MBABANE:Nangolo Mbumba has been sworn-in as the new President of Namibia, a few hours after the death of his predecessor, the British Broadcasting Corporation(BBC) reported on Sunday afternoon.
Hage Geingob(82)died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek.
A veteran of the country's independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month.
The nation had lost a “liberation... icon", Mr Mbumba said.
HAGE GEINGOB’S DEATH:Nangolo Mbumba takes over as Namibian President(pic Internet).