impact on media freedom
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation’s Director General, Stanley Similo, commended the late President Geingob for his influence on media freedom during his visit to Casa Rosalia. Similo, accompanied by his wife Alna, who is the current Principal of Suiderhof Primary School, visited the family of the late President Geingob to express their condolences and offer their...
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Geingob hailed as press freedom champion
In a world where freedom of the press is under threat in many countries, Namibia has distinguished itself as the country with the freest press in Africa under the administration of the late president Hage Geingob. Geingob’s commitment to press freedom has been lauded by many local journalists, media unions and bodies, who say he...
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A Legacy of Democracy, Freedom, and Unity – Windhoek Observer
Nrupesh Soni, Facilit8 Namibia In the wake of Dr. Hage Geingob’s passing, a mixed chorus of voices has emerged, ranging from expressions of profound grief to unsettling jubilations. It is indeed a moment of great reflection for Namibia, a young democracy that, under his stewardship, demonstrated a remarkable commitment to democratic values and freedom. As...
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Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters undecided on congress
Ten years after the formation of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), the party is struggling to host an elective congress to elect a new leadership. NEFF deputy president Longinus ‘Kalimbo’ Iipumbu told The Namibian last week the hosting of an elective congress, referred to in NEFF as a people’s assembly, will be determined by...