Namibian first lady pledges to bequeath all her wealth to charity
When they got married in 2015, the president and his wife declared their combined wealth of $7,4m
13 February 2020 - 21:28
Promising to give away all her wealth — estimated at $3m — to charity when she dies, Monica Geingos is on a mission to change the image of African first ladies and tackle sexism and inequality in Namibia, the world’s second most unequal country.
Geingos married Hage Geingob on Valentine’s Day in 2015 — a month before he was sworn in as president of the southern African desert nation, which gained independence from SA in 1990 but remains starkly unequal...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.