Also known as: MP Jerry Ekandjo
Former Cabinet minister who has called for scrutiny of marine phosphate exploration projects.
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The Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo questioned why a pioneer of the liberation struggle would be buried at Pionierspark when his resting place should be at Heroes' Acre
“Former anti-apartheid activist and political prisoner Jerry Ekandjo, during a remembrance ceremony at the Shityuwete's family home on Wednesday, questioned why a pioneer of the liberation struggle would be buried at Pionierspark when his resting place should be at Heroes' Acre.”
‘An insult to bury Shityuwete at Pionierspark’New Era
Jerry Ekandjo called on the government to halt and thoroughly scrutinise marine phosphate exploration
“Veteran politician and former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has called on the government to halt and thoroughly scrutinise marine phosphate exploration.”
Namibia not phosphate guinea pig – Ekandjo … ex-Cabinet minister enters frayThe Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo roped in Philip Tjeriye to serve as adviser when minister of local government and housing
“At independence in 1990, when people were jockeying for positions, he simply took a back seat until Jerry Ekandjo roped him in, much later, to serve as his adviser when he was the minister of local government and housing.”
A Tribute to Philip TjeriyeThe Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo led lawmakers in supporting bills making same-sex relationships illegal
“Led by demagogues and the foul-mouthed Swapo backbencher Jerry Ekandjo, nearly all 146 MPs in the National Assembly and National Council appear to have supported bills that make it illegal to engage in same-sex relationships.”
MPs Have Blood on Their HandsThe Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo issued decision to deport Jose Domingos Sikunda to Angola
“In Sikunda v Immigration Selection Board, the Supreme Court unanimously set aside a decision by the then minister of home affairs, Jerry Ekandjo, to deport Jose Domingos Sikunda to Angola.”
Celebrating 34 Years of Judicial IndependenceThe Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo has made documented expletives and attacks on judges
“Expletives and attacks on judges by parliamentary mob leader Jerry Ekandjo are well documented.”
The Chilling Combination of Power and ThuggeryThe Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo introduced a private members bill aimed to undercut a Supreme Court decision on gay couple marriages
“His cacophonic crusade reached a crescendo; he introduced a "private members bill" aimed to undercut a Supreme Court decision that forced the government to accept gay couple marriages conducted in a foreign country as legal.”
It’s Rule of Law vs Whims of ManThe Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo was found guilty of contempt of court for defying a High Court order to release Jose Domingo Sikunda
“On 9 February 2001, Ekandjo was found guilty of contempt of court for defying a High Court order to release from jail Jose Domingo Sikunda, a representative to Namibia of the Angolan rebel group Unita.”
It’s Rule of Law vs Whims of ManThe Namibian
Jerry Ekandjo was booted from government for stating Swapo leadership was weak
“For instance, Swapo leaders Jerry Ekandjo and Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana have been booted from the government for stating the Swapo leadership was weak.”
Let Them Campaign PubliclyFormer political prisoners and parliamentarians have criticised the government's decision to bury liberation struggle veteran Helao Shityuwete at Pionierspark, arguing that his 18 years on Robben Island and his role in the liberation struggle warranted burial at Heroes' Acre instead.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Former political prisoners and parliamentarians have criticised the government's decision to bury liberation struggle veteran Helao Shityuwete at Pionierspark, arguing that his 18 years on Robben Island and his role in the liberation struggle warranted burial at Heroes' Acre instead.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has called on the government to halt and thoroughly scrutinise marine phosphate exploration, warning that Namibia must not sacrifice its fisheries and marine ecosystem for promises of jobs and foreign investment. His call comes after the controversial Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project received a fresh Environment Clearance Certificate on 5 August 2026, prompting renewed opposition from the fishing industry, environment groups, and political voices including the Swapo Party Youth League.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian editorial criticizes NUDO parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu for making racial remarks in parliament, calling such divisive statements inappropriate and unworthy of lawmakers sworn to uphold the Constitution. The piece also faults parliament's poor legislative record and calls for accountability, noting that no non-budget law has passed since members were sworn in last year.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →