“Learn to accept defeat. I have seen many bright careers destroyed by the inability to accept defeat whether its electoral, whether it’s not being considered for an appointment you felt you where best suited for or given to someone who knows or does less than you. If you obtain public office, don’t build your personality […]
“De-risk your political career with an economic vulnerability plan. I believe young people seeking to enter politics with a public sphere should first have marketable skills, a qualification or means of earning and additional income. There is no more vulnerable position than relying on the discretion of politicians for your livelihood especially if you’re unemployable […]
“Try avoiding taking sides when politicians start clashing. There is a lot of grievances in the political space and if you are not careful you will be forced to take sides. Politicians don’t have permanent friends or enemies, they only have permanent interests. And when they fight each other, they normally don’t include you when […]
“Power is corrosive, it does change people. You can’t control something you don’t understand. And it’s important that you observe power dynamics. be clear on how you behave around it and how you behave when you have it. When you have power, always remember how it felt not to have power and be guided accordingly.” […]
“As a first lady people tend to assume you don’t know much and I’m okay with that as I’m not always in the mood to talk and it gives me time to observe people and power. It’s always a lesson to see how power is used by those who have it and how people who […]
“Youth inclusion will not be achieved without a quota system. It’s also the most orderly way to ensure continuous inter generational succession.” H.E Madame Monica Geingos
“I am sure that by now, many of you who have been given the proverbial seat at the table are starting to notice that sitting at the table doesn’t automatically translate into being heard. I am sure many of you have left meetings re-phrasing how you could have said something better or frustrated that what […]
“The spirit of patriotism and nationalism is highly required in each and every Namibian, in order to continue developing the country and emulate the legacy of the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle. By doing so, I believe, that citizens will be able to carry the torch of freedom and the nation to greater […]
“Let us advice our leaders in a proper way, by making appointments and brief them on issues facing the nation, and the same time, let us give them our suggestions to the solutions.” Hon. Ephraim Nekongo
“The power of partnership and the power of communication, within a partnership, are very important, if we want to protect our children.” H.E Madame Monica Geingos, First Lady of the Republic of Namibia