Peya Mushelenga

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

Peya Mushelenga — former information and communication technology minister, National Assembly member representing Swapo since April 2026.

2021-10-172026-11-01

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October 2026
8 OctInformanté
Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga is Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security
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“Speaking in Arusha, National Assembly Member and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga, said Namibia's participation reflects its commitment to multilateral diplomacy.”
Namibia takes part in 153rd IPU Assembly
8 OctInformanté
Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga is Namibia's nominee for the Bureau of the IPU Standing Committee on United Nations Affairs
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“Mushelenga is also Namibia's nominee for the Bureau of the IPU Standing Committee on United Nations Affairs, a position previously held by the late Hon. James Uerikua.”
Namibia takes part in 153rd IPU Assembly
September 2026
24 SeptThe Namibian
Parliamentarian Peya Mushelenga supports the bill
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“Parliamentarian Peya Mushelenga also supports the bill, but proposes that it should not be limited to only the public sector but also to the private sector.”
Ombudsman bill proposes N$20 000 fines for obstruction
August 2026
14 AugInformanté
Dr Peya Mushelenga cautioned that council's financial problems would persist unless it appointed someone with necessary expertise
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“Committee member Dr Peya Mushelenga cautioned that the council's financial problems would persist unless it appointed someone with the necessary expertise to oversee its accounts.”
Oshikuku Council under fire over financial management
July 2026
6 JulThe Namibian
National Assembly member Peya Mushelenga attended the public farewell ceremony for Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
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“Minister in the Presidency Charles Mubita and National Assembly member Peya Mushelenga attended the public farewell ceremony at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla.”
Last Respects
4 JulInformanté
National Assembly member Dr Peya Mushelenga paid their respects at the public farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader in Tehran
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“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
June 2026
12 JunWindhoek Observer
Peya Mushelenga expressed gratitude to the Joint Committee of Experts for their dedication and efforts in compiling the report
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“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
April 2026
24 AprThe Namibian
Peya Mushelenga returned to the National Assembly after being sworn in as a member of parliament
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“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
24 AprThe Namibian
Mushelenga said lawmakers must serve the country beyond party interests
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“Speaking after taking oath in Windhoek on Friday, Mushelenga said lawmakers must serve the country beyond party interests.”
Mushelenga returns to National Assembly
23 AprThe Namibian
Peya Mushelenga is indicated by the party list to be next in line for the position
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“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

Politics

Namibia participates in 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania

The News

Namibia is participating in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Arusha, Tanzania, from 5 to 9 October 2026, under the theme "Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all." National Assembly Member Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga said the participation reflects Namibia's commitment to multilateral diplomacy and the parliament's role in discussions on health, climate change, trade and other global issues.

8 October 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 8 October

Namibia participates in 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania
Namibia is participating in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Arusha, Tanzania, from 5 to 9 October 2026, under the theme "Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all." National Assembly Member Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga said the participation reflects Namibia's commitment to multilateral diplomacy and the parliament's role in discussions on health, climate change, trade and other global issues.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 24 September

Ombudsman bill proposes N$20,000 fines for obstruction
The ombudsman bill 2026, tabled in the National Assembly, proposes fines up to N$20,000 or 12-month jail terms for obstructing investigations, intimidating complainants, or interfering with evidence. The bill grants the office expanded investigative powers including entering premises, accessing documents, seizing evidence, and compelling people to appear and answer questions, while providing additional protections for private homes and communications.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 14 August

Oshikuku Council finance overseen by unqualified official for two decades
The National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee expressed concern that Oshikuku Town Council's finance function was overseen for nearly two decades by Filippus Angula, who lacked formal finance qualifications or a finance-related professional background. After Angula's retirement in January 2026, the council retained him on extensions while its recruitment for a qualified replacement remained unfinished.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 6 July

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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 →