Veterans petition over alleged delay in N$25m Swapo lawsuit
Veterans in Namibia have petitioned the government over a two-month delay in a High Court case against the Swapo party regarding N$25 million in reintegration funds. The group, which has been protesting at the party headquarters, is demanding transparency and a timely resolution to their lawsuit.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of judicial efficiency and the long-standing grievances of veterans regarding the management of post-exile reintegration funds.
A group of Swapo veterans under the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia petitioned the minister of justice and labour relations on Monday, raising concerns over an alleged two-month delay in a High Court case where they are suing Swapo for N$25 million.
The petition, presented by the group’s chairperson, Matheus Nangolo, was received by the ministry’s executive director, Audrin Mathe.
According to the petition, the matter has remained pending without a hearing date for roughly two months, spanning from 6 June to 6 August.
The petitioners noted that they have been awaiting for the assignment of a case management hearing date while the lawsuit sits on the court roll.
“We fail to understand why the above matter has not been called for a case planning conference for more than two months since it was filed and approved,” Nangolo says.
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