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.
The expanded Anirep-HopSol Africa solar plant at Otjiwarongo was commissioned on Thursday, increasing generation capacity from five megawatts to 13 megawatts and becoming the country's first solar facility backed by modern battery storage to supply roughly 11 megawatts to the national grid.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The expanded Anirep-HopSol Africa solar plant at Otjiwarongo was commissioned on Thursday, increasing generation capacity from five megawatts to 13 megawatts and becoming the country's first solar facility backed by modern battery storage to supply roughly 11 megawatts to the national grid.
13 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 →
Namibian boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his World Boxing Organisation Africa Super Featherweight Championship against Zimbabwe's Tinashe Mwadziwana on 2 May at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. The undefeated fighter, promoted by AC Promotions, aims to advance his world rankings and pursue international glory.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title against experienced Zimbabwean Tinashe Mwadziwane on 2 May at the Roman Catholic Hall. The fight, part of a boxing event called 'May Day', forms part of Nangolo's campaign to break into the WBO's Top 10 world rankings.
26 February 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 →
Boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title on April 25, following his recent ranking among the WBO's top 15 boxers. AC Promotions is seeking corporate sponsorship and government support to cover sanctioning fees and operational costs for the event.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
AC Promotions chairman Imms Paulus is appealing for private and government support to raise funds for Flame 'Special One' Nangolo's WBO Africa Super Featherweight title defence scheduled for 25 April. The promotion says it lacks sponsorship to cover WBO sanctioning fees and operational costs, and is calling on corporate companies and the government's sports budget to support the event.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Sem Pendapala Nepando, assistant headman of Iikokola village in Oshikoto region, was shot and killed on 2 January 2026 during a community meeting over a land dispute. Thousands of mourners attended his funeral at Onamutene cemetery on Saturday, with local leaders praising his commitment to peace and service; the accused remains in custody pending trial.
12 January 2026 · New Era →