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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Matheus Nangolo

Also known as: Nangolo · Dorthea Nangolo · Flame 'Special One' Nangolo · Special One · Fillemon Nangolo · Iyaloo Nangolo · SpecialOne · Flame "Special One" Nangolo · Flame Nangolo · 'Special One' · Shuumbwa Nangolo

President of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia, leading ex-combatants demanding accountability for repatriation funds from 1989.

Politics

Swapo proceeds with 66th anniversary despite protest camp

The News

Swapo will hold its 66th anniversary celebrations this Sunday while respecting a court order allowing ex-combatants to continue their months-long protest at the party's head office in Windhoek. The group has been camping since October, demanding accountability over funds they claim were allocated for repatriated refugees before independence.

Why it matters

Swapo's 66th anniversary celebration highlights ongoing tensions within the ruling party, as war veterans maintain a court-protected protest at party headquarters over unresolved accountability issues from the struggle for independence. The court ruling protecting the ex-combatants' encampment signals public scrutiny of how the party addresses grievances from those who fought for the nation's freedom.

21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Swapo proceeds with 66th anniversary despite protest camp

    Swapo will hold its 66th anniversary celebrations this Sunday while respecting a court order allowing ex-combatants to continue their months-long protest at the party's head office in Windhoek. The group has been camping since October, demanding accountability over funds they claim were allocated for repatriated refugees before independence.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Windhoek High Court strikes down Swapo eviction bid

    The Windhoek High Court has struck Swapo's urgent application to evict a group of people camping at the party's national headquarters since October last year off the court roll, with the judge finding it did not meet the requirements for an urgent hearing. The group, led by Matheus Nangolo, are demanding clarification about funds allegedly provided by the United Nations for the repatriation of Namibian exiles in 1989.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Student unions demand fair funding model after Nanso suspension

    Student unions have called on the government to establish an equitable funding model after the suspension of funding to the Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) amid allegations of misuse and favouritism. While some unions welcome the halt to Nanso's exclusive funding, they oppose complete removal of financial support to student bodies and instead urge the Ministry of Education to distribute budgets fairly among all three student organisations in Namibia.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. High Court dismisses Swapo's bid to evict camping ex-combatants

    Windhoek High Court Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed Swapo's urgent application to evict war veterans camping at its headquarters, ruling the application lacked urgency. The veterans, who have occupied the site since October 2025, are demanding payment of benefits from the 1989 liberation struggle that they say remains unresolved.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Special One to defend super featherweight title against Alligator

    AC Boxing Promotions will stage a WBO Africa Super Featherweight title bout on 30 May 2026 at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek, with defending champion Flame "Special One" Nangolo facing challenger Martin "The Alligator" Mukungu in the headline event of a six-bout card.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

  3. Nangolo defends WBO Africa title against Mukungu on May 30

    Boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa Super Featherweight title against Martin "The Alligator" Mukungu in Windhoek on 30 May, after the originally scheduled opponent Tinashe Mwadziwane did not materialise due to scheduling conflicts and record concerns.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Nakathila denies retirement, eyes two to three more fights

    Namibian boxer Jeremiah Nakathila has dismissed reports that his career is over, saying he remains open to two or three more bouts if credible opportunities arise, though no formal retirement decision has been made. The 36-year-old emphasized that his valid visa, good ranking, and recovery from injury position him to continue fighting.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Namibian boxer Nangolo fights for world title pathway

    Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his World Boxing Organisation Africa super featherweight title against Zimbabwe's Tinashe Mwadziwane on 2 May, in a bout that could move him closer to a world title opportunity. The fight headlines AC Promotions' May Day Boxing Night at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek, with Nangolo currently unbeaten after 14 professional fights.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Swapo seeks court order to evict headquarters campers

    Swapo has filed an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court to evict about 50 people who have been camping at the party's national headquarters since October 2024, demanding clarity on alleged UN funds for repatriated exiled Namibians in 1989. The hearing is scheduled for 27 March after the court gave respondents time to obtain legal representation.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Minister reverses Uukolonkadhi chief approval, orders investigation

    Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa approved one chieftaincy claimant as chief in January but reversed course within weeks, withdrawing his letter and ordering an investigation into the disputed succession following the death of the previous chief in October 2024. The dispute centers on competing claims from two nephews, Malakia Shoombe and Johannes Asino, with the attorney general's office indicating the minister did not follow proper legal procedures under the Traditional Authorities Act.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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