President Hage Geingob has departed for Helsinki, Finland, to attend the state funeral of former Finish President Martti Ahtissari.

Like all struggles in life, obtaining an education does not come easy. It requires sacrifice, dedication, and hard work.

These were the wise words of Swapo Party President Hage Geingob, who was speaking at the graduation ceremony of the second intake of the Swapo Party School.

President Hage Geingob says he is saddened by the death of Axali Doeseb.

The composer of the Namibian national anthem, Doeseb, died this morning at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek following his admission last night.

President Hage Geingob has called on the UN Security Council to act swiftly and ensure that resolutions regarding the rights of the people of Palestine to live in peace are respected and for them to determine their own future.

President Hage Geingob is hopeful that the long-standing issue of the Orange River border will be resolved amicably.

The Presidency has announced that President Hage Geingob will host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday.

The two leaders will co-chair the presidential segment of the third session of the Namibia-South African Bi-National Commission.

President Hage Geingob has returned from the United Nations General Assembly held in New York, in the United States, and described the meeting as a success.

Bernardus Swartbooi, leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), has called on President Hage Geingob to send back the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Namibia.

President Hage Geingob and his delegation arrived in New York at midday local time, ahead of the 78th UN General Assembly due to commence on Monday, September 18.

President Hage Geingob has departed for New York, United States, to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly and is expected to address the Assembly next Wednesday.