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The Namibian
Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali represented Hou and Zhang during their trial
“Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali represented Hou and Zhang during their trial.”
Duo cleared of N$1m seal genital exportThe Namibian
Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali represented Patric Gaingob during trial
“Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali represented him during his trial.”
Teacher sentenced to 25 years for killing wifeThe Namibian
Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali represented Lourens Aib
“Defence lawyers Jermaine Muchali and Natji Tjirera represented Aib and !Nowoseb, respectively.”
Outjo murder: Aib, !Nowoseb jailed 30 years for killing KoekemoerThe Namibian
Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali suggested a combined sentence of 15 years' imprisonment for Aib
“During a presentence hearing before Ndauendapo on Friday, defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali, who is representing Aib, suggested a combined sentence of 15 years' imprisonment for Aib on the four charges on which he was found guilty.”
Convicted Outjo murderers to be sentenced in AprilNew Era
Jermaine Muchali argued on behalf of Aib for 15 years imprisonment for all charges
“Muchali asked for 15 years imprisonment for all four charges.”
State wants 30-year sentences for murderersThe Namibian
Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali has withdrawn from the case of three accused persons pending in Windhoek High Court
“Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali has informed the court he is withdrawing from the matter because he is not available on the dates, starting from 1 August, when the trial of the three accused is scheduled to start.”
Defence lawyer leaves child-murder caseTwo Chinese citizens were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court of charges related to 571 seal bull genitals found in their possession at Hosea Kutako International Airport in January last year. The magistrate determined the seal genitals were legally bought and had not been exported, as the accused's luggage was not booked onto a flight before they were arrested.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Chinese citizens were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court of charges related to 571 seal bull genitals found in their possession at Hosea Kutako International Airport in January last year. The magistrate determined the seal genitals were legally bought and had not been exported, as the accused's luggage was not booked onto a flight before they were arrested.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A teacher convicted of murdering his wife in a knife attack in their Windhoek home in April 2019 has been sentenced to 25 years' imprisonment. Acting judge Herman January rejected the defendant's claims of automatism and amnesia during the fatal stabbing.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Patric Gaingob was found guilty of murdering his wife, fellow teacher Merenta Gaingos, in a fatal knife attack in April 2019. The judge rejected his claims of automatism and amnesia, noting 12 stab wounds were recorded during post-mortem examination and finding direct intent to murder.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Outjo residents, Lourense Aib and Hendrick Nowoseb, have been sentenced to an additional 30 years' imprisonment for the 2014 murder of 71-year-old Gerhardus Petrus Koekemoer during a tuck shop robbery, as well as convictions for attempted murder, rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. High Court Judge Nate Ndauendapo noted their subsequent convictions for unrelated offences demonstrated a pattern of violence and disregard for the law.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Lourens Aib and Hendrik !Nowoseb were each sentenced to 30 years in prison for the October 2014 murder of Gert Koekemoer during a violent house robbery in Outjo, as well as an attempted murder and assault on a woman at a tuck shop. The judge noted the men's prior criminal history and that Koekemoer, an elderly man, deserved to be safe in his own home.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Two men convicted of murdering an Outjo resident during a violent house robbery in October 2014 will be sentenced in the Windhoek High Court in April. The convicted men, Lourens Aib and Hendrik !Nowoseb, were found guilty of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and rape in connection with the attack.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Outjo residents convicted of murder, attempted murder, rape and robbery from a 2014 tuckshop attack sought concurrent sentencing with their existing prison terms, but the State argued they deserve independent sentences of 30 years for murder, 10 years for robbery, and 15 years for rape. Sentencing has been postponed to April 2026.
16 March 2026 · New Era →