Windhoek: 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.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the petition, presented by the group's chairperson Matheus Nangolo, was received by the ministry's Executive Director, Audrin Mathe. The veterans claim that the matter has remained pending without a hearing date for roughly two months, spanning from 06 June 2026 to 06 August 2026. They have been awaiting 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 said. The delay has caused frustration, uncertainty, and concern among the affected parties, though the veterans clarified that their grievances are not directed at a specific judge or judicial officer, acknowledging the heavy workloads carried by the judiciary.

The group has been camping at the Swapo Party headquarters in Windhoek since October 2025, demanding N$21.6 million allegedly allocated by the United Nations for their reintegration into Namibia following their return from exile in 1989. They maintain that they will not leave the site until they receive official documentation detailing how those funds were managed.

The veterans urged the ministry to implement practical measures ensuring court cases are resolved within a reasonable timeframe, warning that extended delays risk undermining public trust in the judiciary and constitutional institutions. Upon receiving the document, Mathe acknowledged the veterans' concerns and stated that the ministry would address the petition through the appropriate legal and administrative channels.