Michael Amushelelo – Windhoek Observer

09 Jan

Amushelelo arrested and detained again

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo arrested and detained again, Michael Amushelelo

Stefanus Nashama In his quest to advocate for over 100 suspended retail employees at the Oshakati-based Rani Group, social activist Michael Amushelelo found himself under arrest once again by the Namibian Police Force yesterday. His legal representative, Kadhila Amoomo, confirmed the arrest, describing it as an apparent political witch-hunt. Amoomo said that Amushelelo does not pose a flight risk and could have been summoned to court if he had violated any court orders. The lawyer accused the police of neglecting their duty to enforce the law where it is needed most. He went further to suggest that the police appear…

13 Sep

Amoomo frustrated after the police take Amushelelo to the wrong court

ObserverNational NewsAmoomo frustrated after the police take Amushelelo to the wrong court, Kadhila Amoomo, Michael Amushelelo

Stefanus Nashama Michael Amushelelo’s lawyer Kadhila Amoomo, has expressed frustration and disappointment in the Namibian Police Force after they took his client to the wrong court yesterday. Amoomo said the police have frustrated him for not making sure his client attended court on time, which resulted in his client’s case being postponed to 11 October 2023. “The police are just frustrating us, and wasting our time to go to court. This is not right. We will fight for the release of our client no matter how the police try to make it hard for him,” he stated. He noted that…

23 Mar

My clients are determined to continue fighting – Kadhila

ObserverFeaturedDimbulukeni Nauyoma, Kadhila Amoo, Michael Amushelelo, My clients are determined to continue fighting - Kadhila

Stefanus Nashama Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has expressed disappointment in the arrest of activists Michael Amushelelo, Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and Member of Parliament Inna Hengari during the national protest against unemployment. He said his clients were arrested immediately after they assumed the onerous duty to explain and communicate the High Court order to fellow young people who were already gathered at the venue where the protest was supposed to take place in Windhoek. “This was the most responsible thing to do, because the Court pronounced itself and someone had to inform the gathered unemployed youth,” he stated. Amoomo said footage is available…

20 Feb

Colonial laws exploiting workers- NEFFF

ObserverNational NewsColonial laws exploiting workers- NEFFF, Michael Amushelelo

Steve Nashama The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF) parliamentarian Iipumbu Kalimbo says the party will continue fighting against the exploitation of workers, that the arrest of NEFF member Michael Amushelelo will not deter them. Kalimbo said this today, adding that there is a need to question why people go on strikes and the cause of strikes. Amushelelo was arrested last week while at the strike of cleaners at the City of Windhoek. Kalimbo also questioned the existence of colonial laws in the labour system. “Why do people go on strike? That is the first question you should ask,” he said.…

30 Jan

Amushelelo granted bail

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo granted bail, Michael Amushelelo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter member and activist Michael Amushelelo was today released on N$3000 bail in the Walvis Bay magistrate court following his arrest last week Friday during a protest. This was confirmed today by his lawyer Kadhila Amoomo who also informed this publication that the matter was postponed to 13 March 2023 for further investigations. Amoomo added that his clients bail conditions stipulate that he is not to participate in any unlawful protests and he is not to go anywhere near the complex where shoprite is. The NEEF activist was arrested while supporting shoprite workers protesting…

Amushelelo gives up on activism<br>…to focus on building children

27 Oct

Amushelelo gives up on activism
…to focus on building children

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo gives up on activism …to focus on building children, Michael Amushelelo

Obrein Simasiku The vibrant activist, politician and beleaguered forex trader, Michael Amushelelo has thrown in the proverbial towel, saying it is time to rebuild his life because it is pointless to fight for mentally enslaved people unwilling to be helped. “As a normal thinking human being, I have come to the realization that it is pointless and hopeless fighting for people who are not willing to fight for themselves. I have done my level best to make people see that the system needs to change, but I guess people are comfortable being exploited, the youth are happy being unemployed. Unfortunately,…

17 May

China Town saga bail application postponed

ObserverNational NewsDimbulukeni Nauyoma, Katutura Magistrate’s Court, Michael Amushelelo, Nakanyala

Obrein Simasiku The fight for bail in the China Town protest rages on in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court with defence lawyers set to make final submissions tomorrow afternoon.The matter was postponed today following cross examinations of both accused and the state witness, who happens to be the police investigator, warrant officer Nakanyala, who is objecting to the granting of bail,The matter involves Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) commissar for economic development Michael Amushelelo, who was arrested on Friday morning after handing himself over to the Police, while his co-accused Affirmative Repositioning Movement (AR) activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma was apprehended hours later…

14 May

Activists shutdown China Town …..NEFF president, 7 others to spend weekend in jail

ObserverNational News(NEFF) Epaphras Mwiikilongo, 7 others to spend weekend in jail, Activists shutdown China Town …..NEFF president, Affirmative Repositioning Movement, Michael Amushelelo

Obrein Simasiku Eight suspects, including the president of Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) Epaphras Mwiikilongo, and his commissar Michael Amushelelo will spend the rest of the weekend in police custody after their arrest during a demonstration at China Town this morning. Others includes, AR activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and Amushelelo's wife Juliata. This is because the police failed to deliver their dockets to court in time for processing and prosecution. Their legal representatives pitched up at the Katutura Magistrate's court to apply for their bail. "They can no longer appear today because we have not received the docket so that we…