Lawyers for six accused in the alleged NamCor corruption matter have challenged the bail ruling of Windhoek magistrate Linus Samunzala, arguing in the High Court that the magistrate failed to properly assess the evidence throughout the bail proceedings.
Police and prosecutors have linked the fatal attack on Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda to a case in which she opposed bail for jailed former police officer Abner "Kapilili" Mateus. Justine Shiweda's job has cost her life.
Magistrate Wilka Amalwa has granted bail of N$10,000 to Rehoboth drug accused Naomi Fisch
Fisch was warned not to interfere with police investigations and not to leave the Rehoboth district without written permission from the investigating officer.
The Namibian Police has extended a nationwide crime prevention operation, code-named “Walya Shakakodhi Tala Pombada".
The operation was conducted from 30 January to 2 February across all 14 regions and was extended by the police chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, on Tuesday.
Chief Justice Peter Shivute said mental health and overall well-being are central for judicial officers and administrative staff.
The Inspector General of the police has announced that the Tourism Protection Subdivision will, with immediate effect, be transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
State prosecutor Advocate Basson Lilungwe has filed reasons why the Windhoek High Court should uphold the bail refusal that was ordered by a Windhoek magistrate.
The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy says the reported acquisition of a participating interest in a petroleum exploration license between TotalEnergies and Petrobras cannot be recognised as concluded until the required legal process has been followed.
The mother of NAMCOR corruption suspect Victor Malima appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Monday alongside his aunt after the pair were arrested over the weekend.
Malima has been on the run from the law since July last year.
Case registration in the country's courts has remained high over the past year, with the workload in the High Court’s civil stream rising from about 384 cases per judge in 2024 to more than 600 cases per judge last year.
