Former Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo died at his home in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. His death was announced in a statement by the Judicial Service Commission of Namibia.

Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo will deliver her judgement on the matter in which some of the Fishrot accused are seeking to nullify all decisions taken by former trial judge Moses Chinhengo.

As the judicial shake-up in the Fishrot corruption trial continues to spark debate, legal experts are cautioning against the misuse of foundational legal doctrines in attempts to stall justice.

Justice Moses Chinhengo has stood down from presiding over the high-profile Fishrot corruption trial, citing personal reasons, a move that comes after months of legal contestation by the accused, who had repeatedly sought his recusal.

Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala has again filed an application in the High Court seeking to halt the Fishrot trial scheduled for 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.

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.