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Fishrot defence lawyers call for recusal of Judge Moses Chinhengo

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The ongoing Fishrot trial has been suspended again after defence lawyer Mbanga Siyomunji filed a recusal motion against Judge Moses Chinhengo.

Siyomunji's client, Nigel Van Wyk, accuses Chinhengo of bias in his application, saying that he fears an unfair trial with Chinhengo on the bench.

Court dismisses fishrot-accused application to delay start of trial

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Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has dismissed an application by Fishrot accused Sacky Shanghala and his co-accused to postpone their case for up to eight months.

Judge Chinhengo did not entertain Shanghala's application, ordering the former Justice Minister and his co-accused to enter a plea.

Activists Michael Amushelelo, Dimbulukeni Nauyoma trial continues

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Magistrate Linus Samunzala will on Thursday continue to hear arguments in the trial of activist Michael Amushelelo and his co-accused, Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, who are facing several charges, including incitement of violence and rioting, after their arrests on March 21.

Fishrot trial shifted from October to January

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The highly anticipated Fishrot trial will no longer commence on October 2, 2023, as planned, as a number of accused persons involved in the matter are fighting to have access to their frozen assets and applying for lawyers through the Directorate of Legal Aid.

Azaan Madisia and Steven Mulundu to hear fate on May 16

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Walvis Bay Murder accused Azaan Madisia and her brother Steven Mulundu will hear their fate on the 16 May.

The two stand accused of killing and burying 21-year-old Shanon Wasserfall at Walvis Bay in April 2020.

Fresh evidence revealed during trial of accused Azaan Madisia

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Fresh evidence was revealed during the trial of Azaan Madisia, accused of murdering Shannon Wasserfal.

Following the latest evidence from Madisia's computer, a state witness claimed that the accused may have carefully planned the murder of her friend, Wasserfall, for months.

Trial of Azaan Madisia, Steven Malundu underway in the Windhoek High Court

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The trial of Azaan Madisia (30) and Steven Malundu (24) is underway in the Windhoek High Court before Judge Christie Liebenberg. The siblings, charged with the murder of 21-year-old Walvis Bay resident, Shannon Wasserfall in April 2020, appeared before the court to enter their pleas.