Ephraim Nekongo — SWAPO Party Youth League secretary, involved in party positions on environmental permits, airline revival, and parliamentary conduct as of April 2026.
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The Namibian
SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo says environmental decisions should not be left solely to administrative officials
“SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo says environmental decisions should not be left solely to administrative officials and ministers must oversee decisions made within their ministries.”
Swapo youth league wants Cabinet to vet permitsWindhoek Observer
SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo said the youth wing had maintained consistent position against phosphate mining since 2019
“In a statement issued on Friday, SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo, said the youth wing had maintained a consistent position against phosphate mining since 2019.”
SPYL renews opposition to phosphate miningThe Namibian
SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo said the youth league remains opposed to phosphate mining since 2019
“SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo on Friday said the youth league remains opposed to phosphate mining and has maintained this position since 2019.”
Swapo’s young wing wants phosphate mining clearance scrappedWindhoek Observer
Ephraim Nekongo described the handover of licences to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi and Namibia Air Committee as a significant milestone
“Nekongo said the recent handover of licences by the Transport Commission to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi and the Namibia Air Committee marked a "significant milestone" in the process.”
‘Lessons have been drawn’: SPYL backs national airline revivalWindhoek Observer
Ephraim Nekongo said lessons have been drawn from past failures and a more sustainable foundation is being laid
“"The current progress, including the acquisition of aircraft and the scheduled first flight in the first week of December, demonstrates that lessons have been drawn from past failures and that a more sustainable foundation is being laid," Nekongo said.”
‘Lessons have been drawn’: SPYL backs national airline revivalThe Namibian
Swapo Party Youth League secretary Ephraim Nekongo dismissed Itula's call as an insult to Namibian voters
“Swapo Party Youth League secretary Ephraim Nekongo has dismissed Itula's call, describing it as an insult to Namibian voters and an attempt to avoid political responsibility.”
MPs dismiss Itula’s parliament dissolution callInformanté
SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo expressed deep regret over the indefinite postponement of the Assembly
“SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo expressed deep regret over the indefinite postponement of the Assembly, which was halted on 21 June after violent disruptions left at least nine delegates injured.”
SPYL distances itself from violent acts during Swakopmund gatheringInformanté
Nekongo said the failure stemmed from fundamental matters unresolved before the convention
“In a statement issued on Monday, Nekongo said the failure to conclude the Assembly stemmed from fundamental matters that could and should have been resolved long before the convention.”
SPYL distances itself from violent acts during Swakopmund gatheringThe Namibian
Ephraim Nekongo says the day honours the students of Soweto who protested against an unjust education system on 16 June 1976
“In a statement issued on Tuesday, SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo says the day honours the students of Soweto who, on 16 June 1976, protested against an unjust education system and sacrificed their lives in pursuit of quality education, dignity and freedom.”
SPYL urges youth to champion education on Day of the African ChildThe Namibian
Ephraim Nekongo stresses that challenges remain in ensuring quality education and equal opportunities
“However, Nekongo stresses that challenges remain, particularly in ensuring quality education, digital literacy and equal opportunities for children in rural and marginalised communities.”
SPYL urges youth to champion education on Day of the African ChildThe Swapo Party Youth League wants the Cabinet to oversee environmental clearance decisions, arguing that ministers must supervise decisions within their ministries. Critics including former Cabinet minister Helmut Angula warn that Cabinet involvement could politicise the process and that administrators should remain responsible for ECC applications.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Youth League wants the Cabinet to oversee environmental clearance decisions, arguing that ministers must supervise decisions within their ministries. Critics including former Cabinet minister Helmut Angula warn that Cabinet involvement could politicise the process and that administrators should remain responsible for ECC applications.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The SWAPO Party Youth League has renewed its opposition to phosphate mining in Namibia, calling for the Environmental Clearance Certificate to be reviewed and set aside, citing risks to the fishing industry (which contributes 4.1% to GDP and employs about 19,440 people) and concerns about habitat destruction, water pollution, and radioactive waste generation.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Swapo Party Youth League has called for the environmental clearance certificate granted to Namibian Marine Phosphate to be reviewed and set aside, citing concerns that the project could threaten Namibia's fishing industry and marine environment through pollution and habitat damage.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
SWAPO Party Youth League Secretary Ephraim Nekongo has welcomed progress toward reviving Namibia's national airline, citing the handover of licences, acquisition of aircraft, and a scheduled first flight in the first week of December as evidence that lessons from past failures have been drawn.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Opposition leader Panduleni Itula called on the president to dissolve the National Assembly, arguing parliament has been ineffective and slow in lawmaking since 2025; lawmakers rejected the proposal, saying parliament's shortcomings do not justify fresh elections.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The SWAPO Party Youth League distanced itself from violent scenes at the National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund on 21 June, which left at least nine delegates injured and prompted an indefinite postponement. SPYL said it had repeatedly raised unresolved concerns with the NYC administration and Ministry of Education about affiliate participation, bogus delegates, and legal compliance violations, but these issues were not adequately addressed.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Swapo Party Youth League calls on young Namibians to become ambassadors of education and contribute to national development on the Day of the African Child, citing Namibia's progress in expanding educational access since independence while noting remaining challenges in quality education and digital literacy for rural and marginalised communities.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The SWAPO Party Youth League regional executive committee in Kavango East suspended regional secretary Bibiana Shapi pending investigation into allegations that she undermined the committee's authority and unity by participating in efforts to remove elected members. Shapi rejected the suspension as unconstitutional and politically motivated, amid preparations for an extraordinary regional conference to fill a vacant position.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare publicly supports president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah serving a second term, arguing that previous elected presidents served more than one term and that premature succession debates distract from government service delivery. Swapo's elective congress to choose a presidential candidate for the 2029 elections is expected next year.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo member of parliament James Uerikua, 43, died in a road accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa region while travelling with his family. Colleagues remembered him as a fearless, articulate debater who brought intellect and humour to parliamentary discourse and strengthened national security and international cooperation.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo Party Youth League secretary Ephraim Nekongo says discussions about leadership succession ahead of the party's 2027 congress are premature, as the party is still completing internal renewal processes at grassroots level before national leadership decisions are made.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Members of parliament have raised concerns that the recently tabled 2026/27 budget, which allocates N$81.3 billion to operational expenditure and only N$6.5 billion to development spending, fails to adequately address youth unemployment and lacks a credible plan for job creation. IPC parliamentarian Michael Mwashindange argued that the fiscal framework prioritises recurring operational costs over strategic investments, while rising debt payments and interest costs continue to crowd out productive investments needed to stimulate employment.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo Party Youth League secretary general Ephraim Nekongo has called on National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu to apologize and withdraw comments made to education deputy minister Dino Ballotti during National Assembly proceedings, citing the need for respectful parliamentary conduct and saying personal attacks undermine the Namibian Constitution.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi has said he will not contest for the Swapo secretary general position or any of the party's top four posts at the 2027 party congress. The announcement comes amid speculation about potential candidates for the party's leadership race, including Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and SPYL leader Ephraim Nekongo.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Joseph Kauandenge, president of the Association of Localised Interests, has accused Swapo of using its parliamentary majority to rush legislation without proper debate or public input, resulting in bills that fail legal scrutiny. Swapo's youth league secretary Ephraim Nekongo disputed this, stating that the party has proper review processes and engages in parliamentary discussion before passing laws.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.
6 January 2026 · New Era →