Also known as: Senior Counsel Sisa Namandje
Lawyer and businessman who speaks publicly on black economic empowerment, ownership, and responsible freedom of expression in Namibia.
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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 lawNew Era
Sisa Namandje argued, through representing NAC, that the matter did not warrant urgent intervention
“The company, through lawyer Sisa Namandje, argued that the matter did not warrant urgent intervention.”
Puma, NAC fight spills over …fuel-provider demands Eros, Ondangwa controlNew Era
Sisa Namandje represented the accused Ricardo Rodriques
“The accused was represented by Sisa Namandje and the State by Annakleta Kandjimi.”
Angolan fined N$650 000 for illegal fishingThe Windhoek Observer argues that Swapo's internal leadership contest ahead of the 2027 Congress deserves national attention because the party's decisions shape government policy and national direction, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah positioned to run unopposed while several candidates emerge for other top positions.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Windhoek Observer argues that Swapo's internal leadership contest ahead of the 2027 Congress deserves national attention because the party's decisions shape government policy and national direction, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah positioned to run unopposed while several candidates emerge for other top positions.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The race for Swapo's top four leadership positions is gaining momentum with behind-the-scenes manoeuvring and competing candidacies, including MP Austin Samupwa campaigning for deputy secretary general, while party leadership is allegedly considering former Kavango regional governor Sebastian Karupu for the position.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 40-year-old woman made her first appearance in Rehoboth Magistrates' Court on a charge of malicious damage to property after allegedly breaking into a medical practitioner's residence in September 2026. She was kept in custody after the investigating officer objected to bail, citing incomplete investigations and an additional theft case related to furniture worth over N$200,000; the woman has also opened a rape case against the property owner.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
A 40-year-old woman made her first appearance in Rehoboth Magistrates' Court on a malicious damage to property charge and was remanded in custody after the investigating officer objected to bail. The woman also faces a theft charge involving furniture worth over N$200,000 from the residence of Dr Michael Tune, with whom she had recently separated; she has also opened a rape case against Tune.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Lawyer Sisa Namandje urged Namibians to reject misinformation and gossip while emphasizing that freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly and balanced against the protection of human dignity and privacy.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has appealed against the environmental commissioner's decision to grant an environmental clearance certificate to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, appealing against the decision in its entirety and all conditions in the certificate.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fishing industry workers, backed by community members and politicians, protested in Walvis Bay on Thursday against marine phosphate mining following the Ministry of Environment's issuance of an Environmental Clearance Certificate to the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project. Workers handed a petition calling for stricter scrutiny, citing concerns about potential impacts on fish stocks, jobs, and coastal livelihoods.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
The Swapo Party Youth League wants the Cabinet to oversee environmental clearance decisions, arguing that ministers must supervise decisions within their ministries. Critics including former Cabinet minister Helmut Angula warn that Cabinet involvement could politicise the process and that administrators should remain responsible for ECC applications.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has threatened to challenge the validity of Namibian Marine Phosphate's environmental clearance certificate, alleging the environmental commissioner failed to respond to repeated information requests since May 2022 and broke a July 2022 promise to provide a response before the certificate was issued on 5 August.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of Namibian Fishermen's Association has threatened legal action after an Environmental Clearance Certificate was granted for the Namibia Marine Phosphate mining project, a marine phosphate deposit comprising 1.6 billion tons of resources. The confederation argues the Sandpiper Project poses risks to the Benguela Marine Ecosystem, the fishing industry and the environment, and has demanded transparency from environmental and agricultural officials.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian publishes an editorial marking Hage Geingob's 85th birthday (his second since his death) and celebrating his role as chief architect of Namibia's Constitution. The piece notes that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent reaffirmation of commitment to the rule of law and democratic institutions reflects continuity with Geingob's legacy of constitutionalism.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
SWAPO Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa closed a three-day leadership training seminar in Rundu for regional and district party leaders, then opened the SWAPO Party Women's Council Annual Regional Seminar in Okongo Village, Ohangwena Region, focused on assessing economic activities of Namibian women.
2 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →