Also known as: Senior Counsel Sisa Namandje
Lawyer and businessman arguing that black Namibians must prioritize ownership to address structural inequality and wealth creation.
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The Namibian
Sisa Namandje is a legal practitioner of both High Court and Supreme Court of Namibia and author of seven law publications
“Sisa Namandje is a legal practitioner of both the High Court and Supreme Court of Namibia, and is the author of seven law publications.”
Namibia’s New Divorce Philosophy is Both Revolutionary and OverdueThe Namibian
Sisa Namandje represented Olenga
Namibian Sun
Lawyer Sisa Namandje made remarks at the John Akapandi Endjala Memorial Lecture in Windhoek
“Lawyer Sisa Namandje's remarks at the recent John Akapandi Endjala Memorial Lecture in Windhoek have reignited the debate around black economic empowerment”
Black empowerment laws not enough for lasting successNamibian Sun
Sisa Namandje described black poverty as "vicarious and contagious"
“Namandje himself pointed to one of the deepest and least openly discussed pressures affecting black professionals and entrepreneurs when he described black poverty as "vicarious and contagious".”
Black empowerment laws not enough for lasting successWindhoek Observer
Advocate Sisa Namandje delivered an indictment of Namibia's post-independence economic transformation record
“For this reason, we concur with advocate Sisa Namandje when he delivered an indictment of Namibia's post independence economic transformation record, arguing that black Namibians remain unable to pursue the happiness promised in the Constitution's preamble due to a lack of meaningful legislative and policy action, given the timidity and restraint by the executive and the legislature in addressing racial economic imbalances, despite the existence of Article 23 (2) of the Namibian Constitution which allows them to enact laws advancing those disadvantaged by apartheid.”
What South Africa’s conference of the left reveals about a deeper political crisisWindhoek Observer
Sisa Namandje delivered the keynote address at the inaugural John Akapandi Endjala Memorial Lecture
“Listening to prominent lawyer and businessman Sisa Namandje deliver the keynote address at the inaugural John Akapandi Endjala Memorial Lecture, I found myself reflecting not only on the economic realities facing black Namibians, but also on the mindset required to change those realities.”
Channeling Sisa Namandje: Why black Namibians must reclaim the ownership mindsetWindhoek Observer
Sisa Namandje shared how Endjala personally intervened when denied office space in 2003
“Namandje shared how Endjala personally intervened when, as a young law graduate in 2003, he was denied office space because he was viewed as a financial risk.”
Channeling Sisa Namandje: Why black Namibians must reclaim the ownership mindsetWindhoek Observer
Sisa Namandje argued black Namibians beg for work while white Namibians choose careers
“Legal practitioner Sisa Namandje says black Namibians beg for work while white Namibians choose careers, arguing that almost 37 years after independence, a "deep happiness deficit" persists among the country's black majority.”
‘Whites choose careers, blacks beg for work’ – Sisa NamandjeWindhoek Observer
Sisa Namandje accused legislature and executive of timidity in addressing racial economic imbalances
“Namandje accused both the legislature and the executive of timidity, restraint and even modesty in addressing racial economic imbalances.”
‘Whites choose careers, blacks beg for work’ – Sisa NamandjeNew Era
Senior Counsel Sisa Namandje stated I never wanted to be just a lawyer; I wanted to be the lawyer
“"I never wanted to be just a lawyer; I wanted to be the lawyer. Determination and passion can turn dreams into reality, even when the odds seem against you."”
A journey from Ruacana to lawAn analysis argues that Namibia's new approach to divorce law aligns with historical legal traditions and contemporary social changes, drawing on examples from Roman law and recent English legal philosophy to support reforming divorce procedures.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis argues that Namibia's new approach to divorce law aligns with historical legal traditions and contemporary social changes, drawing on examples from Roman law and recent English legal philosophy to support reforming divorce procedures.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia won a Supreme Court appeal upholding its decision to forfeit more than N$40 million in a Nedbank Namibia account belonging to retired Democratic Republic of Congo general François Olenga to the state, reversing a High Court decision from June last year that had set aside the forfeiture.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Lawyer Sisa Namandje argues that despite years of empowerment interventions in Namibia—including affirmative action, SME financing, and procurement preferences—many black-owned businesses still struggle to survive beyond founders and political cycles. He highlights how ongoing social pressures, including requests for donations and support from extended networks, undermine the sustainability of black entrepreneurship.
13 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The recent Conference of the Left in South Africa represents a symptom of a deeper structural transition across Southern Africa, where the historical legitimacy of liberation movements is weakening while no new political paradigm has emerged with sufficient credibility to replace it, leaving a vacuum of authority that breeds chaos, inequality, and extreme political shifts.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lawyer and businessman Sisa Namandje, speaking at the John Akapandi Endjala Memorial Lecture, argued that black Namibians should prioritize ownership over jobs to address structural inequality and build intergenerational wealth, citing the late Endjala's legacy of mentoring and opening doors for younger professionals.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Legal practitioner Sisa Namandje contends that 37 years after independence, black Namibians remain unable to pursue the happiness promised in the Constitution's preamble, accusing both legislature and executive of insufficient action on racial economic imbalances and policies favouring those disadvantaged under apartheid.
5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Supreme Court has ordered Namfisa to pay N$35.1 million to the liquidator of insolvent company Prowealth Asset Management, to be distributed to investors who lost money entrusted to the company about two decades ago. The order follows a November finding that Namfisa was liable for losses suffered by approximately 87 investors due to insufficient regulatory oversight from August 2005 until the company collapsed in December 2008.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to cancel a lease agreement with businessman Erastus Shapumba for a building the government rents for N$1.1 million per month but does not occupy. Shapumba says he did not draft the lease agreement, which was signed in December 2023 for a three-year term, and argues his rental rate of N$99 per square metre is cheaper than other private buildings.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sara Katiti's Afripharm Investments is seeking to stop government contract negotiations on a N$1.3 billion tender for mental health, cancer, and chronic-disease medicines to state hospitals, arguing the tender expired in March 2025. The procurement has been mired in court disputes since April 2023, including a challenge over a N$1.3 billion award to a company owned by a five-year-old child.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek High Court Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed Swapo's urgent application to evict war veterans camping at its headquarters, ruling the application lacked urgency. The veterans, who have occupied the site since October 2025, are demanding payment of benefits from the 1989 liberation struggle that they say remains unresolved.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Dula Melania, an 18-year-old second-year LLB student at the University of Namibia, has overcome limited access to legal resources in her remote hometown to pursue a legal career. She advocates for broadening access to the profession for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, viewing her success as a way to prove that geographic origin need not limit opportunity.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Windhoek High Court judges found that a magistrate misdirected himself in refusing bail to six individuals accused in a purported N$400 million fraud at Namcor, citing selective assessment of evidence and failure to consider individualised circumstances and mitigating bail conditions. The six appellants—Peter and Malakia Elindi, Immanuel Mulunga, Olivia Dunaiski, Leo Nandago, and Jennifer Hamukwaya—were granted bail ranging from N$20,000 to N$50,000, subject to travel restrictions and regular reporting requirements.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Magistrate Olga Maharukua postponed the fraud, money laundering, and corruption trial involving the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia to 21 April 2026 for a Section 119 plea hearing. The state prosecutor requested additional time to complete investigations, amend charges, and resolve tax evasion issues with NamRA, though defence lawyers opposed the postponement, arguing investigations should have been finalised at a previous remand.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →
Puma Energy Namibia has filed an urgent court application seeking restoration of its access and control over fuel facilities at Eros and Ondangwa Airports, which it claims were unlawfully seized by Namibia Airports Company and other respondents on 11 March. NAC argues the matter does not warrant urgent intervention and that it followed proper procurement procedures in awarding fuel supply services to competitor Central Oil Namibia.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Ricardo Rodrigues, master of the Angolan-flagged vessel Lucimar, was convicted in Walvis Bay Regional Court of harvesting marine resources without a valid licence in Namibian waters during December 2023, and sentenced to a fine of N$650,000. The court rejected his claim that the vessel drifted into Namibian waters, noting evidence including frozen Namibian fish species, wet nets with fresh fish, and the vessel's disabled navigation plotter.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian publishes a satirical opinion piece exploring how landlords often exert excessive control over tenants' private lives—monitoring bedtimes, shower duration, utility use, and social visitors—despite tenants paying for rental space, illustrating the power imbalance and loss of autonomy that renting entails.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
80s Vocals is an acapella group from Ohangwena region that has become a cultural staple at weddings in northern Namibia, particularly among the Ovakwanyama people. Led by Talvi Mutilifa, the group guides wedding ceremonies from start to finish through carefully chosen songs and have released six albums while turning their passion for traditional music into a sustainable livelihood.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
A defence lawyer told the High Court that the magistrate's bail hearing for six individuals charged with fraud and corruption at Namcor was not conducted impartially or competently. The six accused, including former Namcor managing director Imms Mulunga and businessmen Peter and Malakia, are appealing against the magistrate's September refusal of bail in connection with alleged Namcor fraud involving the sale of filling station assets and unpaid fuel purchases.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Six individuals charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia are appealing a magistrate's decision to refuse bail, with their lawyers arguing the magistrate adopted a hostile and selective approach to the evidence. The state alleges the accused were involved in fraudulent transactions relating to filling station assets sold to a Namcor subsidiary and fuel purchases that exceeded credit limits.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Six individuals charged with defrauding Namcor are appealing a magistrate's refusal of bail, with their legal representatives arguing that the magistrate selectively assessed evidence in favour of the investigation officer while overlooking material facts and the accused's own concessions. The appellants contend the magistrate failed to properly consider disputed issues including the strength of the state's case and individual circumstances of each accused.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
A legal representative for two accused in the Namcor fraud case has appealed their bail denial before the High Court, arguing that the Magistrate failed to weigh evidence fairly and ignored concessions by the investigating officer that the accused posed no flight risk or public danger. The case involves allegations that ex-Namcor employees and private business owners conspired to defraud the state oil entity of over N$400 million through bogus asset deals.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →
One year after the death of founding president Sam Nujoma in February 2025, Namibian citizens from various walks of life shared their remembrances of his role in leading the country to independence and democracy, crediting him as the architect of the nation's freedom and a visionary leader whose sacrifices and commitment to national unity continue to inspire.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
At a Heroes' Acre remembrance ceremony, Geingob's daughter Nangula Geingos honoured her late father, noting he believed reading was essential for better leadership and making informed decisions. Attendees, including President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Geingob's widow, described him and Sam Nujoma as pillars of unity and founding giants who shaped Namibia's constitution and democratic institutions.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A former Nedbank Namibia employee testified that she was unaware of any misrepresentation or criminal activity by seven Chinese nationals and one Namibian accused of customs fraud and tax evasion involving N$3.1 billion in allegedly inflated remittances to Chinese suppliers. The defence argued that she verified signatures and documentation but had no evidence of fraud or theft.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →
Eight people—Namibian businessman Laurensius Julius and seven Chinese nationals—pleaded not guilty to 1,583 charges of customs fraud, money laundering, and false declarations before the Windhoek High Court. The state alleges they defrauded customs authorities and Nedbank by declaring incorrect import values and inflating freight costs to send inflated payments to China between 2013 and 2016.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
A trial began in Windhoek High Court for Chinese businessman Huang and others accused of defrauding the finance ministry of over N$3 billion through customs and tax evasion schemes. All accused pleaded not guilty to over 1,500 charges including fraud, theft, money laundering, and tax evasion.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibian law has moved away from the old principle that courts may try defendants regardless of how they were brought into custody, instead following a modern approach that courts must decline jurisdiction when a fugitive is abducted in violation of international law or another state's sovereignty. The author argues that this principle should apply universally, including to the abduction of heads of state.
18 January 2026 · The Namibian →