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Tribute to the late President Hage Gottfried Geingob

A beautiful and very touching Ceremony indeed took place today 25th February 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia for the late President HE Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob’s Funeral. Hage Gottfried Geingob …the one who arrived ( Hage) the God’s Friend ( Gottfried) fulfilled his mission on earth serving his country and his fellow Namibians without distinctions. Yet keeps being the Light to Namibia, to Africa and to the Men and Women of Peace, Justice and Solidarity around the World. 

On his death he truly United his people, spreading his unique brotherly Love, calling for forgiveness and inclusivity, and to look at the future with Hope, inspiring Namibians keeping on building a strong Nation with Harmony and Happiness.

As HE used to say, Inclusivity spell Unity, Liberty, Justice and Harmony…Exclusivity spell conflict….. 

As pronounced by the former First Lady Madam Monika Geingos in her very moving speech “ Hage was a old soul with a youthful spirit “….” he was a leader not a follower”!

Proud to be part of the History of this fantastic country!

Proud to be once invited to become the Honorary Consul of Namibia to Portugal!

Long life to Namibia with so strong foundations!

ROGÉRIO TAVARES

Honorary Consul of Namibia | Lisbon – Portugal   

Memories…
Honorary Consul Rogério Tavares welcoming H. E. President Hage G. Geingob
Honorary Consul Rogério TAVARES meeting his H.E.. President Hage G. Geingob in Paris at the Embassy of Namibia (also in the photo, Peter Johansen, Honorary Consul to Italy).

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE PRESIDENT HIS EXCELLENCY DR HAGE G. GEINGOB 

The official memorial service of the late President took place on Saturday, 24 February 2024, at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek, where the Chief Mourner, H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia and other international guests pay their tribute to the late President for his contribution during the liberation struggle and an independent Namibia. The official burial of the late President will be held at the Heroes Acre on Sunday 25.

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Announcement of the Passing of H.E Dr Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, 04 February 2024

Dr. Hage G. Geingob on his last visit to Portugal, welcomed by Honorary Consul Rogério Tavares

Fellow Namibians,

It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today, Sunday 4 February 2024 at around 00h04 at Lady Pohamba Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment from his medical team. At his side, was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children.

His medical team, as I informed the nation only yesterday has been trying its utmost best to ensure that our President recovers. Regrettably,notwithstanding the team’s spirited effort to save his life, sadly, fellow Namibians, President Geingob passed on.

Fellow Namibians,

The Namibian nation has lost a distinguished servant of the people, a liberation struggle icon, the chief architect of our constitution and the pillar of the Namibian house. At this moment of deepest sorrow, I appeal to the nation to remain calm and collected while the Government attends to all necessary state arrangements, preparations and other protocols. Further announcements in this regard will be made.

While keeping the President’s bereaved family, and you, dear fellow Namibians, in our thoughts and prayers, Cabinet will convene with immediate effect in order to make the necessary state arrangements in this regard.

May the Soul of our beloved Dr Hage G. Geingob Rest in Eternal Peace.

H.E. DR NANGOLO MBUMBA

ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA.

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Portugal Diplomatic Corps New Year’s greetings

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa received, at the Ajuda National Palace, New Year’s greetings from the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Portugal.

At the ceremony, before the President of the Republic, the Apostolic Nuncio, D. Ivo Scapolo, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, spoke. After the interventions, the greetings session took place in the Throne Room, followed by dinner in the Supper Room.

Mr Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, Namibia Ambassador to Portugal.
Mr Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, Namibia Ambassador to Portugal and Mr João Gomes Cravinho,
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal
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Namibian Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources in Portugal

Namibian Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Honourable Derek Klazen was present on the 6th of October at the II #SBEIF2023 – Sustainable Blue Economy Investment Forum in Lisbon. During his stay the Minister and his Executive Director and other member of staff was received as well as Ambassador Albertus Aochamub by the Portuguese Minister Maria do Céu Antunes e a Secretary of Estate Teresa Coelho

A meeting in which bilateral and multilateral #cooperation in the fields of fishing, aquaculture and the implementation of policies that guarantee the #sustainability of resources, the sharing of knowledge and technology and strategies to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing(INN). #economiaemar #xxiiigoverno #pescas🐟

Honorary Consul Rogério Tavares assisted Honorable Derek James Klazen during his visit and exchanged views about Namibia – Portugal cooperation projects on fisheries and marine resources for future actions.

A meeting in which bilateral and multilateral #cooperation in the fields of fishing, aquaculture and the implementation of policies that guarantee the #sustainability of resources, the sharing of knowledge and technology and strategies to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (INN). #fisheries #pesca #namibia #portugal

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Portugal Diplomatic Corps New Year’s greetings

The President of the Republic received New Year’s greetings from the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Portugal at the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda.

The ceremony began with the Apostolic Nuncio, D. Ivo Scapolo, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, taking the floor, which was followed by the intervention of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

After the interventions, the greetings session took place.

Mr Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, Namibia Ambassador to Portugal.

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A new Digital NOMAD Visa Programme were introduced on 11th  October 2022.

The latest country to offer a ‘digital nomad’ visa , Namibia  offer a visa specifically targeted at remote workers. Digital nomads can now live and work in the southwest African country for up to six months.

To qualify for Namibia’s digital nomad scheme, you’ll need a minimum income of $2,000 (£1,780) per month, (more if you’re bringing any dependents). You’ll also need proof of income, health insurance and the usual travel documents. The visa costs $62 (£55).
That makes Namibia’s digital nomad visa scheme one of the most financially accessible in the world and making it the first country on the continent of Africa to offer such a visa programme.

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CIRCULAR – DIGITAL NOMAD VISA PROGRAMME

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Memorandum of Understanding on the Language Learning Promotion

The Republic of Namibia and the Portuguese Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Language Learning Promotion under the Culture and Education umbrella protocol on the margins of the bilateral political consultations in Lisbon, Portugal.

This agreement builds on successful teaching of Portuguese in Namibian schools since 2011 where some 2000 students have already been learning the language in 26 public schools in 7 political Regions of the country. The new ambition is expand this opportunity to all 14 political regions of Namibia and to all public schools.

Ambassador Albertus Aochamub signed the agreement on behalf of Namibia and Joao Ribeiro de Almeida, President of Camoes Institute for Cooperation and Language on behalf of Portugal.

#bilateralrelations #education #language #opportunity