OTJIWARONGO: More than 2 000 inhabitants of the Otjozondjupa Region on Wednesday afternoon packed the Mokati Sports Stadium at Otjiwarongo in honour of the late President Hage Geingob. Several speakers at the emotional event recalled the good moments they had with President Geingob at various official occasions and at his farm situated north of Otavi....
November 2, 2024
Tag: Remember
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The Hage I Remember – Windhoek Observer
Henning Melber My first personal encounter with Hage happened in the early 1980s. At the time I was a member of the Namibia Project at Bremen University. My task was – with Nangolo Mbumba, then Deputy Secretary for Education and Culture, as my local counterpart – to conceptualise and draft a textbook for schools in...
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Telecom clients remember Geingob’s ‘One Namibia, One Nation’ vision
Mourning customers of Telecom Namibia in Windhoek said they will always remember Geingob’s ‘One Namibia, One Nation’ vision for Namibia. David Joseph said Geingob’s aim with ‘One Namibia, One Nation’, was to urge Namibians to love, care, accept and support each other no matter their differences. “Geingob one time said “I call on the nation...
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Oshikoto residents remember late President Geingob’s dedication to the people
Maria David THE late President Hage Geingob continues to be described by many as a compassionate leader with a remarkable ability to connect with people of all ages. Oshikoto Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo hailed President Geingob as a hero, a true African icon, an African political giant, a freedom fighter, a pan-Africanist, and a true...
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Hardap residents remember President Geingob despite rain
Despite drizzling rain, Hardap residents continued with the regional memorial service in honour of the late President Geingob. As part of the regional memorial services, hundreds of residents gathered at the Mariental Sports Field to pay tribute and honour the man they call like no other. Halfway into the programme, the rain started to drizzle;...
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Oshikoto residents gather to remember late President Geingob
Maria David RESIDENTS of Oshikoto Region are slowly gathering at the Omuthiya ELCIN church for the special regional memorial service being held in honour of the late President Hage Geingob. President Geingob, who passed away two weeks ago at the age of 82, will be buried at the Heroes’ Acre on Sunday. Oshikoto Governor Penda...
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Helao Nafidi residents remember president Geingob’s tireless efforts
Maria David APPROXIMATELY 500 inhabitants of Helao Nafidi gathered at the Omafo Business Expo on Tuesday for a candlelight vigil to honour the late President Hage Geingob. President Geingob passed away at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital at the age of 82. Former Minister of Defense Charles Namoloh described President Geingob as a selfless leader,...