Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala, along with two co-accused in the "Fishrot scandal," is determined to have Judge Moses Chinhengo removed from presiding over their case.

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.

High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has urged the state to find a practical solution to the frozen assets of the Fishrot accused, questioning why the funds cannot be released without court intervention.

After years of legal hurdles and postponements, the high-profile Fishrot corruption trial is finally set to begin tomorrow, that is if there are no surprise applications to halt the scheduled proceedings.

The Windhoek High Court will rule on January 30 whether Nigel Van Wyk, an accused in the high-profile Fishrot corruption case, will continue to face certain charges.

In the Fishrot corruption case, Judge Moses Chinengo has dismissed the jurisdiction challenge brought under Section 317 of the Criminal Procedure Act by the accused, former Justice Minister Sackey Shangala.

The Fishrot trial entered a contentious phase today as plea proceedings continued under Justice Moses Chinhengo.

Former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala and his co-accused face charges of corruption, fraud, and money laundering involving millions allegedly siphoned from Namibia's fishing industry.

In the ongoing Fishrot trial, Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo has maintained that he will continue presiding over the case, as his appointment, an executive decision, remains valid unless overturned by a court of law. 

High Court Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo has reserved his decision on a preliminary point raised by the state, which seeks a three-month delay in the Fishrot trial.

Former Minister of Justice Sacky Shanghala and his co-accused in the high-profile Fishrot corruption trial have been permitted to present their case from the lecterns and attorney's desk in court rather than from the dock, which Shanghala has described as a "cage."