Also known as: advocate Lisulo
State advocate in Namibian High Court prosecution of rape and abduction cases, including a 2026 case against Jonas Murao.
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The Namibian
Deputy prosecutor general Dominic Lisulo argued Karomo should be sentenced to life imprisonment or not less than 30 years
“A sentence of life imprisonment for Mecthilde Karomo (34) would serve justice, deputy prosecutor general Dominic Lisulo argued during a presentence hearing before judge Claudia Claasen.”
Windhoek house fire murderer faces life imprisonmentThe Namibian
Deputy prosecutor general Dominic Lisulo is representing the state
“The state is being represented by deputy prosecutor general Dominic Lisulo.”
Woman found guilty on two murder chargesNew Era
State advocate Dominic Lisulo told the court that they have proven beyond reasonable doubt that a Hoachanas resident committed rape and theft and therefore guilty as charged
“Iuze Mukube State advocate Dominic Lisulo told the court that they have proven beyond reasonable doubt that a Hoachanas resident committed rape and theft and therefore guilty as charged.”
State wants rape, theft accused convictedNew Era
Dominic Lisulo argued that sufficient evidence presented to prove Karomo's guilt
“The state, represented by Dominic Lisulo, argued that it had presented sufficient evidence to prove Karomo's guilt and urged a conviction on the charges.”
Accused wants acquittal in arson, murder trialNew Era
Dominic Lisulo is representing the State
“Karomo is represented by her legal-aid lawyer, Mbanga Siyomunji, and the State by Dominic Lisulo.”
Ex-girlfriend denies setting boyfriend, lover ablazeThe Namibian
Dominic Lisulo represents the state
“Deputy prosecutor general Dominic Lisulo is representing the state.”
Woman denies double murder and arson in Okahandja Park fire trialNew Era
State Advocate Dominic Lisulo said during cross-examination Murao admitted stealing items from a shop in 2008
“The State Advocate Dominic Lisulo during cross-examination on Thursday said, Murao (45) admitted in his response to the State's pre-trial memorandum that he had stolen various items from a shop in 2008.”
Accused serial rapist ‘admitted’ guiltNew Era
Deputy Prosecutor General Dominic Lisulo represents the State
“The State is represented by Deputy Prosecutor General Dominic Lisulo, and Murao by Peru Liebenberg.”
Alleged serial rapist denies chargesThe Namibian
Deputy prosecutor general Dominic Lisulo closed the state's case against Murao
“Deputy prosecutor general Dominic Lisulo closed the state's case against Murao after the testimony of the baby's mother.”
Jonas Murao denies baby-rape charge with farm alibi as Hardap trial continuesNew Era
The State, represented by Dominic Lisulo stated that the application for leave to appeal is opposed
“The State, represented by Dominic Lisulo, stated that the application for leave to appeal is opposed on the basis that there is no prospect of success on appeal.”
Convicted Kauejao seeks leave to appealMecthilde Karomo was sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment after being convicted of murdering her boyfriend Leonard Haupindi and Anastasia Matende by setting Haupindi's house on fire in Okahandja Park, Windhoek on 26 December 2022. The judge noted Karomo acted with "utter indifference" after starting the deadly blaze, driven by anger and jealousy.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Mecthilde Karomo was sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment after being convicted of murdering her boyfriend Leonard Haupindi and Anastasia Matende by setting Haupindi's house on fire in Okahandja Park, Windhoek on 26 December 2022. The judge noted Karomo acted with "utter indifference" after starting the deadly blaze, driven by anger and jealousy.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Mecthilde Karomo (34), convicted of murdering two people who died in a Windhoek house fire in December 2022, is awaiting sentencing. The prosecutor recommended life imprisonment or a minimum of 30 years per count, while the defence proposed 16 years per murder count plus 4 years for arson, with some sentences to run concurrently.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mecthilde Karomo was found guilty on two murder charges and arson after setting fire to her boyfriend's house in Windhoek on 26 December 2022, killing Leonard Haupindi and Annastasia Matende. The judge found that Karomo, triggered by jealousy over Haupindi's new girlfriend, foresaw the possibility of death when she set the fire knowing they were inside or likely to be inside.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
State advocate Dominic Lisulo told the court that Jonas Murao (45) has been proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt of multiple counts of rape, theft, housebreaking, and the abduction and rape of a four-month-old child, while the defence argued there is insufficient evidence and the case relies on unreliable circumstantial evidence and contested admissions. Judgment has been postponed to 4 June 2026.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The defence in the trial of Mechtilde Karomo, accused of setting her lover and his girlfriend alight in a fire in Okahandja Park on 26 December 2022, has urged the Windhoek High Court to acquit her of murder and arson charges, arguing the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and that her confession was obtained under duress and in violation of procedural requirements.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Iuze Mukube Mecthilde Karomo denies setting fire to a Windhoek shack in December 2022 that killed her ex-lover Leonard Haupindi Kadubuli and his girlfriend Anastasia Ihemba Matende. Testifying before the High Court, Karomo acknowledged a confrontation with Kadubuli the day before the fire but disputed threatening to burn the house and said she only learned of the deadly fire after hearing shouts from outside.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Mecthilde Karomo, accused of starting a fire in December 2022 that killed two people in Okahandja Park, Windhoek, testified that she was sleeping in her own house when the blaze occurred and denied setting the fatal fire. She disputed prosecution witnesses' claims that she confessed to the arson after a dispute with her then-boyfriend Leonard Haupindi.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iuze Mukube Jonas Murao, facing nine charges including rape and housebreaking, admitted in a pre-trial memorandum to stealing items from a shop in 2008, but denied rape allegations during cross-examination in the Windhoek High Court, claiming he was elsewhere when the alleged incidents occurred and that accusers are lying.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Jonas Murao, 45, accused of nine charges including raping a four-month-old baby in Hoachanas, testified in his defence that he was not present when the alleged crimes occurred and was working at a settlement farm at the time. He denied all involvement and claimed an alibi for each incident dating back to 2008.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Jonas Murao, accused of raping a four-month-old baby at Hoachanas in November 2016, claims he was at a farm on the date of the alleged assault. The baby's mother testified that she found her daughter without a nappy and with blood on her private parts after being awakened by her partner, and noted shoe prints in their one-room house that resembled sandals Murao was wearing that day.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Stockley Kauejao, sentenced in July 2025 to 25 years for the 2012 murder of stock theft investigator Hiambepo Kazeurua, is seeking leave to appeal his conviction in the Supreme Court. His lawyer argued the High Court erred in relying on co-accused confessions and witness testimony that lacked direct proof linking Kauejao to the killing.
27 January 2026 · New Era →