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Aloisius Kangulu

Aloisius Kangulu — IPC's shadow minister of defence and Erongo chairperson, criticising government's handling of veterans' concerns.

2024-10-282026-08-21

What’s been said

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  1. August 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    Shadow minister Aloisius Kangulu asked government to provide Parliament with a clear, time-bound plan for addressing the backlog

    Source

    Shadow minister Aloisius Kangulu is therefore justified in asking government to provide Parliament with a clear, time-bound plan for addressing the backlog.

    Veterans Deserve More Than Promises
  3. The Namibian

    Independent Patriots for Change Erongo regional chairperson Aloisius Kangulu called for urgent dialogue between Gendev's management, workers and their union

    Source

    Independent Patriots for Change Erongo regional chairperson Aloisius Kangulu recently visited striking employees and called for urgent dialogue between Gendev's management, workers and their union.

    Gendev wage dispute remains deadlocked
  4. July 2026
  5. New Era

    Aloisius Kangulu said restructuring aimed at ensuring capable leadership for next five years

    Source

    Kangulu said the restructuring process was aimed at ensuring the party had capable leadership in place to guide its structures over the next five years, following a directive from the national general secretary.

    Poverty, unemployment our real enemies – IPC
  6. New Era

    Aloisius Kangulu said IPC members should focus on strengthening party structures, not political propaganda

    Source

    Therefore, IPC members should not be distracted by political propaganda or speculation on social media but focus on strengthening the party's structures and implementing its programmes, he said.

    Poverty, unemployment our real enemies – IPC
  7. The Namibian

    Aloisius Kangulu alleged that Swapo has historically used poverty to weaken opposition parties

    Source

    Kangulu further alleged that Swapo has historically used poverty and people's personal circumstances to weaken opposition parties.

    IPC claims Swapo uses poverty to weaken opposition
  8. June 2026
  9. Windhoek Observer

    Aloisius Kangulu urged Minister Kapofi to personally engage the protesting veterans

    Source

    Kapofi's remarks come after Kangulu urged him to personally engage the veterans, who have been camping outside the Swapo headquarters opposite Katutura State Hospital.

    Kapofi rejects calls to visit protesting veterans
  10. March 2026
  11. The Namibian

    Independent Patriots for Change Aloisius Kangulu said government must stop creating institutions if not going to support them

    Source

    Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Aloisius Kangulu said the government must stop creating institutions if it is not going to support them, arguing such inadequate funding of the ACC cripples its mandate.

    ACC to build N$20-million Oshakati regional office
  12. The Namibian

    Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister Aloisius Kangulu says airspace restrictions could have negative implications on Karibib's economy and tourism

    Source

    Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of defence and veterans affairs Aloisius Kangulu says airspace restrictions could have negative implications on Karibib's economy and sectors such as tourism.

    Meeting on leaked Erongo airspace plan set for 25 March
  13. February 2026
  14. The Namibian

    Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Aloisius Kangulu rejects the bill

    Source

    Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Aloisius Kangulu, however, rejects the bill.

    Environment minister says president won't be issuing petroleum licences
  15. October 2024
  16. The Namibian

    The Independent Patriots for Change's Erongo regional chairperson Aloisius Kangulu stressed the need for political maturity and responsibility

    Source

    The Independent Patriots for Change's Erongo regional chairperson, Aloisius Kangulu, stressed the need for political maturity and responsibility.

    Erongo governor callsfor peaceful elections
Society

Approximately 11,000 liberation veterans still lack Individual Veterans' Projects

The News

About 11,000 registered liberation veterans remain without Individual Veterans' Projects (IVPs), with only about 15,000 of approximately 26,000 registered veterans having received the N$200,000 once-off grant. Funding the remaining beneficiaries is estimated to require N$1.9 billion, prompting calls for government to provide Parliament with a time-bound plan.

13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 13 August

  1. Approximately 11,000 liberation veterans still lack Individual Veterans' Projects

    About 11,000 registered liberation veterans remain without Individual Veterans' Projects (IVPs), with only about 15,000 of approximately 26,000 registered veterans having received the N$200,000 once-off grant. Funding the remaining beneficiaries is estimated to require N$1.9 billion, prompting calls for government to provide Parliament with a time-bound plan.

    13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Gendev offers 70% pay during non-operational periods

    Gendev Fishing Group has proposed paying workers 70% of their guaranteed 195-hour salary during periods when the company is not fully operational, but the union continues to demand 100% of the guarantee, leaving wage negotiations deadlocked. The company says it cannot afford the union's demand due to limited fishing quota and grounds.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 20 July

  1. IPC urges members to focus on poverty and unemployment challenges

    Independent Patriots for Change's Erongo chairperson Aloisius Kangulu called on party members to remain focused on addressing poverty, unemployment and inequality facing ordinary Namibians, rather than allowing internal differences and political speculation to distract them during the party's restructuring process.

    20 July 2026 · New Era

Sunday 19 July

  1. IPC accuses Swapo of exploiting poverty to weaken opposition

    The Independent Patriots for Change has accused Swapo of exploiting poverty and people's personal circumstances to weaken opposition parties, following the defection of former Erongo regional mobiliser Rudolf Kahingunga and others to the ruling party.

    19 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 July

  1. IPC dismisses resignation claims as fake news

    The Independent Patriots for Change has rejected allegations from former Erongo regional mobiliser Rudolf Kahingunga that the party suffers from centralised decision-making and that some branches may boycott upcoming regional elections, with IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge dismissing his claims as "fake news." Kahingunga resigned from the IPC on 7 July and subsequently joined Swapo Party alongside former Swakopmund mayor Blasius Goraseb and 15 members of the IPC's Otjimbingwe branch.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Defence minister rejects calls to meet protesting veterans

    Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi has rejected calls to visit liberation struggle veterans protesting outside Swapo Party headquarters, saying their grievances fall outside his ministerial mandate and that they raise issues beyond his responsibility.

    30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Monday 29 June

  1. IPC accuses Kapofi of mishandling veterans' protest concerns

    The IPC's shadow minister of defence Aloisius Kangulu says Defence Minister Frans Kapofi sidestepped an urgent parliamentary question calling for direct intervention with liberation struggle veterans protesting outside Swapo Party headquarters, instead providing an explanation of veterans' benefits. Kangulu clarified that the question centred on why Kapofi had not personally visited the veterans, and that receiving statutory benefits does not address their broader demands for justice and dignity.

    29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 31 March

  1. ACC to build N$20 million regional office in Oshakati

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has allocated N$20 million for capital development to construct a regional office at Oshakati as part of its N$109 million budget allocation for 2026/27. Parliamentarians commended the move but called for broader regional coverage and better funding and staff compensation to strengthen the ACC's capacity to address corruption.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 19 March

  1. Leaked Erongo military airspace plan sparks industry concern

    The Namibian Defence Force confirmed a proposal to reclassify a military operations area (FYM-401) in Erongo to prohibited airspace, citing international aviation standards. A 25 March meeting will convene aviation authorities and stakeholders to discuss the proposal, which has drawn opposition from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association over concerns about impacts on aviation, tourism, and mining drone operations.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 February

  1. Minister rejects claims president will issue petroleum licences

    Environment Minister Indileni Daniel said the president will not be issuing petroleum licences, contrary to opposition claims, as this is an administrative duty. The amendment bill to place the petroleum sector under the Presidency requires oversight by the highest executive level for strategic national resources, though opposition parliamentarians dispute the move on constitutional and accountability grounds.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian

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