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 […]
The Namibian police have reported the murder of a 42-year-old man in Bethanie’s Riverside location. The victim was stabbed by a 26-year-old suspect who was taken into custody. In Keetmanshoop’s Tseiblaagte area, a 40-year-old man died following a stabbing incident at a bar. A 32-year-old suspect was arrested. The police are further investigating an incident […]
The Namibian police have seized drugs and illicit goods totalling N$304,890 over the weekend. On Friday in Klein Kuppe, a 38-year-old Angolan man was arrested after being found in possession of 2,452 tablets suspected to be ecstasy. The estimated street value of the drugs is N$294,240. In Tutaleni in Swakopmund, a 29-year-old man was arrested […]
The bail hearing for Edward Rooi who stands accused of killing his wife and daughter in 2022 at Stinkwater continues before the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today. Rooi faces two counts of murder, four counts of attempted murder and two counts of malicious damage to property. When he took the stand on Thursday, Rooi informed Magistrate […]
14 Okashana communal livestock farmers and cattle herders made their appearance before the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court, where they are facing a collective charge of malicious damage to property. The men were arrested in September 2024 for unlawfully removing fences erected on communal land, where they are also demanding investigations into the occupation of such grazing […]
