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Hage Geingob: Namibian president who played a modernising role

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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He was Namibia’s first prime minister from 1990 to 2002, and served as prime minister again from 2012 to 2015.

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  • He was Namibia’s first prime minister from 1990 to 2002, and served as prime minister again from 2012 to 2015.
  • He joined the ranks of the national liberation movement South West African People’s Organisation (Swapo during its formation in 1960.
  • The Namibian nation has lost a distinguished servant of the people, a
    liberation struggle icon, the chief architect of our constitution and the pillar of the Namibian house.
  • Nujoma, the founding president of Swapo, served as president for three terms (1990-2005).

Geingob’s career

  • This made him different from the mainstream Swapo leadership, which is mainly from the Oshiwambo-speaking population.
  • People welcomed a leader with origins in an ethnically defined minority group as a sign of multi-cultural plurality.
  • In 2004 he obtained a PhD at the University of Leeds for a thesis on state formation in Namibia.
  • His clever politically strategic mind paved the way to be elected as president of the party and state.

Geingob’s presidency

  • While Nujoma was termed the president for stability and Pohamba the president for continuity, Geingob campaigned as president for prosperity.
  • Geingob’s rhetoric disclosed a stronger contrast between what was said and what was done than that of his predecessors.
  • He used more populist rhetoric as his style of governance and leadership, coining the metaphor of the “Namibian House.
  • … Let us stand together in building this new Namibian house in which no Namibian will feel left out.
  • … Let us stand together in building this new Namibian house in which no Namibian will feel left out.

The moderniser

  • Fondly called "Auntie Patty”, Priscilla Geingos was laid to rest in Windhoek in 2014.
  • Before entering office, Geingob (divorced for a second time from Loini Kandume in 2008) married the businesswoman Monica Kalondo in 2015.
  • Strong, loyal, and independent-minded, Monica Geingos became an active and internationally recognised First Lady.

Geingob’s legacy

  • Germany cannot morally express commitment to the United Nations Convention against genocide, including atonement for the genocide in Namibia, whilst supporting the equivalent of a holocaust and genocide in Gaza.
  • The German Government is yet to fully atone for the genocide it committed on Namibian soil.
  • Geingob was ambitious to enter Namibian history as the president who did more to promote the welfare and advancement of citizens.
  • His legacy as a moderniser will live on despite all the contradictions and unfulfilled promises.


Henning Melber is a member of Swapo since 1974.

15TH ANNUAL PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MARCH HELD AT CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coral Reef Montessori Academy, a charter school with a 25-year legacy of offering holistic education and embracing the principles of peace, marked a significant milestone by hosting its 15th annual Peace and Social Justice March and Assembly on January 31, 2024. The charter school community came together for a powerful display of solidarity and shared values during the march. Today the Academy serves nearly 600 Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students across Miami-Dade County.

Key Points: 
  • "The annual Peace and Social Justice March and Assembly illuminate the unity and harmony that characterize Coral Reef Montessori Academy," said Co-founder Dr. Juliet King.
  • The annual Peace Walk served as a tangible demonstration of the importance of peace in resolving conflicts, respecting differences, and fostering harmonious relationships.
  • The event recognized advocacy groups and leaders influenced by Dr. King and Dr. Montessori, as well as lesser-known practitioners of peace.
  • Coral Reef Montessori Academy is currently accepting applications for enrollment for all grades.

Labor, Business Groups: Legislation Risks Biden’s Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in California’s Hydrogen Future to Fight Climate Change

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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Assembly Bill 1550, authored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), would mandate the costly and burdensome “3 Pillars” principles on hydrogen production in California.

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  • Assembly Bill 1550, authored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), would mandate the costly and burdensome “3 Pillars” principles on hydrogen production in California.
  • However, opponents say these rigid requirements will likely result in the chilling of the development of renewable and clean hydrogen that is critical to cutting pollution and expanding clean energy in California.
  • Programs like the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard and cap and trade program already provide the desired environmental protections making AB 1550 unnecessary and fatal to the development and deployment of clean and renewable hydrogen.
  • They also noted it would risk California’s status as one of seven regional “hydrogen hubs” in the U.S. named by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Consumer Watchdog Wants Legislative Investigation Into CA Department of Finance $300 Million Understatement of Bottle Deposit Funds As Means to Stop Spending on Reforms

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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"The integrity of the state budget is critical for the functioning of the government," Consumer Watchdog wrote two lawmakers today.

Key Points: 
  • "The integrity of the state budget is critical for the functioning of the government," Consumer Watchdog wrote two lawmakers today.
  • "The current balance in the BCRF fund is reported in the Governor's Budget as $538 million for fiscal year 2022/23.
  • The fund in that fiscal year contained $830 million, according to financial statements submitted by CalRecycle to the Department of Finance (DOF).
  • There is a pattern of the Department of Finance grossly understating the fund balance so that CalRecyle cannot spend legislative-appropriated funds.

Child abuse: Council of Europe wants to compensate victims

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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STRASBOURG, France, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Europe, to which 46 states with over 600 million citizens belong, today voted in favor of dealing with past cases of abuse along the lines of Switzerland. Accordingly, the suffering of survivors of child abuse should be officially recognized in the member states, those affected should receive a reparation payment - regardless of any statute of limitations - and a scientific investigation should take place in the respective countries. The Assembly calls on all member States to take stock of the situation of violence committed in public, private, or religious institutions against children to create the right conditions for victims to speak out. The ground-breaking recommendations of the Council of Europe correspond to the demands of the European "Justice Initiative", which was launched by the Swiss Guido Fluri Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • The ground-breaking recommendations of the Council of Europe correspond to the demands of the European "Justice Initiative", which was launched by the Swiss Guido Fluri Foundation.
  • As a result of this successful reparation, victims' groups and child protection organizations from all over Europe joined forces in the "Justice Initiative" and campaigned for a similar bill at the Council of Europe level.
  • "The fact that the Council of Europe has decided on a comprehensive reappraisal is a great moment for survivors from all over Europe!
  • The Council of Europe demands that member states take stock of the situation of child abuse in institutions in our countries (Doc.

Robert J. "Bobby" Jeffries Launches Candidacy for Pennsylvania's 106th District in the General Assembly

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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"Bobby" Jeffries has declared his candidacy to represent Pennsylvania's 106th District in the General Assembly, offering a genuine Republican choice for taxpayers.

Key Points: 
  • "Bobby" Jeffries has declared his candidacy to represent Pennsylvania's 106th District in the General Assembly, offering a genuine Republican choice for taxpayers.
  • In 2020, Jeffries authored "America's Perigon," featuring a foreword by New York Times Bestseller Roger Stone.
  • Recognizing the need for early support for President Trump's potential 2024 candidacy, he founded the National Draft Donald J. Trump for President 2024 Committee in 2022.
  • According to Jeffries, the uniquely difficult problems we face today cannot be solved by the failed solutions of the past.

Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos Assumes ABAG Helm

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) last night inaugurated Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos as its new president and Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín as Vice President of the regional planning agency and council of governments. Both will serve two-year terms.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) last night inaugurated Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos as its new president and Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín as Vice President of the regional planning agency and council of governments.
  • Ramos's ascension to the ABAG presidency marks the first time Napa County officials simultaneously have led both ABAG and its sibling organization, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
  • Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza has served as MTC Chair since 2021.
  • Ramos, who has served for the past four years as ABAG's Vice President, becomes only the second Napa County official to lead the Association.

ASSEMBLY HIRES RYAN GARNER AS FIRST-EVER MENA CHIEF ACTIVATION OFFICER

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Assembly announced the appointment of its inaugural Chief Activation Officer in MENA, Ryan Garner. In this strategic leadership role, Garner will spearhead media activation and delivery, reporting to Assembly's MENA CEO Faisal Dean.  

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Assembly announced the appointment of its inaugural Chief Activation Officer in MENA, Ryan Garner.
  • In this strategic leadership role, Garner will spearhead media activation and delivery, reporting to Assembly's MENA CEO Faisal Dean.
  • Garner will partner with leadership across functions to drive Assembly's goals forward in MENA – managing key media partnerships and fostering high-performance teams driven by AI and automation for optimal brand and performance results.
  • "Ryan's appointment as Chief Activation Officer is another strategic milestone in positioning Assembly as the go-to omnichannel media agency.

ASSEMBLY ELEVATES JAMES APPLEBY TO UK MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Assembly announced the promotion of James Appleby to the position of UK Managing Director, reporting to Europe CEO Matt Adams. Appleby joined Assembly in September 2023 as one of three new managing partners and has been instrumental in shaping what's next for Assembly while setting strategic priorities to ensure Assembly remains at the forefront of the media industry. 

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Assembly announced the promotion of James Appleby to the position of UK Managing Director, reporting to Europe CEO Matt Adams.
  • Appleby joined Assembly in September 2023 as one of three new managing partners and has been instrumental in shaping what's next for Assembly while setting strategic priorities to ensure Assembly remains at the forefront of the media industry.
  • As Assembly endeavors to establish a more substantial presence in the UK, Appleby will be charged with expanding market reach and cultivating stronger ties with UK clients as the agency actively invests in the region.
  • As the newly appointed UK Managing Director, James Appleby will play a pivotal role in shaping the agency's strategic vision, fostering innovation, and enhancing client relationships.

Vortex Metal's Recap of 2023 Milestones and Outline of 2024 Catalysts

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Illapel Copper Project Agreement: Vortex signed a Definitive Agreement to acquire up to 80% ownership in the Illapel Copper Project, in Chile's Choapa province.

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  • Illapel Copper Project Agreement: Vortex signed a Definitive Agreement to acquire up to 80% ownership in the Illapel Copper Project, in Chile's Choapa province.
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Completion: At the Riqueza Marina & Zaachila projects in Oaxaca, Mexico, comprehensive environmental assessments have been completed.
  • As we enter 2024, Vortex Metals is powered by a dedicated team of scientists and executives, focused on delivering substantial value to our stakeholders.
  • Vortex intends to actively market the Company in 2024, a schedule of events will be released shortly.