“We further call upon our citizens, young and old, to also take active personal responsibility for their well-being and that of those around them, and remain safe. Indeed, I am hopeful that we shall overcome this pandemic.” Hon. Naville Andre
“We urge the public to continue to follow basic personal hygiene habits, such as regular washing of hands, sanitizing, wearing a mask when in the public, avoiding large gatherings and practicing social and physical distancing.” Hon. Naville Andre
“To echo and amplify the President’s words, let me also take this opportunity to unreservedly thank all the healthcare workers and health practitioners in the forefront of fighting COVID-19. From the cleaners, to ambulance drivers, to porters, to mortuary workers, to administrators, to staff nurses – all those involved in the value chain that keeps […]
“It would be amiss of me, to stand here and not wholeheartedly thank those who continue to risk their lives to ensure the safety of others; Our Health Care Workers and Professionals. I want to thank our President, His Excellency Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, for delivering a special tribute to our front line Health Workers […]
“The need for youth inclusion should no longer be a topic. The topic should be how to institutionalize and fast-track inclusion while making sure that young people are not only seen at the table, but are heard, trusted and valued.” H.E Madame Monica Geingos
“The crisis of generational transition afflicts churches, the arts, business, sports and every sphere of life where there is leadership. The younger generation will always differ with the generation that precedes it. Resisting the inevitable friction and need for transition is not an option for as long as we are mortals. The only logical way […]
“An important part of fostering intergenerational learning is mentorship. Find yourself a political ally. A mentor who can explain the unwritten rules. Who can do translations for you when you say something that sounds different to what you meant and someone who can intercede for you when a public pronouncement that you make rubs people […]
“Watch how your political allies fight their enemies. Be careful of your allies who use dirty tactics and DE campaign others as one day when they disagree with you, they will use those same dirty tactics against you.” H.E Madame Monica Geingos
“Patriarchy doesn’t sleep. Politics are a mirror of our societies. If our societies are patriarchal, so are our politics. Women are judged harshly, given a narrower margin of error and are often not included when late night political deals and strategies are being cut. Another element is how consensual sexual relationship are more likely to […]
“Don’t adopt the tactics of those who fight you as there will be no difference between you and them.” H.E Madame Monica Geingos