Lazarus Kwedhi

Lazarus Kwedhi — columnist who writes on Namibian economic and social inequality, arguing structural inequalities persist despite 1990 independence.

2024-09-252026-10-12

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

September 2026
22 SeptWindhoek Observer
Lazarus Kwedhi objected to the process of the President's nomination for ECN chairperson
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“When the President's nomination letter for the ECN chairperson was tabled, AR did not object to Mr Sindano as an individual.”
Parliament is a check-and-balance, not a post office for President’s letters
August 2026
27 AugWindhoek Observer
Lazarus Kwedhi stated until we name the offspring of colonizers and the colonised, we will keep blaming democracy for our predicament
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“…until we name the offspring of colonizers and the colonised, we will keep blaming democracy for our predicament Lazarus Kwedhi”
From Freedom Fighters to Buffer Class
July 2026
7 JulThe Namibian
Lazarus Kwedhi is a public policy analyst with a Masters in public administration
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“Lazarus Kwedhi is a public policy analyst, and has a Masters in public administration.”
We Are Already in Heaven, if Not in Hell
2 JulWindhoek Observer
Lazarus Kwedhi authored this article about colonialism and decolonisation in Namibia
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“Lazarus Kwedhi Namibia marked 36 years of political independence in 1990.”
White suit, black suit: Colonialism in a chameleon skin
June 2026
21 JunThe Namibian
Lazarus Kwedhi holds a master's degree in public administration from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Source
“He holds a master's degree in public administration from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.”
Windhoek ‘On the Edge’: Who Will Pay for the City We All Migrate To?
2 JunThe Namibian
Lazarus Kwedhi holds master's degree in public administration from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Source
“He holds a master's degree in public administration from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.”
Namibia and Germany: From Colonial Scars to a Shared Future

Politics

Opposition party demands transparency in Electoral Commission chairperson approval

The News

The Affirmative Repositioning Movement objected to the appointment of Gerson Sindano as Electoral Commission chairperson on procedural grounds, demanding access to the Selection Committee report, interview scores, and other documents to test the transparency required by the Electoral Act. The party's challenge signals a shift toward demanding legal accountability and checks and balances rather than accepting presidential nominations without scrutiny.

22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 22 September

Opposition party demands transparency in Electoral Commission chairperson approval
The Affirmative Repositioning Movement objected to the appointment of Gerson Sindano as Electoral Commission chairperson on procedural grounds, demanding access to the Selection Committee report, interview scores, and other documents to test the transparency required by the Electoral Act. The party's challenge signals a shift toward demanding legal accountability and checks and balances rather than accepting presidential nominations without scrutiny.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 27 August

Opinion: Democracy's failure lies with leadership, not system
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's persistent economic and social problems—unresolved land questions, debt, unemployment, and poverty—stem not from democracy itself but from those entrusted to implement it. The author contends that a growing narrative blaming democracy and the Constitution is a misdiagnosis of the deeper structural problem.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 25 August

Opinion: Namibia's constitution needs decolonisation
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's constitutional framework treats opposition parties as inferior and enables majority rule to suppress truth and facts in parliamentary and cabinet decisions, calling for amendment of Articles 32 and 35 to establish a consensus-based system of governance.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 9 July

Windhoek's double taxi fares divide city by geography
Residents of Windhoek areas without taxi ranks pay double fares (N$30 instead of N$15) for the same distance and time, burdening low-income workers, students, and unemployed people who lack employer transport allowances and are forced to choose between unaffordable fares and walking through unsafe conditions.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 7 July

Economic systems promise deferred reward, gatekeepers unchanged
An opinion piece argues that across religion, economics, and politics, Namibians are promised future rewards—heaven, development, prosperity—while present hardship continues. The piece draws a parallel between Christian teaching on earthly poverty and future salvation, and how structural adjustment programs imposed on Africa by the IMF and World Bank produced different outcomes than for Europe, leaving sub-Saharan states trapped in debt and stagnant growth.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

Freedom incomplete 36 years after independence, columnist argues
Namibian columnist Lazarus Kwedhi argues that despite political independence in 1990, structural inequalities persist: unemployment exceeds 30 percent overall and 60 percent among youth, while inflation and interest rates squeeze households and many families rely on single grants to support multiple generations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 30 June

Post-liberation violence betrays ubuntu, scholar warns
An opinion piece argues that South Africa and Namibia, having gained power through liberation struggles, risk abandoning ubuntu—the African principle of collective humanity—and turning their pain toward vulnerable neighbours and foreigners unable to resist, as warned by scholar Mahmood Mamdani's analysis of the Rwandan genocide.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 24 June

Opinion: Deferred reward structures bind religion and economics
An opinion piece argues that across religion, economics, and politics, Namibians are promised rewards later—heaven after death, development after structural adjustment, prosperity after elections—while gatekeepers remain unchanged. The author contends that the same IMF and World Bank institutions that rebuilt Europe after World War II have trapped Africa in debt and stagnant growth.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 21 June

Windhoek struggles with migration, infrastructure capacity limits
Windhoek's infrastructure cannot keep pace with migration from rural areas and other towns, creating housing backlogs and informal settlements. The government lacks a clearly defined central budget to address this market failure, leaving the city to absorb a national demand with local resources.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 14 June

Economist says high house prices, not loan terms, block affordability
Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu argues the government should reduce house prices rather than target mortgage repayment periods, which typically range from 20 to 30 years. He says longer loan terms make expensive houses affordable for first-time buyers and borrowers can pay off mortgages early if they choose.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

Namibia and Germany rebuild ties beyond colonial genocide recognition
Germany formally recognised the 1904–1908 killings of Herero and Nama peoples as genocide in 2021 and committed €1.1 billion over 30 years for reconstruction in affected communities. The article examines whether the two nations can move beyond historical trauma to build a relationship based on mutual interest and respect.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →