The police have arrested two more suspects in a N$29.9 million fraud from a fishing company at Walvis Bay. The latest arrest brings the total number of suspects to six. Victoria George (34), who is self-employed, is believed to be the mastermind of the alleged fraud and money laundering case. The others are Cecilia Nakale […]
The long-running Fishrot corruption trial will continue regardless of whether all accused individuals have legal representation, as Judge Moses Chinhengo has stated that the case cannot be delayed beyond August 4. Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa dismissed concerns that the complexity of the case necessitates legal counsel for the accused, asserting that there is sufficient evidence […]
A human head was found dumped at the railway line in Grootfontein yesterday. Two 14-year-old boys discovered the head, which was wrapped in a black refuse bag, in an open space. The Head of Community Policing, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, said that the boys reported the gruesome discovery to the police, and preliminary investigations suggest […]
High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has postponed the Fishrot corruption trial to August 4, adding that it must proceed regardless of whether all accused have legal representation. Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa dismissed concerns that the case is too complex for unrepresented accused, stating that there is sufficient evidence to prove their guilt. Imalwa maintained that […]
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has dismissed claims that the Fishrot case is too complex for unrepresented accused, arguing that there is sufficient evidence to prove their guilt. Addressing Judge Moses Chinhengo on Tuesday, Imalwa stated that those without legal representation are capable of standing trial and defending themselves. She revealed that she had attempted to […]
Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala has bemoaned the continued separation of the Fishrot accused at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, arguing that it hampers their ability to prepare for trial. Appearing before Judge Moses Chinhengo, Shanghala stressed that the accused needed to coordinate their defence effectively. The case has faced multiple delays, with some of the […]
Two women who were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs worth over N$100,000 were denied bail in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Christina Witbooi (42) and 21-year-old Claire-Mart Rooi made their first court appearance before Magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed their case to 28 April for further police investigations and […]
Two Namwater employees died on the spot after they were reportedly electrocuted at Nankudu Village in the Kavango West Region on Thursday. Police Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident, saying it occurred around 15:00 at the Nankudu Riverbank when the two were trying to fix a machine that pumped water from the river to […]
A full bench of High Court judges will hear the case of cannabis activist Brian Jaftha, who is seeking the legalization of dagga in Namibia. The matter, initially scheduled for a status hearing, was postponed by High Court Judge Eileen Rakow to July 2. In a new development, the state has requested the case be […]
The decomposed body of Simon Keramin (45) was found on a riverbank at Farm Breckhorn Oast in the Maltahöhe district last Friday. Keramin, who worked at a cattle post and lived alone, last spoke to his girlfriend on the previous Saturday. After failing to reach him for several days, the girlfriend informed the farm owner […]
