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New Era
Iuze Mukube was former executive at NDC facing 24 fraud charges
“The fraud charges are linked to former executive at NDC, Mujohn-Kaali, who faces 24 charges of fraud.”
N$18.5m NDC tender fraud gets dateNew Era
Iuze Mukube was allegedly defrauded of thousands through a Ponzi scheme
“One of the over 70 complainants who were allegedly defrauded of thousands through a Ponzi scheme was referred to as an unfortunate investor.”
‘Investor was unlucky’Six of 16 individuals accused of human trafficking and operating an international cryptocurrency scheme have been traced to China after absconding from Namibia, though authorities have not yet commenced locating their exact location, the court heard.
Six human trafficking suspects traced to China represents significant progress in dismantling an international criminal network.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Six of 16 individuals accused of human trafficking and operating an international cryptocurrency scheme have been traced to China after absconding from Namibia, though authorities have not yet commenced locating their exact location, the court heard.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Gabes Shiimi, accused in the Iuze Mukube murder case, says the State induced him to provide witness contact details by promising to drop concerns about interference, but then reneged on that undertaking when opposing his bail release. He argues the State breached good faith and asks the court to consider his cooperation when deciding bail.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Windhoek High Court judges found that a magistrate misdirected himself in refusing bail to six individuals accused in a purported N$400 million fraud at Namcor, citing selective assessment of evidence and failure to consider individualised circumstances and mitigating bail conditions. The six appellants—Peter and Malakia Elindi, Immanuel Mulunga, Olivia Dunaiski, Leo Nandago, and Jennifer Hamukwaya—were granted bail ranging from N$20,000 to N$50,000, subject to travel restrictions and regular reporting requirements.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
A neighbour testified in the trial of three accused of killing nine-year-old Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho that she witnessed aggressive beatings of children at the Nkata residence in Windhoek. The witness said she observed one child being hit with a belt and heard screaming that sounded like fear coming from the house, supporting State allegations that the accused kicked and beat the girl with objects, leaving her dead in a garage before her body was disposed of.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Four individuals accused of fraud and corruption over irregularities in the awarding of N$18.5 million in tenders at the Namibia Development Corporation have been set for plea proceedings on 16, 17 and 18 September 2026. The charges include fraud, money laundering, and use of position for gratification, allegedly involving a former NDC executive who used her position to influence tender awards to relatives and friends.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Jandre Dippenaar, convicted of six counts of murder stemming from a 2014 car accident near Henties Bay that killed six people, has lodged an application to appeal to the Supreme Court after the High Court dismissed his earlier appeal in December. Dippenaar was the first in Namibia convicted of murder based on dolus eventualis rather than culpable homicide in a motor vehicle collision case; he argued the court wrongly prioritised eyewitness testimony over expert evidence, but judges ruled the trial court correctly drew inferences and imposed an appropriate sentence.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
In the trial of Sakaria Megameno Namwandi and Asset Legacy Investment CC on fraud and Ponzi scheme charges, a witness testified that her N$5,000 investment made in October 2019 entered the entity's account after it had been frozen by the Bank of Namibia, leaving her unable to recover funds. The defence argued that Namwandi had no access to the money and that victims must apply under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act to recover invested funds once the case is finalised.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Martha Ndinelao Antindi, mother of fugitive Victor Malima, and his aunt Johanna Hambelela Mundjego were arrested and made their first court appearance in connection with the oil-rot fraud and corruption matter. They face three counts each, including dealing with gratification, money laundering, and theft, allegedly involving N$1.5 million in unlawful proceeds from Namcor that passed through companies in which they held interests.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Three men accused of murdering businessman Daniele Ferrari in 2020 claim their confessions were coerced through torture and beatings. A trial within a trial has begun to determine whether the accused were subject to police brutality that rendered their statements inadmissible.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Former justice minister Sacky Shanghala has applied for Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis to recuse herself from presiding over the Fishrot matter, alleging bias and apprehension of partiality based on the Judge's statements and treatment of defence applications. The matter has been postponed to 11 February 2026, with a hearing on the recusal application scheduled for 9 March 2026.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
After nearly six years, the fishing quota corruption trial in which Namibian fisheries resources were allegedly stolen through deals with Icelandic company Samherji will begin on March 9, 2026. Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis rejected multiple postponement applications from former minister Sacky Shanghala and co-accused, ruling that lengthy delays in the civil review process and years of court proceedings weighed against further delay.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
During a bail hearing, a Namibian Police chief inspector testified that Joel Angula would likely interfere with witnesses and investigations if released, citing his prior misleading statements and knowledge of witnesses. The inspector also stated that 452 of 512 diamonds robbed from Namdia remain missing and could be disposed of or used for further crimes if the accused is freed.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
A rape and assault case in Windhoek Magistrate's Court was withdrawn after the complainant requested the charges be dropped, stating she had forgiven her boyfriend and wanted him free to provide for their family. The accused, who had been charged with rape and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm under the Domestic Violence Act, was released following the magistrate's decision to grant the withdrawal despite her reluctance given the serious nature of the charges.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
A Gibeon police officer testified that the accused, Isak Blockstaan, assaulted his then-girlfriend Hannelie Swartbooi (16) at a birthday party in May 2021, and that forensic evidence including a matching shoe print and medical findings support the State's prosecution. The accused claims he was attacked by unknown assailants and was unconscious during the alleged assault, and the officer observed him attempting suicide twice during the incident.
13 January 2026 · New Era →