Justice activist

Activism is not an event; it is a process and journey. Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe, an intersectional gender justice activist who now runs a reproductive justice clinic and digital studio, said it takes more than just the cause to stay motivated.



“It takes discipline, objectives and courage to stay motivated, because the more you learn of the indignity Namibian youth go through, the more perspective you gain to remain sober during the journey,” they said. Sobriety is key.

“How you show up during this process and journey is what determines your sobriety. Sobriety in this context means not letting your ego and your frustrations make decisions for you. It means listening and also learning continuously. It means leadership and a great amount of strength to remain vested.



“At the same time, remain versatile. Do not put all your activism in one basket; so, remain open-minded to pivot into different sectors - as long as you are genuine and understand your goals,” they continued.

Their activism focuses on reproductive rights, access to on-demand abortions, LGBTQIA rights, sexual and gender-based violence, intersectional feminism and unemployment. Nthengwe is the author of two books, and their writing focuses on a variety of socio-political issues in the country.



“As a tech company founder, I also focus on sustainable employment through technology on the platform I launched called Autono-Me. I am also a journalism student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, and I currently consult for a regional organisation based in Uganda on communications.”