The Fishrot corruption trial, set to commence today before High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo, has been postponed to Thursday, 6 February, due to the judge's unavailability.

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.

The Fishrot trial took another turn today as Judge Moses Chinhengo scheduled the hearing of former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala's interlocutory application for September 13, 2024. 

Judge Moses Chinhengo has ordered that the criminal trial in the Fishrot matter continue.

The accused persons will continue to take pleas on the remaining charges from September 2 to 6 and 10 to 13.

High Court judge David Munsu is set to deliver his ruling on the bail application of two Fishrot accused persons.

Former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau and Nigel Van Wyk will hear on Tuesday if their pleas for liberty will be granted.