High Court Judge Marelize du Plessis will on Wednesday hear from Fishrot lawyers on how they wish to proceed with the main criminal trial, which has faced multiple delays.

Magistrate Veruka Njembo has postponed his decision on limited access to communication for the five accused in the murder trial of the late control prosecutor, Justine Shiweda.

The five accused are currently incarcerated at the Grootfontein Correctional Facility.

Former Keetmanshoop magistrate Unchen Konjore has refused to provide her telephone records, bank statements, and travel and accommodation records to the legal team of Lucia Hamana, who is suing her for N$500,000.

For the 2026-27 financial year, the Ministry of Justice will construct two magistrates' courts in Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo.

For this development expenditure, N$15 million has been set aside.

Fishrot accused Sacky Shanghala has asked the trial judge in the Fishrot corruption case to step aside in a recusal application that was heard today.

The Judicial Service Commission says all magistrates who applied for appointment as judges to the civil stream of the High Court did not meet the requirements during a recruitment process conducted last year.

High Court judge Marelize du Plessis has turned down requests by several accused in the Fishrot corruption case to delay the trial.

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.

Namibia's judiciary is taking steps to bridge critical technological gaps in its justice system, moving from fragmented, outdated infrastructure to a unified digital future.