Namibia still governed, colonised by foreigners - Amushelelo
A court case against activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma was scrapped from the roll on Monday, the pair's lawyer Kadhila Amoomo confirmed.
Along with six others, the duo was arrested in May for their involvement in a mass protest to shut down Chinese-owned businesses in Windhoek's Chinatown.
The pair spent three months in solitary confinement and were later released on bail of N$5 000 each.
According to Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu, although they celebrate the case being dropped, they cannot quantify the “loss endured as a result of such a lengthy deliberation”.
"The arbitrary arrest of the fearless NEFF members was part of the collective decision to deal with anyone who dared challenge foreign Chinese investments in this country," he said.
Glorified refugee camp
During a press conference this week, Amushelelo tore into Namibian leaders, labelling them “sell-outs”.
He further accused government of turning the country into a refugee camp for its people.
"The leaders of this country are selfish and greedy. It is our generational duty to ensure that this country no longer stays in the same place as it has been for the last few years," he said.
The NEFF activist called President Hage Geingob a benchwarmer and said decisions are no longer made by him, but rather by foreign nationals who have a hold on Namibia's leaders.
Namibia is still governed and colonised by foreigner nationals, the activist said, adding: "We will not allow the Chinese or any other foreign nationals to become Namibia's new oppressors".
"Neocolonialism is alive and Africa is being re-colonised by China," he said.
While he and Nauyoma have taken a step back from group activations, they will continue to fight for the economic freedom of the Namibian youth, Amushelelo said.
Along with six others, the duo was arrested in May for their involvement in a mass protest to shut down Chinese-owned businesses in Windhoek's Chinatown.
The pair spent three months in solitary confinement and were later released on bail of N$5 000 each.
According to Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu, although they celebrate the case being dropped, they cannot quantify the “loss endured as a result of such a lengthy deliberation”.
"The arbitrary arrest of the fearless NEFF members was part of the collective decision to deal with anyone who dared challenge foreign Chinese investments in this country," he said.
Glorified refugee camp
During a press conference this week, Amushelelo tore into Namibian leaders, labelling them “sell-outs”.
He further accused government of turning the country into a refugee camp for its people.
"The leaders of this country are selfish and greedy. It is our generational duty to ensure that this country no longer stays in the same place as it has been for the last few years," he said.
The NEFF activist called President Hage Geingob a benchwarmer and said decisions are no longer made by him, but rather by foreign nationals who have a hold on Namibia's leaders.
Namibia is still governed and colonised by foreigner nationals, the activist said, adding: "We will not allow the Chinese or any other foreign nationals to become Namibia's new oppressors".
"Neocolonialism is alive and Africa is being re-colonised by China," he said.
While he and Nauyoma have taken a step back from group activations, they will continue to fight for the economic freedom of the Namibian youth, Amushelelo said.
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