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Swapo to celebrate 66th anniversary despite ongoing ex-combatant protest at headquarters
via The Namibian4 min read
Swapo will proceed with its 66th-anniversary celebrations on Sunday, April 26, 2026, while respecting a court order that allows ex-combatants to continue their protest at the party’s head office in Windhoek. Information secretary Hilma Nicanor confirmed that the celebrations will go ahead, stating that the party respects the law and the court ruling in favor of the ex-combatants. She added that the party's leadership will meet to determine the way forward. The group of war veterans has been camping at the party’s head office since October, demanding accountability for funds they claim were allocated to help exiled Namibians return home before independence. An urgent application by Swapo to evict the group was struck off the roll of the Windhoek High Court last week. Group spokesperson Matheus Nangolo stated they would not leave and expects more ex-combatants to join until their grievances are addressed. Party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated members, veterans, supporters, and sympathizers for sustaining the party over the decades, highlighting its role in the struggle for independence and building a prosperous Namibia.
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