Tuesday, 6 October 2026

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Namibian press · Person

Michael Amushelelo

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

Social activist and housing developer in Windhoek engaged in advocacy around land delivery, municipal accountability, and resident concerns.

2022-04-242026-10-06

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

October 2024
15 OctThe 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
15 OctThe 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
15 OctThe 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
April 2024
11 AprThe 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
December 2023
3 DecThe 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
July 2023
25 JulThe Namibian
Michael Amushelelo has been held in custody since arrested on 21 March in connection with planned demonstration about unemployment
Source
“Amushelelo (32) has been held in custody since he was arrested in Windhoek on 21 March in connection with a planned demonstration about unemployment in Namibia.”
Amushelelo to wait for bail appeal decision
November 2022
11 NovThe Namibian
Michael Amushelelo publicly resigned from activism
Source
“If nothing else, Michael Amushelelo's public resignation from activism proves that nation-building is no easy feat.”
Swapo's Role in a Free and Fair Namibia
April 2022
24 AprThe Namibian
the one known as Amushelelo kept looking at the menu board at KFC, licking his lips and clapping hands like a child
Source
“In one of the shows that launched recently, the one known as Amushelelo kept looking at the menu board at KFC, licking his lips and clapping hands like a child who cannot wait to unwrap a gift.”
Election 2024 – The Full Bouquet

Politics

Minister warns statutory paternity leave could limit workplace productivity

The News

Justice and labour relations minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel told the Windhoek Observer that introducing statutory paternity leave in Namibia could see some fathers spending an entire year away from work if they have children with multiple partners, potentially affecting labour force productivity. Namibia currently has no law providing statutory paternity leave, though employers may offer it through workplace policies.

23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 23 September

Minister warns statutory paternity leave could limit workplace productivity
Justice and labour relations minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel told the Windhoek Observer that introducing statutory paternity leave in Namibia could see some fathers spending an entire year away from work if they have children with multiple partners, potentially affecting labour force productivity. Namibia currently has no law providing statutory paternity leave, though employers may offer it through workplace policies.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 18 September

Activists demand City accountability on land servicing delivery
Social activists Shaun Gariseb and Michael Amushelelo have called on the City of Windhoek to account for its delivery of serviced land and public services, citing a housing backlog of approximately 60,000 units and demanding measurable results rather than further plans, with serviced land delivery to be treated as an emergency municipal priority.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 17 September

Windhoek residents plan protest over serviced land delivery
Activists have notified police of a planned peaceful protest at City of Windhoek offices on 26 September 2026, with residents and ratepayers raising concerns about inadequate delivery of serviced residential land, informal settlements, municipal finances, roads, refuse collection, sanitation, and various fees.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 8 September

Seven Indian Brilliant Star workers challenge detention in court
Seven Indian employees of Brilliant Star Diamonds have approached the High Court challenging their detention following an immigration operation at the company's premises on September 2, seeking their immediate release and review of detention notices issued under the Immigration Control Act. The company director denies aiding illegal employment and says the workers held valid immigration permits endorsed in their passports.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 7 September

Calls mount for Trump to recall US Ambassador Giordano
Critics are calling on US President Donald Trump to recall Ambassador John Giordano from Namibia, citing controversy over his conduct and diplomatic engagements. The calls follow an incident in which Giordano was reportedly denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall during the National Fisheries Indaba on Friday, though the presidency has distanced itself from the event's administration.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 31 August

Judge rejects free speech defence in contempt case
High Court judge Nate Ndauendapo found social activist Michael Amushelelo in contempt of court for Facebook remarks about suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo, rejecting Amushelelo's free speech defence. Amushelelo was sentenced to one month imprisonment, suspended for one year, conditional on refraining from further disparaging statements and issuing a written apology to Shikongo within seven days.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 30 August

Petition with 500+ signatures calls for US ambassador expulsion
Activist Michael Amushelelo launched a petition to have US Ambassador John Giordano declared persona non grata, citing concerns about American interest in Namibia's oil, gas, and critical minerals amid worries about foreign interference in the country's sovereignty and resources. The petition, which received over 500 signatures, will be forwarded to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

High Court finds Amushelelo in contempt of court for breaching order
The Windhoek High Court has found social activist Michael Amushelelo in contempt of court after he was sued by former Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo for violating a court order prohibiting defamatory remarks about Shikongo on social media. Amushelelo faces a one-month suspended imprisonment sentence.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Judge rules Amushelelo in contempt of court over social media
Social activist Michael Amushelelo has been found in contempt of court and sentenced to a suspended one-month prison term for breaching a settlement agreement with suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo by making remarks about him on social media. The sentence is suspended for one year on condition that Amushelelo refrains from publishing defamatory material about Shikongo and issues a formal written apology within seven days.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Activist calls for US Ambassador to be declared persona non grata
Namibian activist Michael Amushelelo has launched a petition calling on the government to declare United States Ambassador John Giordano persona non grata, citing concerns over Namibia's sovereignty and foreign influence over the country's natural resources, particularly following major oil discoveries.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 9 August

Social activist launches 10,528-plot private housing estate
Social activist Michael Amushelelo launched the Amushelelo Hosea Kutako Airport Estate, a private housing development of up to 10,528 plots near Windhoek, in partnership with businessman Harvey Boulter and lawyer Kadhila Amoomo, offering three plot sizes priced from N$40,000 to N$60,000 with monthly payments from about N$1,500.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 8 August

Housing crisis now affects professionals like lawyers and doctors
Namibian lawyer Kadhila Amoomo says professionals including lawyers, doctors and engineers can no longer afford homes, contrasting this with an earlier era when people in ordinary jobs could build houses and raise families.
8 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 2 August

Lawyer threatens lawsuit against minister over speed hump crash
Prominent lawyer Patrick Kauta says he intends to sue Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi after his son was critically injured in a crash on the B1 road in Windhoek, which Kauta attributes to recently installed speed humps. The crash occurred when another vehicle rear-ended his son's car near a speed hump outside a Windhoek club resort, causing multiple injuries; his son remains in intensive care nearly three weeks later.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 July

Over 2,500 Namibians register interest in Yambuka homes
More than 2,500 Namibians registered their interest in affordable housing through Yambuka Housing at a community launch event in Windhoek, reflecting high demand for accessible homeownership solutions amid struggling rental affordability.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 23 July

City of Windhoek meets Chinatown vendors on relocation
The City of Windhoek met with representatives of 104 informal traders at Chinatown to discuss a decision to vacate the area over safety and hygiene concerns. The traders requested permission to continue operations while registering for formal relocation to designated markets, with the City expected to respond in writing on Friday.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek enforces by-laws as Chinatown traders resist relocation
The City of Windhoek says it will continue enforcing by-laws against more than 100 informal traders at Chinatown following a peaceful march, citing safety, hygiene, and compliance concerns. Traders, led by activists Michael Amushelelo and Shaun Gariseb, are demanding designated land to operate rather than relocating to formal markets like Bonsmara, arguing they would lose customer access.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 July

Activists and vendors march to City over eviction directive
Social justice activists and China Town vendors will march to the City of Windhoek to demand clarity on a verbal directive used to evict them from trading spaces and seek the City to honour previous commitments made during a deputation.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 6 July

Court dismisses activist's challenge to Western Bypass speed humps
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed activist Michael Amushelelo's urgent application against the minister of works and transport and the Roads Authority over speed humps installed on Windhoek's Western Bypass, finding that Amushelelo failed to demonstrate the officials acted unfairly, unreasonably, or contrary to law.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

Judge dismisses speed hump removal case against Works Ministry
High Court Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed an application by activist Michael Amushelelo seeking to force the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Roads Authority to remove speed humps on the B1 Western Bypass, finding that Amushelelo failed to demonstrate how the installation violated common law or legislation.
3 July 2026 · Informanté →
Judge dismisses Amushelelo's urgent application on Western Bypass speed humps
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed Michael Amushelelo's urgent application seeking to have speed humps on the Western Bypass near Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area declared unlawful and removed. Amushelelo argued the humps violated the Road Traffic and Transport Act of 1999 and posed a public hazard; he has accused the judiciary of bias and says he intends to appeal.
3 July 2026 · Informanté →
Court dismisses activist's bid to remove Western Bypass speed humps
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed activist Michael Amushelelo's urgent application to have speed humps removed from the Western Bypass in Windhoek, which Amushelelo had argued disrupt traffic and pose a risk to motorists. According to the Roads Authority, the speed humps were installed in areas where pedestrian accidents have been recorded.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

Judge delays ruling on Windhoek speed humps removal case
A High Court judge postponed judgment in activist Michael Amushelelo's case seeking removal of speed humps on Windhoek's Western Bypass until Friday. Amushelelo is challenging the speed humps as unlawful and a public hazard, and seeking an interdict to prevent further installation on national highways.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 25 June

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.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

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 →
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

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

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

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

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 →
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 →