President of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia, leading a protest camp at Swapo headquarters since October demanding repatriation benefits.
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The Namibian
Chairperson Matheus Nangolo said the group had coordinated with party members on where to place the posters
“Chairperson Matheus Nangolo told The Namibian yesterday that the group had coordinated with party members on where to place the posters.”
Former refugees protest at Swapo HQ openingThe Namibian
Matheus Nangolo maintained that they would not leave until grievances are addressed
“The group's spokesperson, Matheus Nangolo, has maintained that they would not leave and that he expect more ex-combatants to join until their grievances are addressed.”
Swapo parties on despite protest campThe Namibian
Matheus Nangolo denied they were occupying premises belonging to Swapo
“In a sworn statement also filed at the court, the leader of the group, Matheus Nangolo, denied they were occupying premises belonging to Swapo.”
Attempt to evict Swapo office campers failsNew Era
Matheus Nangolo stated that the group will continue their occupation at the ruling party's headquarters
“After the ruling, Matheus Nangolo, the leader of the ex-combatants, expressing gratitude for the victory, stated that the group will continue their occupation at the ruling party's headquarters.”
Ex-combats secure victory in eviction applicationThe Namibian
Matheus Nangolo asked the judge to postpone Swapo's urgent application for three months
“Komboni postponed the hearing after a representative of a group of 50 people cited as respondents in the matter, Matheus Nangolo, asked the judge to postpone the party's urgent application for three months to give the group time to find a legal representative.”
Swapo asks court to evict head office campersThe Namibian
Matheus Nangolo said the group is aware of the application seeking their removal and will not leave until they get repatriation benefits
“"We have seen the application for Swapo's eviction intention, however, we are not leaving until we get our repatriation benefits," Nangolo said.”
Swapo seeks High Court eviction of former exiles camping at Windhoek headquartersThe Namibian
Matheus Nangolo acknowledged the incident in a statement issued on Friday
“In a statement issued on Friday association president Matheus Nangolo acknowledged the incident.”
Former refugees association apologises after harassment of NBC journalistsThe Namibian
Matheus Nangolo tendered unreserved apology to affected journalists and media bodies
“"As president of the association, I would like to tender my unreserved apology to the affected journalists, their immediate families, as well as to the NBC and the Editors' Forum of Namibia for any distress or inconvenience caused."”
Former refugees association apologises after harassment of NBC journalistsA group of former refugees repatriated in 1989 protested at Swapo's national headquarters inauguration in Windhoek, demanding access to alleged UN-linked funds and unpaid benefits. The group, camped at the premises since October, says they are considering legal action against Swapo.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A group of former refugees repatriated in 1989 protested at Swapo's national headquarters inauguration in Windhoek, demanding access to alleged UN-linked funds and unpaid benefits. The group, camped at the premises since October, says they are considering legal action against Swapo.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Swapo has filed a High Court application to evict a group of former exiled Namibians who have been camping at the party's Windhoek headquarters since October, demanding repatriation benefits. The group has indicated they will defend the matter and refuse to leave until their grievances are resolved.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia has apologised after its members allegedly verbally abused and obstructed NBC journalists at Swapo headquarters in Windhoek last week. Association president Matheus Nangolo said the actions were those of individuals acting in their personal capacity and do not reflect the organisation's values.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →