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Peya Mushelenga

Also known as: information minister Peya Mushelenga · Dr Peya Mushelenga

Peya Mushelenga — former ICT minister and National Assembly member, sworn in April 2026 to replace deceased MP James Uerikua.

2021-10-172026-08-03

What’s been said

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    National Assembly member Peya Mushelenga attended the public farewell ceremony for Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran

    Source

    Minister in the Presidency Charles Mubita and National Assembly member Peya Mushelenga attended the public farewell ceremony at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla.

    Last Respects
  3. Informanté

    National Assembly member Dr Peya Mushelenga paid their respects at the public farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader in Tehran

    Source

    NAMIBIA was represented at the public farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei, in Tehran on Saturday, where Minister in the Presidency Charles Mubita and National Assembly member Dr Peya Mushelenga paid their respects alongside foreign dignitaries from several countries.

    Namibia represented at funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader
  4. June 2026
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Peya Mushelenga expressed gratitude to the Joint Committee of Experts for their dedication and efforts in compiling the report

    Source

    The then committee chairperson and minister of international relations, Peya Mushelenga, had expressed gratitude to the Joint Committee for their dedication and efforts in compiling the report, while emphasising the urgency of reaching a resolution.

    Formalisation of Orange River border still looming
  6. April 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Peya Mushelenga returned to the National Assembly after being sworn in as a member of parliament

    Source

    Swapo politician Peya Mushelenga has returned to the National Assembly after being sworn in as a member of parliament, replacing James Uerikua who died on 3 April.

    Mushelenga returns to National Assembly
  8. The Namibian

    Mushelenga said lawmakers must serve the country beyond party interests

    Source

    Speaking after taking oath in Windhoek on Friday, Mushelenga said lawmakers must serve the country beyond party interests.

    Mushelenga returns to National Assembly
  9. The Namibian

    Peya Mushelenga is indicated by the party list to be next in line for the position

    Source

    According to the Swapo Party's list, former international relations and information and communication technology minister Mushelenga is next in line for the position.

    Swapo stalls replacing late MP James Uerikua
  10. The Namibian

    Peya Mushelenga will be sworn into the National Assembly on Friday

    Source

    Former information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga will be sworn into the National Assembly on Friday to fill the parliamentary vacancy following the death of James Uerikua.

    Mushelenga to join National Assembly on Friday
  11. October 2025
  12. The Namibian

    Peya Mushelenga is a national development adviser at National Planning Commission

    Source

    – Peya Mushelenga is a national development adviser: National Planning Commission.

    What the Lower Repo Rate Means for Your Wallet and Our Economy
  13. February 2025
  14. The Namibian

    Minister Peya Mushelenga explained that a mourning period is a time to reflect, ponder and respect the spirit of the departed

    Source

    Minister of international relations and cooperation Peya Mushelenga last year explained what a mourning period is.

    Govt urges mourning etiquette, but allows some events to proceed after Nujoma’s death
  15. April 2024
  16. The Namibian

    International relations minister Peya Mushelenga summoned envoys from the European Union, Germany, France, Spain and Portugal

    Source

    Last week, international relations minister Peya Mushelenga summoned envoys from the European Union (EU), Germany, France, Spain and Portugal after they met with the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) to discuss various matters, including Namibia's upcoming elections.

    Regime Change Paranoia
World & Region

Namibian officials attend Iran's supreme leader funeral

The News

Senior Namibian officials Charles Mubita and Peya Mushelenga joined global dignitaries in Tehran on Saturday to honour Iran's late supreme leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died on 28 February at age 86. Iran commenced a week-long funeral and memorial schedule, with processions planned to travel from Tehran to holy cities including Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad for Khamenei's final burial.

6 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 6 July

  1. Namibian officials attend Iran's supreme leader funeral

    Senior Namibian officials Charles Mubita and Peya Mushelenga joined global dignitaries in Tehran on Saturday to honour Iran's late supreme leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died on 28 February at age 86. Iran commenced a week-long funeral and memorial schedule, with processions planned to travel from Tehran to holy cities including Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad for Khamenei's final burial.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 4 July

  1. Namibia attends funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader

    Minister in the Presidency Charles Mubita and National Assembly member Dr Peya Mushelenga represented Namibia at a public farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, attended by foreign dignitaries from several countries.

    4 July 2026 · Informanté

Friday 12 June

  1. Orange River border dispute between Namibia, South Africa unresolved

    Nearly two years after a technical committee reached agreement, the formalisation of the disputed Orange River border between Namibia and South Africa remains unresolved. The dispute centres on whether the boundary follows the high-water mark of the northern bank (South Africa's position based on the 1890 Helgoland-Zanzibar Treaty) or runs along the median line of the river (Namibia's constitutional position), with the river's diamonds, minerals, and water resources for agriculture at stake.

    12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 24 April

  1. Swapo politician Mushelenga sworn into National Assembly

    Peya Mushelenga, a Swapo politician, has been sworn in as a member of parliament, replacing James Uerikua who died on 3 April. Speaking after taking the oath in Windhoek, Mushelenga said lawmakers must serve the country beyond party interests and pledged to prioritise advancing the Swapo Party manifesto while working across political lines.

    24 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 23 April

  1. Swapo delays naming replacement for deceased MP James Uerikua

    Swapo has not yet nominated a successor to National Assembly member James Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter, despite party rules indicating former minister Peya Mushelenga is next in line. The party has given no detailed explanation for the delay and says it will submit a name to the National Assembly soon.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Former ICT minister Mushelenga sworn into National Assembly

    Former information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga will be sworn into the National Assembly on Friday to fill the parliamentary vacancy left by James Uerikua's death, according to NA spokesperson Sakeus Kadhikwa.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Traditional leaders serve rural areas from Windhoek despite legal residency rules

    Several Namibian traditional leaders, including chiefs and headmen, are governing their rural communities while residing in Windhoek, contrary to the Traditional Authorities Act No. 25 of 2000, which requires them to live within their communal areas. They justify this practice by citing the effectiveness of deputies and local committees, though legal scholars note such violations may warrant removal from office.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

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