October 25, 2022
Namibia: Prosecutor General Says Hatuikulipi Made U.S.$3,9 Million From Fishrot
One of the alleged key figures in the Fishrot saga, James Hatuikulipi, raked in more than N$58.2 million from the scheme, prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has claimed. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Namibia: Magistrate Commits 'Irregularities' in Fishrot Bribery Case
The High Court has concluded the Windhoek Magistrate's Court committed irregularities in handling the case of Fishrot accused James Hatuikulipi and co-accused Sakaria Kuutondokwa… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Namibia: Fishrot Recusal Decision On Ice
Trevor Brockerhoff, the lawyer of Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo, last week informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that they to date have not received feedback on… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Namibia: Namibia Agitates for Rhino Hunting
Namibia will ask CITES to allow the sustainable hunting and trade of white rhino, saying the revenue derived from it would go directly back into conservation and anti-poaching… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Namibia: State Wants Maximum Penalty for Drug Dealers Noble, Azhar
State advocate Timo Itula on Friday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya to sentence drug dealers Grant Noble and Dinath Azhar to the maximum allowed under the Drugs Act,… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Namibia: Illegal Fencing Continues Unabated
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has raised concern over illegal fencing of communal land, especially in the northern regions. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Namibia: 'Ngungula' Pushes Fuel Stations to the Brink ... As Smuggling Continues Unabated
With fuel becoming increasingly unaffordable, smuggling of the commodity across the border from Angola has not just caused skirmishes between locals, the police and smugglers,… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Namibia: Authorities to Probe Five Deaths After Plane Crash at Impalila Island
Experts and investigators will arrive at Impalila island in the Zambezi region today to investigate and gather information to determine the exact cause of the deadly aircraft… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Namibia: State Admits Irregularities in Fishrot-Bribery Case
The Windhoek Magistrate's Court Thursday ruled there were irregularities committed in the handling of the bribery case of Fishrot accused, James Hatuikulipi and Sakaria Kuutondokwa… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Namibia: Former Minister Hanse-Himarwa Farm Probe Awaits Prosecutor General's Decision
The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday confirmed the investigation into corruption claims levelled against former ministers Katrina Hanse-Himarwa and Alpheus !Naruseb in… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Namibia: Duplicate Payments Uncovered At Home Affairs
The ministry of home affairs is attempting to recuperate N$2.3 million in duplicate payments to suppliers who rendered services to the government. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Namibia: Nauyoma Ropes PG, Ndeitunga in Squatter Law Challenge
Land activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma wants to rope in the prosecutor general Martha Imalwa and police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga in court proceedings, as he challenges the legality of… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Namibia: Incomplete Record Halts Infanticide Trial
An incomplete record of the ongoing trial of a woman, accused of killing her six-month-old son by throwing him on the ground, thereby fracturing his skull, has caused a pause in… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Namibia: Accused Albino Hunters Apply for Legal Aid
The police have completed their investigations into the case of two men in custody for allegedly attempting to buy the hair of a person living with albinism. Read more »
June 28, 2022
Namibia: Handcuffed Mayor Presses Charges Against Police
There was drama at the Wanaheda police station following the arrest of Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas after a confrontation between her and police officers on patrol broke out at… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Namibia: Mental Evaluation for 'Killer Cop'
A former senior police officer attached to the Women and Child Protection Unit in Keetmanshoop was yesterday ordered to undergo mental observation by Deputy Judge President Hosea… Read more »
Namibia: Murder Accused Loses 'Conflicted' Lawyer
A lawyer representing a trial-awaiting man accused of kidnapping, raping and strangling a woman to death, withdrew his services yesterday in the High Court. Read more »
Namibia: Siblings in Pre-Trial Appearance
Murder accused siblings who are accused of murdering the young Shannon Wasserfall, made their first pre-trial appearance in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: 'Hostile' Witnesses Hamper Corruption Fight
Hostile witnesses and the lack of collaboration or slow response for information crucial to cases from various entities remain a challenge for the Anti-Corruption Commission. Read more »
Namibia: Forex Traders Can't Afford Senior Lawyer
Forex traders Michael Amushelelo and Gregory Cloete have reached a financial crunch that they are now looking to the State to provide them with legal representation for their… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Namibia: Corruption Accused Amta Official Denied Bail
A 49-year-old employee of the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency, stationed at Katima Mulilo, has been denied bail following his appearance in the local magistrate's court, where he… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Namibia: State Loses Stock Theft Case in Khorixas
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June 20, 2022
Namibia: Ex-Military Paramedic to Petition Supreme Court
A former military paramedic, who is currently serving 35 years imprisonment for murdering his ex-girlfriend four years ago, has turned to the Supreme Court after his application… Read more »
Namibia: Farmgate - Ndeitunga Sets Record Straight
Namibian Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga has refuted allegations that his force committed dirty work for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the alleged theft of US$4… Read more »
Namibia: New Evidence Might Exonerate Rape Accused
New evidence that came to light in the rape and assault trial of a resident of Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region might be enough to cast reasonable doubt on the charges he faces. Read more »