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Geingob at 77 FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 2018 President’s Birthday | 1 Geingob @ 77 A Publication of 2 | President’s Birthday FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 2018 Geingob – The Lover of Sports, Music • MICHAEL KAYUNDE particularly memorable, immediately after independence and he put the nation RESIDENT Hage Geingob has on the sporting map,” he praised the openly displayed his love and legendary Fredericks. Psupport of Namibian sports, arts and entertainment sectors. To a certain MUSIC extent, sports and entertainment events have been conduits through which On his choice of music, the President Geingob has connected with the people mentioned that he is eclectic and of Namibia. Ahead of his 77th birthday appreciates many musical genres. today, The Namibian had a chance to He revealed that he used to sing in a engage him to share his love of sports choir as a young boy, and was even part and entertainment and also to talk about of a music band. the man behind the President. He said that it really depends on his mood, but pointed out jazz, Namibian SPORTS varieties, Congolese music, South African and classical music as some of Geingob shared that he loves sports the genres he listens to. because it is good for a nation’s health, “I lived for a few months in the fostering discipline, hard work and team former Zaire, now the Democratic spirit in young people. Republic of the Congo, and my He said Namibia’s sport is improving appreciation of Congolese rumba started with more inclusion of previously then. Artists like Franco, Tabu Ley disadvantaged Namibians starting to and all the greats of that era,” shared enter codes previously reserved for the Geingob. minority. “You now have black people As a university student in the United playing hockey and rugby, which is States in the 1960s, Geingob took a encouraging. Namibian rugby has course in music appreciation, studying been consistent in terms of world cup the origins of jazz, and analysing music appearances, and the team will play more broadly. “Even as a freedom again in France 2019. We have to not fghter, I found time to attend several only participate, but improve to become music shows at the legendary Apollo a contender for the last stages of the theater in New York,” he said. tournament,” said Geingob. The President asserted that he Geingob’s favourite Namibian athlete embraces Namibian music in its is track and feld Olympic medallist, diversity, stating that Namibian artists Frank Fredericks. “Four silver medals are agents of a better society. at the Olympics in Barcelona and He believes that artists are dreamers Atlanta are not a mean feat. He is a and their music should foster nation legend in that sense. Barcelona was building and not divide. FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 2018 President’s Birthday | 3 organisation and the talent of the artists on display. “The industry is coming of age, and is really contributing positively to the arts,” he said. LIFESTYLE Geingob is an extremely well travelled person. When asked how his travels impacted his broader understanding about life and culture – and how important it is for young people to travel – he shared that there is no place like home. However, he said that travelling broadens the mind. “It brings you in contact with other cultures and civilisations. You learn tolerance and the need to embrace diversity,” he said. He also mentioned that travelling is a university in itself, and encourages young Namibians to go out there and learn about the world, and educate themselves about how the world works. “You appreciate better what you have and it makes you want to improve,” he advised. Geingob unwinds with a good book, music and always has an eye open, following news through various channels. He disclosed that he is reading three books which are by his bedside and one is in his briefcase. He is reading Thomas Piketty’s ‘Capital in the 21st Century’ and Ibrahim Mayaki’s ‘Africa’s Critical Choices’. “The third one is ‘Post-Truth’ by James Ball, a timely book in light of the disinformation that can threaten democracies,” he said. He shared that he likes pap and oshikandela and admitted that he is not a good cook but praised his wife’s cooking skills. “She hardly gets time to cook due to her schedule. But she “I like artists who are able to collaborate beyond is an expert at transforming what others have ethnicity, race and so on. I hear songs in which artists cooked,” he praised. sing in different languages, collaborating on a song. That On his relationships with his children, the is the Namibia we should promote – One Namibia, One President shared that he likes spending time Nation. We should hold hands across the board, and in with them, and having small talk with them. all industries,” said Geingob. “I fnd it interesting that when I ask what On his experience at this year’s Namibia Annual they would like to become one day when Music Awards (NAMAs), Geingob said that he was they grow up they hardly say ‘President of impressed with the sophistication, the quality of the country’,” he concluded. A Happy 77th Birthday Your Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob! On behalf of the Board, Management and Staf of APS, we wish that your year ahead be flled with good health, success and prosperity. Thank you for your continuous leadership and wisdom that takes our nation to greater heights. 4 | President’s Birthday FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 2018 Hage G Geingob BORN: 3 AUGUST 1941 Medal (Swapo) for Bravery Public Appointments and Long Service • 2015 to date President • 1980 Awarded the Palmes • 2017 to date President of Academiques (Ofcer Class) Swapo by the French Government • 2012 to 2015 Prime Minister in Recognition of Valuable • 2008 to 2012 Minister of Trade Service in Education and Industry • 2007 to 2008 Chief Whip AWARDS AND HONOURS of Swapo Party (National • 2015 Conferred the Order of Assembly). Welwitschia Mirabilis • 2005 to 2017 Vice President • 2012 Awarded the Crans of South West Africa People’s Montana Forum’s Prix de la Organization (Swapo) Foundation for Exceptional • 2004 Member of the Leadership International Board of • 1998 Awarded Doctorate of Governors of the Centre for Humane Letters (Honoris International Policy Causa) by the American • University of Rome EDUCATION • 1997 Awarded LL.D • 2004 University of Leeds (Ph.D.) (Doctorate of Laws) Honoris • 1971 - 1974 Graduate Faculty Causa by the University of of the New School, New York Namibia (MA in International Relations) • 1995 Awarded LL.D • 1964 - 1970 Fordham (Doctorate of Laws) Honoris University (New York) Causa by the University of • 1958 - 1961 Augustineum Delhi, India Training College • 1994 Awarded LL.D Honoris Causa by Colombia College LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Illinois, Awarded the Second • 1989 Swapo Party’s Director of Highest Order Elections • 1994 Cuba – Carlos Manuel • 1990 Chairman of the de Cespedes, Awarded the Constituent Assembly of the Order of the Sun 1st Class Republic of Namibia • 1975 – 1989 Director of the POLITICAL LEADERSHIP United Nations Institute for • Governance Innovation (CIGI) Namibia (UNIN) 1971 – 1975 of Canada Political Afairs Ofcer, UN • 2003 – 2004 Executive Secretariat 1964 – 1971 Secretary of the Global SWAPO Representative at the Coalition in Washington, DC United Nations & the Americas • 1990 – 2002 (First) Prime • 1963 – 1964 Assistant Swapo Minister of the Republic Representative in Botswana Namibia Toll Free Leadership awards by the • 1998 Chairman of the 14th Namibian Government Meeting of Experts on the NORED ELECTRICITY (PTY) LTD | PO BOX 639| ONDANGWA, NAMIBIA • 1987 Awarded Ongulumbashe United Nations Programme TEL: +264 65 2822100 | FAX : +264 65 2822141 Happy th Birthday TECHNOLOGIES 77 Mr President! Car Hire Tel: +264 65 241 236 Fax: +264 65 241 246 P O Box 15660, Oluno-Ondangwa The most important quality that any leader must have is the ability and willingness to reciprocate the loyalty and support of his followers. The Board, Management and staf of Profle Investment Holdings would like to celebrate another year with a special leader and wish him abundant happiness, joy and support. May you continue to guide our nation UNSIFTED MAIZE MEAL Simply the Best into prosperity! Happy Birthday Your Excellency. FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 2018 President’s Birthday | 5 Geingob– Man of the People EGARDED throughout his illustrious political career as primus inter pares R(frst among equals) by both friend and foe, Hage Gottfried Geingob, after more than 50 years of serving the Swapo Party, now leads the Namibian people. One of Namibia’s most respected fgures, Geingob is a politician whose passion for the well-being of his fellow Namibians has earned him accolades from around the world. Moreover, his integrity, ability as a political orator and organiser, and readiness to work with people from all walks of life, sets him apart from his peers. That ability is a signifcant factor in the formulation of the policy of national reconciliation and many other sound socio- economic interventions, which Geingob, as part of the Swapo Party collective leadership under the guidance of former Presidents Sam Nujoma and Hifkepunye Pohamba, continued to execute. Geingob’s leadership skills and abilities were honed under the mentorship and guidance of Nujoma.Geingob is a man who many a time stepped in to diffuse sensitive and emotional issues which at times threatened to destabilise the country’s much-fought-for peace and stability. With a sound insight into international relations, after having served Swapo for many years at the United Nations prior to independence, along with his experience as director of the United Nations Institute of Namibia in Lusaka, Zambia, it was no surprise that the politburo of Swapo elected Geingob to spearhead the party’s 1989 campaign in the elections leading up to Namibia’s independence.
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