Matheus Nangolo

President of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia, leading a protest camp at Swapo headquarters since October demanding repatriation benefits.

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January 2026
26 JanThe Namibian
Matheus Nangolo tendered unreserved apology to affected journalists and media bodies
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“"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 journalists

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PLAN war veteran sues SWAPO secretary general for defamation

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Matheus Nangolo, chairperson of the former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia and liberation struggle veteran, is suing SWAPO Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa for N$25 million over alleged defamatory remarks made on 18 January 2026 at SWAPO headquarters, where she allegedly called repatriated veterans threatening and accused them of environmental damage and property grabbing.

2 October 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 2 October

PLAN war veteran sues SWAPO secretary general for defamation
Matheus Nangolo, chairperson of the former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia and liberation struggle veteran, is suing SWAPO Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa for N$25 million over alleged defamatory remarks made on 18 January 2026 at SWAPO headquarters, where she allegedly called repatriated veterans threatening and accused them of environmental damage and property grabbing.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 11 August

Swapo veterans petition over two-month court case delay
A group of Swapo veterans under the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia petitioned the minister of justice and labour relations over an alleged two-month delay in a High Court case where they are suing Swapo for N$25 million, which has remained without a hearing date since June 6. The veterans, who have been camping at Swapo headquarters since October 2025 demanding N$21.6 million allegedly allocated by the United Nations for their reintegration, say the delay has caused frustration and uncertainty.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

Former refugees protest Swapo HQ opening over unpaid repatriation funds
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 →

Tuesday 21 April

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

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 →

Friday 17 April

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 →

Friday 20 March

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 →

Wednesday 11 March

Swapo seeks court eviction of former exiles at party headquarters
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 →

Monday 26 January

Former refugees association apologises for harassment of NBC journalists
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 →