In the heart of Namibia’s long struggle for liberation, self-determination, and political evolution, we must remain vigilant against deceptive forces that threaten to undermine our progress as unwavering Namibians. 

The recent rise of propagandists and architects of disinformation, cloaked in the veneer of political party affiliations, exemplifies a concerted effort to suppress genuine advancement within our society.

At the centre of this network is Rowland Brown, the co-founder of Cirrus Capital and an orchestrator of deception with ties to external forces who thrive by trapping the dejected masses in the poverty cycle through structural reforms involving “deep and comprehensive changes.” 

Additionally, we have observed the involvement of disruptive external forces at the centre of this malignancy, led by a cabal that met at the International Political Campaigns Expo held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 24 to 26 January 2024. 

This network also includes the self-proclaimed political influencer known as Ali Naka on X (Twitter), a Zimbabwean national based in South Africa, who was exposed by his child’s mother for fraud at MTN and document fabrication. 

Together, they represent a political cabal that seeks to perpetuate neocolonial agendas under the guise of “vote for change” political legitimacy led by Panduleni Itula. 

This embodies the residues of colonial exploitation and neo-colonial subversion linked to British imperialists, the Brenthurst Foundation, and white monopoly capitalists who aim to further exploit Namibia’s resources and economic vulnerabilities, demonstrating a clear Western exploitation agenda. 

Their strategies echo historical patterns of disrupting local economic empowerment efforts, gaining political control through divide-and-rule tactics, and reinforcing the systemic inequalities that have burdened local communities for generations by sacrificing us on the altar of greed, profit, and exploitation of our natural resources.

As we analyse these contemporary dynamics, it becomes evident that the attacks against our first female president-elect, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, are not isolated incidents but part of a broader strategy. 

We must recognise these propaganda fabrications for what they are, as they aim to perpetuate a state of disarray, propagating doubt where there should be unity and defiance.  

Just as Silvia Federici outlines in her book ‘Caliban and the Witch,’ where she traces the historical convergence of capitalism and patriarchy to undermine communal power and women’s autonomy, we witness a similar modern tactic today in Namibia. 

The political rise of Nandi-Ndaitwah is met with a barrage of unfounded propaganda and malicious narratives aimed at discrediting female leadership, like the historical mechanisms of patriarchal oppression and capitalist accumulation illustrated by Federici.

In solidarity, we must rally against this wave of disinformation and propaganda-laden rhetoric designed to isolate the president-elect from the masses she represents and deter support for her visionary leadership.  

This is an affront not just to comrade Nandi-Ndaitwah but to every Namibian who dares to dream of a just and liberated future for our beloved country. 

We must amplify the Swapo manifesto message and continue to support President-elect Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership vision for Namibia. 

This is a fundamental step toward dismantling the structures of oppression that seek to undermine our progress as we approach the swearing-in of Namibia’s first female president on 21 March 2025. 

Over the next five years, we will witness the harvest of seeds planted by the president-elect’s unwavering bravery and commitment toward pragmatism, integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity.