Greenwell Matongo (suburb)

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Greenwell Matongo is a quarter in the suburb Goreangab in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. This residential area is known for its many shebeens and bars. [1] This area is known for its vibrant community and has been the focus of various development initiatives, including the renovation of the Onghendambala Open Market to empower local SMEs. Despite its synonymous association with informal entertainment areas, Greenwell Matongo is host to a community library, [2] the Greenwell Matongo Community Library [3] for the benefit of its residents.

Greenwell Matongo is named after Namibian freedom fighter, Greenwell Matongo, who was born in 1945. [4] [5] Matongo was a political commissar of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), who died in combat in Angola at Onjiva on 15 June 1979. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Shidolo, Miriam (April 2019). "Perceptions of the effects of shebeens on the Community of Greenwell Matongo, Windhoek" (PDF). University of Namibia . Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Juutinen, Kristiina (1 June 2005). "A new chapter in the lives of Greenwell Matongo children". The Namibian . allafrica.com.
  3. ↑ Greenwell Matongo Community Library
  4. ↑ Shiremo, S. (2011, September 9). Greenwell Matongo: A celebrated freedom fighter of Namibia(1945-1975). New Era, pp.7
  5. ↑ In memory of our Hero New Era, 20 August 2010
  6. ↑ "Greenwell Matongo's remains must come home". Namibian Sun . 11 August 2015.


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