Poster featuring Anton Lubowski, a prominent South West Africa anti-apartheid activist who was assassinated in 1989.

This poster is a memorial and political solidarity poster dedicated to Anton Lubowski, a prominent Namibian anti-apartheid activist and lawyer who was assassinated on September 12, 1989.

Anton Lubowski was a high-profile white member of SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organisation). He was gunned down outside his home in Windhoek just months before Namibia’s first democratic elections. The photograph shows Lubowski with his children, humanizing the political figure and emphasizing the personal loss behind the political tragedy.

"Hamba Kahle" is a Zulu phrase meaning "Go well" or "Farewell," commonly used in South Africa and the region to honor fallen comrades in the liberation struggle.

"Victoria e certa": A Portuguese phrase meaning "Victory is certain" (A Vitória é Certa). This was the famous slogan of the MPLA in Angola, signaling the interconnected nature of liberation movements across Southern Africa (Angola, Namibia, and South Africa).

The triangle containing a flame superimposed over the map of Africa is a symbol of anti-colonial solidarity, often associated with support groups for Namibian independence.

Solidarity with Namibia: The poster highlights the international and regional support for Namibia’s transition from South African colonial administration to independence.

Context of Production: Given the multilingual text (Zulu, English, Portuguese), this poster was likely produced by a solidarity organization—possibly based in South Africa or internationally—to mobilize support and mourn a key figure of the Namibian struggle.

610mm x 430mm

R2,500