By Eratus Ndueh
Despite recent unrests in some parts of Fako division, the mayor of Limbe City, Paul Efome Ngale, conveyed his gratefulness to the Cameroonian military for sustaining peace and stability in the city that is in the Southwest region, during a visit by two generals on February 16, 2024.
This comes on the sidelines of the mayor’s plans to reignite the Limbe Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC)
Observers however, the persisting insecurity in the region raises the concern of whether the military are doing enough to contain the so called ‘peace and security’ in that part of the country.
Meantime, Limbe residents remain worried due to the constant threat of violence from separatist groups. The recent attackers by assailants who set fire on houses and opened fire on residents which claimed the lives of 20 civilians and seven injured in Mamfe, further highlight the tense atmosphere in the region.
While the mayor compliment the military’s role in the city, it’s crucial to acknowledge the discord be
tween his narrative and the lived experiences of Limbe residents. The closing up of shops for respecting ghost towns, suggests a more complex reality where fear and instability persist.
The complexity in comprehending the happenings in the region requires recognizing the inconsistency between official tales and the reality of ordinary citizens. However, further investigation is needed to shed light on the complexities of the conflict and the true state of peace and stability in the city.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
WINDHOEK: The late President Hage Geingob broke barriers and made it possible for a girl on crutches to present him on issues of disability, Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, has said.
Paying tribute to Geingob during a candlelight vigil here on Friday, Manombe-Ncube said Geingob’s belief in inclusivity in the Namibian House led to her appointment in 2015.
‘The girl on crutches had many dreams but never dreamed of becoming a national leader, but Dr Hage Geingob made it possible. It was important to Dr Geingob that persons with disabilities and marginalised communities have access to him and therefore placed us in the Presidency,’ she said.
Manombe-Ncube narrated that it was her desire to join the liberation struggle, however, was stopped by her parents due to her disability, noting that she then joined civil society groups, which allowed her to contribute to the struggle.
She noted that while serving as Namibia’s first Prime Minister, Geingob championed the establishment of a di
sability unit in his ministry, with the desire to ensure that affairs of persons with disabilities are attended to.
‘This is a clear indication of the president’s heart for vulnerable people and his desire to ensure they are included in all spheres of Namibian society,’ she said. Manombe-Ncube further noted that under Geingob’s leadership, grants for persons with disabilities increased from N.dollars 250 to N.dollars 1400, noting that the Harambee Prosperity Plan l and ll equally speak of Geingob’s heartfelt desires of bringing everyone on board to prosper, advance and live a better life.
‘If you wonder how you can honour the late president, let us embrace the principle of inclusivity as our late leader did. It is only when everybody takes responsibility that Namibia will truly become an inclusive country,’ she said.
Geingob died at the age of 82 in a Windhoek hospital. His memorial service is scheduled for 24 February, to be followed by his burial on 25 February 2024 at Heroes’ Acre Cemetery on the outski
rts of Windhoek.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency