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

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October 2023
8 OctThe 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?
October 2021
17 OctThe 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

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

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 →