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Michael Amushelelo

Also known as: Mr Amushelelo · Michael-Ndali Saddam Amushelelo

Social justice activist who has led campaigns against speed humps on Windhoek's B1 Western Bypass and won court compensation for unlawful 2023 arrest during unemployment protest.

2022-04-242026-06-25
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What’s been said

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  1. October 2024

  2. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo rejoined the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF)

    Source

    “Amushelelo yesterday rejoined the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) after announcing on Tuesday that he did not want to be part of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) parliamentary list.”

    Michael Amushelelo rejects ‘political prostitute' label as he rejoins Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters

  3. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo rejected the 'political prostitute' label

    Source

    “Social activist Michael Amushelelo says if he were a 'political prostitute', he would have gone back to Swapo, where there is wealth.”

    Michael Amushelelo rejects ‘political prostitute' label as he rejoins Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters

  4. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo left the LPM after three months

    Source

    “Amushelelo left the LPM just three months after joining the party.”

    LPM accepts Amushelelo’s resignation

  5. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo returned to the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters on Wednesday

    Source

    “He returned to his previous party, the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, on Wednesday.”

    LPM accepts Amushelelo’s resignation

  6. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo announced his decision to withdraw from the party's parliamentary list

    Source

    “Amushelelo announced his decision to withdraw his name from the parliamentary list in a comment posted on LPM's official Facebook page.”

    LPM accepts Amushelelo’s withdrawal from parliamentary list

  7. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo joined the LPM in July after resigning from the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters

    Source

    “Amushelelo joined the LPM in July after resigning from the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF).”

    LPM accepts Amushelelo’s withdrawal from parliamentary list

  8. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo announced he will withdraw his name from the LPM parliamentary list

    Source

    “Political activist Michael Amushelelo says he will withdraw his name from the parliamentary list of the Landless People's Movement (LPM).”

    Amushelelo announces withdrawal from the LPM parliamentary list

  9. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo joined the LPM in July after defecting from NEFF

    Source

    “Amushelelo joined the LPM in July, after defecting from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters.”

    Amushelelo announces withdrawal from the LPM parliamentary list
  10. April 2024

  11. The Namibian

    NEFF leader Michael Amushelelo posted pictures of himself handing over N$1 000 to the accused assaulter, describing him as a legend

    Source

    “NEFF leader Michael Amushelelo proudly posted pictures of him handing over N$1 000 to the accused this week, describing the attacker as a legend.”

    No Vote for Violence
  12. December 2023

  13. The Namibian

    Michael Amushelelo alleged that there is an agenda against the Fishrot accused

    Source

    “We have seen in recent months how individuals like Forex fraud accused and Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters commissar Michael Amushelelo have alleged that there is an agenda against the Fishrot accused.”

    Well Done, Judiciary
Politics

Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.

Why it matters

Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Anti-Corruption Commission—significant political appointment requiring parliamentary approval, relevant to governance and accountability.

3 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

  1. Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.

    3 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

  1. Windhoek motorists protest new speed humps over traffic impact

    Activist Michael Amushelelo led a protest on Windhoek's Western Bypass against N$704,000 speed humps installed per a directive by the minister of works and transport, arguing they cause severe traffic congestion and that pedestrian safety should not come at motorists' expense. The group presented a petition with over 1,000 signatures and offered to help fund alternative solutions such as pedestrian bridges.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Over 16,560 road users petition against B1 speed humps

    A petition with more than 16,560 signatures is calling for pedestrian bridges to replace speed humps on the B1 highway, alleging the humps cause vehicle damage and highway collisions. Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo, who is leading the campaign, has announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the minister of works and transport seeking financial compensation for motorists claiming vehicle damage and injuries.

    22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Motorists protest Western Bypass speed humps installation

    Motorists gathered along the Western Bypass in Windhoek to protest recently installed speed humps worth N$704,000, ordered by the minister of works and transport. Protesters say the humps cause congestion and disrupt traffic flow, though an activist acknowledged the need for pedestrian safety while calling for alternative measures such as pedestrian bridges.

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ministry clarifies speed humps are being installed, not removed

    The Ministry of Works and Transport has dismissed social media claims that it is removing recently installed speed humps on Windhoek's Western Bypass, stating that what is visible is ongoing installation. An activist has challenged the humps in court, seeking an order to declare them unlawful and compel their removal, with the case pending until 30 June.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ministry of Works water cut over N$9.66m unpaid bill

    The Windhoek municipality disconnected water to the Ministry of Works and Transport's head office over an unpaid utility bill of N$9.66 million; the water was restored yesterday after four days without supply and the minister instructed officials to settle the debt and investigate how it accumulated.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 15 June

  1. Boys punished with overnight corridor confinement at school

    Grades 8 and 9 boys at Caprivi Senior Secondary School were forced to sleep in cold corridors without blankets as punishment for losing hostel keys. The incident has drawn condemnation from parents and the Namibia National Students Organisation, with the regional education director confirming the matter and pledging to address it through public service staff rules.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Activist challenges speed humps on Windhoek Western Bypass

    Michael Amushelelo brought an urgent application to the Windhoek High Court on Friday arguing that speed humps installed 10 days ago on the Western Bypass endanger motorists and are unlawful under the Road Traffic and Transport Act. Judge Gabriel Komboni postponed his ruling to 30 June after hearing arguments from Amushelelo and government lawyer Wilhelm Amukoto.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Judge awards damages to activists denied right to demonstrate

    Acting High Court judge Natasha Bassingthwaighte found that suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo unlawfully eroded the right to demonstrate by ordering that an unemployment protest could not take place on Independence Day 2023, awarding N$300,000 to activist Michael Amushelelo and N$80,000 to activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma. The judge ruled that the Public Gatherings Proclamation of 1989 requires only notice, not permission, and the inspector general cannot use it to refuse or prevent public gatherings.

    14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. RA rejected speed humps plan; minister overrode technical views

    Five years ago, Roads Authority engineers rejected a proposal to install speed humps on the B1 Western Bypass, citing highway standards and the need for uninterrupted traffic flow. The Namibian reports that current RA board members disagree with minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi's decision to proceed with speed humps, but have approved it under his instructions.

    14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 12 June

  1. Court ruling on Western Bypass speed humps due end-June

    Activist Michael Amushelelo sought an urgent court order to have speed humps removed from Windhoek's Western Bypass, arguing they are unlawful and dangerous on high-speed roads; Judge Gabriel Komboni will deliver a ruling on 30 June after hearing arguments on Friday.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Minister argues highway concept lacks legal definition in speedbump case

    Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has told the court that the concept of a "highway" does not exist in law in response to an urgent application by social activist Michael Amushelelo challenging the installation of speed bumps on the B1 Western Bypass. Amushelelo argues the bumps on the freeway designated for high-speed traffic create safety hazards and violate traffic regulations.

    12 June 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Activist challenges B1 speed humps as unlawful public hazard

    Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo filed an urgent High Court application to remove speed humps installed on the B1 Western Bypass near the Northern Industrial Area, arguing they are unlawful, violate the Road Traffic and Transport Act of 1999, and pose a public safety danger. He is seeking immediate removal and a prohibition on future physical speed humps on national highways and designated freeways in Namibia.

    12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Activists awarded damages for unlawful 2023 arrest, detention

    Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma won a case against the minister of safety and security, inspector general of police and prosecutor general, receiving N$300,000 and N$80,000 respectively after being acquitted in October 2023 on charges related to their March 2023 arrest while attempting to stage a protest about unemployment.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. High Court awards damages to activists arrested during 2023 protest

    The High Court ordered suspended Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo and the ministry of home affairs to compensate activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma for arrests and detention following an anti-unemployment protest in March 2023, awarding Amushelelo N$300,000 and Nauyoma N$80,000, plus legal costs.

    11 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Court orders N$380,000 compensation for unlawful arrest

    High Court judge Natasha Bassingthwaighte ordered the Ministry of Home Affairs, Safety and Security to compensate social activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma for damages from their alleged unlawful arrest following a youth unemployment protest on 21 March 2023. Amushelelo was ordered N$300,000 and Nauyoma N$80,000.

    10 June 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Activists win unlawful arrest, detention case against police

    Activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma won a case against the minister of safety and security, inspector general, and prosecutor general over their 2023 arrest and detention. Amushelelo was awarded N$300,000 and Nauyoma N$80,000 after they were found not guilty of charges related to being prevented from staging a protest about unemployment.

    10 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 1 June

  1. Health ministry removes registrar of medicines, appoints successor

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services has removed Fransina Nambahu as registrar of medicines at the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council and appointed Frieda Shiweda to the position effective 1 June 2026. Sources told the Windhoek Observer that Nambahu was removed after refusing to approve substandard medicines, contradicting the ministry's stated reason of structural review.

    1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 18 May

  1. Nampol dismisses activist's claims of inmate food shortages

    The Namibian Police Force has rejected allegations by social justice activist Michael Amushelelo that trial-awaiting inmates at Otjomuise Police Station have gone weeks without food. Nampol spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi stated that inmates receive meals three times per day and acknowledged occasional challenges with quantities or supplier delays, while noting that families are permitted to bring food during designated visiting days.

    18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Police denies cover-up allegations in Okondjatu shooting

    Namibian Police Force denied allegations of concealing details about a shooting incident at Okondjatu settlement on 4 May in Otjozondjupa region, where officers shot and injured a suspect armed with a machete in what police described as self-defence. The incident has renewed public debate around police use of force and the credibility of internal investigations.

    18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Rundu residents paying mortgages for unfinished homes

    Homeowners in the Kaisosi housing development in Rundu say they have been paying mortgages since 2022 for houses that remain unfinished, despite securing bank financing two years ago. Helmsman Group, the development company behind the project, has acknowledged the financial pressure on families but attributes delays to challenges beyond its control.

    18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  4. Police denies cover-up claim over officer shooting incident

    The Namibian Police Force has rejected allegations by activist Michael Amushelelo that it attempted to conceal a shooting incident at Okondjatu Settlement on 4 May 2026. According to police, officers shot a suspect in the leg and abdominal area after he attacked them with a machete during an arrest attempt; the suspect is in stable condition and an attempted murder case has been registered.

    18 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. New podcast from Reggie and Frozen needs stronger direction

    A review of the first episode of 'The Black and Yellow Podcast', a new show on One Africa Television hosted by Namibian duo Reggie and Frozen with guest Michael Amushelelo, finds the conversation lacking structure and insight, circling predictably around dating and materialism rather than exploring deeper territory, though technical improvements and clearer direction could strengthen future episodes.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Amushelelo and Cloete seek consolidation of 360 fraud charges

    Social activist Michael Amushelelo and business partner Gregory Cloete have asked the High Court to consolidate 360 fraud and money laundering charges against them, claiming several counts are duplications. The two face allegations of defrauding investors through an investment scheme known as Project One Million between 2018 and 2019.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

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