Also known as: Activist Shaun Gariseb
Social justice activist in Windhoek, involved in campaigns around municipal service delivery and informal trader rights.
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New Era
Shaun Gariseb stated that the Ancestral Land Foundation and /Khomanin Landless People's Association will seek a court order to compel a land audit
“The activist, who has embarked on a cross-country fact-finding mission, stated that the Ancestral Land Foundation (Alfon) and the /Khomanin Landless People's Association will seek a court order to compel the government into a "land audit" from independence till now.”
Activist calls for land auditNew Era
Shaun Gariseb welcomed the Bill calling it a source of hope for landless Namibians
“Activist Shaun Gariseb has welcomed the Bill, calling it a source of hope for landless Namibians.”
Willing buyer, willing seller days ‘numbered’New Era
Shaun Gariseb raised concerns about how the Bill will deal with historical land injustices
“However, he raised concerns about how the Bill will deal with historical land injustices.”
Willing buyer, willing seller days ‘numbered’The Namibian
Shaun Gariseb encouraged young people to take advantage of the opportunity
“The meeting was organised by the Okahandja Concerned Group and addressed by Windhoek-based social justice activist Shaun Gariseb, who encouraged young people to take advantage of the opportunity.”
Okahandja youth ready to tap into N$257m youth fundThe Namibian
Shaun Gariseb led a group of residents demanding answers on pending corruption cases
“A group of Okahandja, Gobabis and Windhoek residents, led by activist Shaun Gariseb, are demanding the appointment of special investigators within the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to expedite the finalisation of pending corruption cases.”
Residents demand answers on pending corruption casesSocial 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 →
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 →
GBV experts and legal practitioners have warned that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's directive to serve protection orders within 24 hours must include safeguards against abuse, as interim orders can be granted without the respondent being heard and could be exploited for vengeance or ulterior purposes.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
/Khomanin Traditional Community is in dispute with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over removal of Chief Julien Gawanas and an audit of community finances. The community says it submitted documents including a request for an audit in April 2024 and is awaiting clarity on outcomes, while Minister James Sankwasa says established procedures must be followed.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
/Khomanin Traditional Community members confronted Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa at his office, demanding an update on their petition calling for the removal of Chief Julien Gawanas and the status of a financial audit. The community says it gave consent for the audit on 22 April 2024 and has been waiting for answers on its submissions to the ministry for over two years.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has called for renewed efforts to locate 36-year-old Siegfried Muyanga Nanub, who has been missing for more than four months following a hunting trip in the Ovitoto area. Gariseb has informed Sheriff Marshal Sean Naude and written to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, requesting assistance if the police are unable to deploy K9 units and a helicopter.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek has ended its contract with RedForce Debt Management and will handle debt collection internally, resuming administration of accounts and charging 20% interest per annum on overdue accounts.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Community activists Shaun Gariseb and Sem David have questioned the City of Windhoek's 4% municipal tariff increase, arguing that residents should not pay more while informal settlements lack adequate sanitation, water, and waste services. Gariseb cited Mix Settlement's sanitation and water infrastructure shortages—including only four of six communal water taps functioning for roughly 4,000 residents—as evidence the city should improve service delivery before raising tariffs.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Baboon City, an informal settlement of roughly 200 people behind Rocky Crest and Pioneerspark in Windhoek, originated as temporary housing for railway workers but became permanent after job losses. Residents face severe challenges including lack of formal water supply, forcing them to pay around N$100 for a 25-litre container from neighbouring settlements.
15 July 2026 · New Era →
City of Windhoek employees have been suspended pending disciplinary proceedings over accusations of manipulating the municipality's billing system. The municipality declined to disclose the number of suspended staff, citing labour confidentiality, though ratepayers' association says some have been suspended for about two years and has called for release of a Deloitte forensic audit of the billing system.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has submitted five Environmental Clearance Certificate applications to begin formalising informal settlements, with the first phase expected to create about 3,587 residential erven across five planning areas. The initiative could ultimately create more than 11,000 residential erven and provide secure land tenure and municipal infrastructure to residents currently living without them.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek states its standing rules do not permit public attendance at meetings with the Khomas Ratepayers and Residents Association, saying it informed residents on 25 June that the meeting was not open to the public. The clarification follows complaints from Windhoek residents who said they were locked out in the cold and excluded from the meeting.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents and activists in Windhoek's informal settlements say the City's failure to provide adequate electricity has driven widespread illegal electricity connections, arguing that affordable legal access would reduce the practice. The municipality plans to remove illegal connections from September, while a Five-Year Electrification Plan aims to connect thousands of additional households.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 29-page petition calling for the removal of ||Khomani Traditional Authority chief Julienne Gawanas has been submitted to the urban and rural development minister under the Traditional Authorities Act. The petition, backed by members of the ||Khomani and ǂNūkhoen communities, alleges financial mismanagement including claims that Gawanas cannot account for N$80,000 withdrawn from the Traditional Authority's trust fund and that consent was forged relating to financial signatory authority.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Traditional Authorities Act allows community members to remove chiefs or heads from office if there is sufficient reason and the process follows customary law. This contradicts a recent statement by the minister of urban and rural development that chiefs can only be removed through royal family processes.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A body was discovered at Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday, prompting the Residents and Ratepayers Association to demand laboratory results on tap water safety. The Windhoek Municipality has assured the public that the city's water is safe, noting the body was found at the initial screening stage of the treatment process.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Preliminary results from a voting meeting held in Windhoek show that 634 |Khomanin community members voted for the removal of Gaos Juliane Gawa-!Nas and her council, citing alleged land sales and misappropriation of community donations, while 69 voted for the leadership to remain. The referendum process will continue next weekend with special voting in areas unable to participate initially.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of the |Khomanin Landless Association are preparing to push for the removal of Gaos Juliane Gawa-!Nas and her traditional council, citing allegations of unlawful land sales, lack of accountability, and financial mismanagement over the past 15 years. The |Khomanin Traditional Authority has rejected the planned change and threatened legal action, describing the allegations as a smear campaign.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek announced a reduction in debt from N$888 million to N$869 million, but residents criticized the municipality for spending heavily on salaries while service delivery remains poor, citing issues with waste collection and road repairs.
11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Issascar !Goaseb, a formidable midfielder who shaped Namibian football in the 1960s and 1970s through his time with Etosha Lions and Santos, has died at age 78. A native of Otjiwarongo, he was remembered as a tireless, competitive player and educator whose career intertwined with iconic moments in the country's sporting history.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver her Independence Day address live on NBC at midnight on 21 March instead of at a public event, prompting the IPC and analysts to question the decision's justification and appropriateness.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Emma Theofelus drew criticism from consumer activists after stating that pensioners falling victim to online scams bear responsibility for protecting themselves, while activists argue the government should run awareness campaigns and opponents point to legislative gaps in data protection and cybercrime laws.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
After more than a decade of absence, the education ministry has directed Moses Garoëb Primary School in Windhoek to reopen two classrooms teaching Khoekhoegowab, a language spoken by families in the Hakahana informal settlement. The ministry will fund classroom construction and materials, aligning with Namibia's education policy of using mother tongue as medium of instruction in grades 1–3 to strengthen foundational skills and cultural identity.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
/Khomanin community members gathered to voice concerns over land allocation practices, alleging communal land is being sold to non-members and criticising lack of accountability from traditional leadership. The community presented a list of 50 households for placement on Farm Korassieplaatz and requested formal submission to the traditional authority and land reform minister.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
/Khomanin community members held a mass meeting to protest land allocation practices, alleging communal land is being sold to non-community members and citing lack of transparency and accountability from traditional leadership. The community submitted a list of 50 households for placement on Farm Korassieplaatz and has written to the Land Reform Minister requesting clarity on allocation criteria.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has called on government to conduct a comprehensive land audit since independence to expose corruption and land injustice, arguing that white commercial farmers conceal unoccupied farms and the /Khomanin people have been systematically disadvantaged in the resettlement programme. The Ancestral Land Foundation and /Khomanin Landless People's Association plan to seek a court order to compel the audit, while government's proposed Land Bill aims to scrap the "willing buyer, willing seller" clause to accelerate land reform.
14 January 2026 · New Era →
Land reformist Inge Zaamwani has tabled a transformative Land Bill in Parliament that would replace the "willing buyer, willing seller" clause with state-led land redistribution, allowing the government to expropriate land in the public interest with fair compensation. The Bill consolidates 12 existing land laws, tightens foreign ownership restrictions, and introduces compulsory land acquisition to speed up transfer to historically disadvantaged and landless Namibians.
8 January 2026 · New Era →