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Peya Mushelenga

Also known as: information minister Peya Mushelenga

Former information and communication technology minister appointed to National Assembly in April 2026 to fill parliamentary vacancy.

2021-10-172026-06-19

What’s been said

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

  1. June 2026
  2. 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
  3. April 2026
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. October 2025
  9. The Namibian

    Peya Mushelenga is a national development adviser at National Planning Commission

    Source

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

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  10. February 2025
  11. 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
  12. April 2024
  13. 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
  14. October 2023
  15. The Namibian

    Information minister Peya Mushelenga have complained about a series of reports published by New Era

    Source

    For instance, media reports this week said information minister Peya Mushelenga and his executive director, Audrin Mathe, have recently complained about a series of reports published by New Era.

    Are Officials Undermining Geingob’s Media Freedom Promises?
  16. October 2021
  17. The Namibian

    Information Minister Peya Mushelenga said local film sector can alleviate unemployment and bring development

    Source

    Shiimi's remarks follow those made by information minister Peya Mushelenga, who last month said the local film sector has the ability to alleviate unemployment and bring development to the country.

    Lionsgate Eyes Namibia
World & Region

Orange River border dispute between Namibia, South Africa unresolved

The News

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 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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