Cassinga massacre

Also known as: 4 May 1978 Cassinga massacre

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October 2023
7 OctThe Namibian
… The Cassinga Massacre is given less than two pages yet it remains one of the mysteries of Namibia’s liberation war. …
The agony of never knowing the whole truth

World & Region

Namibia, Angola establish Bi-National Commission for cooperation

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Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.

20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 20 October

Namibia, Angola establish Bi-National Commission for cooperation
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 26 September

Cassinga Memorial Park in Angola nears inauguration readiness
Namibia and Angola's joint committee found the Cassinga Memorial Park in Angola substantially complete and ready for inauguration, with construction reported at 99 percent and remaining work including engraved victim names, coat-of-arms repairs, water supply, and fire prevention measures to be completed before the ceremony.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 23 September

Cassinga Memorial Park nears completion after nine years
The Cassinga Memorial Park in Angola has reached 99% physical completion and is ready for inauguration, nine years after Namibia and Angola began the joint construction project. Defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi said the memorial park, which honours the victims of the 4 May 1978 Cassinga massacre where more than 900 people were killed, represents a symbol of historic solidarity between the two nations.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 14 June

UN review commends Namibia's rights progress; notes persistent concerns
During Namibia's Universal Periodic Review at the UN in May, peer countries commended progress including decriminalisation of same-sex relations and universal healthcare adoption, but raised serious concerns about high rates of gender-based violence, undermining of judicial independence, and lack of legal protection for LGBTQI+ people.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 17 May

President tributes late SWAPO regional coordinator Joplin !Gontes
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to late SWAPO Party Hardap Regional Coordinator Joplin Pagley !Gontes during her funeral service, describing her as a committed leader whose life was defined by service, compassion, and dedication to the party and Namibian people. !Gontes passed away on 4 May 2026, the same day Namibia commemorated the 48th anniversary of the Cassinga Massacre, and had served in education and health sectors before becoming a SWAPO Party Regional Coordinator in 2022.
17 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 5 May

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for unity at Cassinga Day commemoration
At the 48th commemoration of the Cassinga massacre in Outapi, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to uphold unity and protect the country's independence, warning against corruption, nepotism and favouritism. The IPC stated that Cassinga Day should not be used for political purposes.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 4 May

Vice President calls for unity at Cassinga Day vigil
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed a Cassinga Day commemoration and candlelight vigil in Gibeon, calling on Namibians to preserve unity and uphold values of the liberation struggle. She paid tribute to victims of the 1978 Cassinga Massacre, emphasizing the need to address socio-economic challenges and prevent division.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 March

Speaker honours liberation struggle on Namibia's 36th independence day
At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →