Namibia President, Hage Geingob dead at 82

Hage Geingob, Namibia’s President is dead.

Geingob died in the early hours of Sunday after a battle with cancer.

The death of the 82-year-old was announced in a statement signed by the acting president, Nangolo Mbumba.

“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.

“At his side was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children.”