{"id":201673,"date":"2026-04-23T16:42:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/201673\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:42:22","slug":"luderitz-residents-want-lubowski-honoured-new-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/201673\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u00fcderitz: Residents want Lubowski honoured \u2013 New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dalene Kooper<\/p>\n

KEETMANSHOOP \u2013 A L\u00fcderitz resident, Ndeshipanda Akwenye, has proposed that the town honour anti-apartheid activist Anton Lubowski by naming a street after him and renaming L\u00fcderitz Airport in his memory.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the New Era, Akwenye said the idea is rooted in stories passed down by elders who witnessed Lubowski\u2019s contribution to Namibia\u2019s liberation struggle.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe, as residents of L\u00fcderitz, have heard great stories from our elders about the work Anton Lubowski was doing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Akwenye, there is growing interest within the community to formally recognise Lubowski\u2019s legacy. He believes such a tribute would embody the spirit of ubuntu, a shared sense of humanity and unity among Namibians.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf understood well, this honour would reflect the spirit of ubuntu in our country,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Akwenye emphasised that Lubowski\u2019s role in the struggle remains particularly significant given that he was a white Namibian who fought for blacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a white Namibian who stood up and fought for black Namibians. He inspired many people, and they looked up to him. At the time, it was rare for white individuals to take such a stand,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He further noted that many elderly residents of L\u00fcderitz still recall Lubowski personally and speak fondly of him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was born in L\u00fcderitz, and the elderly know him. They would like to honour him in a meaningful way,\u201d Akwenye explained.<\/p>\n

The proposal has also received support from Lubowski\u2019s family. Akwenye confirmed that he has been in contact with the activist\u2019s relatives, who have endorsed the idea.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am supported by his wife and their son. They have given their blessings for this idea to move forward. I hope his wife knows that Namibians truly appreciate the sacrifice her husband made,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Beyond the tribute, Akwenye said he is working on a campaign which seeks to celebrate L\u00fcderitz\u2019s history while promoting unity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working on a campaign to reignite the spirit of ubuntu among Namibians. We call ourselves the \u2018Buchters\u2019, and our aim is to promote love at a time when there is too much hate in the world right now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The mayor of L\u00fcderitz, Brigitte Fredericks, said that she is aware of the proposal and that the motion still needs to be tabled by the council.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this stage, it is only a proposal by a resident,\u201d Fredericks said.<\/p>\n

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