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24 April 2026
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Joseph Shikongo

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Inspector General of the Namibian Police who oversees youth crime prevention, tourism protection, and police appointments including to Vice President security details.

Society

Accused denies involvement in prosecutor murder case

The News

Petrus Shikwaya, 21, one of six accused in the murder of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, claims he was in Windhoek on the date of the attack in October 2025 and had no knowledge of any plan to kill her. Shikwaya admitted sending N$1,200 from his account but said it was on his uncle's instruction and he did not know it would be used for the corrosive acid used in the attack; the state opposes bail, citing a strong prima facie case and concerns about witness interference.

Why it matters

Murder accused Shikwaya's court testimony in prosecutor Justine Shiweda's death case continues high-profile accountability trial.

13 hours ago · Informanté →

Yesterday

  1. Accused denies involvement in prosecutor murder case

    Petrus Shikwaya, 21, one of six accused in the murder of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, claims he was in Windhoek on the date of the attack in October 2025 and had no knowledge of any plan to kill her. Shikwaya admitted sending N$1,200 from his account but said it was on his uncle's instruction and he did not know it would be used for the corrosive acid used in the attack; the state opposes bail, citing a strong prima facie case and concerns about witness interference.

    13 hours ago · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Accused in prosecutor attack claims uncle used him without knowledge

    Petrus Shikwaya, 21, testified at his bail hearing that his uncle, former police officer Abner Mateus, used his bank account and sent money through him without his knowledge, including funds allegedly used to buy acid for the attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda. Shikwaya denied knowing Shiweda or being present during the incident, saying he was in Windhoek at the time.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Police chief links unemployment to youth crime and substance abuse

    Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says 53,000 young Namibians applied for 2,000 police posts, illustrating limited job opportunities that leave youth vulnerable to crime, violence and drug abuse. Shikongo warned that early criminal records can permanently damage employment prospects and called for coordinated government, community and family support to address root causes of youth vulnerability.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah faces pressure on jobs, housing, fuel ahead of Sona

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to address employment creation, housing affordability, fuel prices, and service delivery in today's state of the nation address. Politicians, businesses, civil society, and economists are calling for practical solutions and progress reports on previous commitments, including the 500,000 jobs target and structural economic reforms.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Employers' federation warns against ministerial overreach in labour disputes

    The Namibian Employers' Federation has raised concerns about increasing ministerial involvement in company-level labour disputes, arguing that direct engagement by the minister risks blurring institutional boundaries and undermining established legal processes under the Labour Act. Federation president Elia Shikongo called for reaffirmation of the roles of the minister, labour commissioner, and statutory dispute-resolution bodies to ensure clarity and credibility in labour relations.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. NEF warns ministerial interference blurs labour dispute lines

    The Namibian Employers' Federation has cautioned against growing ministerial involvement in company-level labour disputes, arguing it undermines the Labour Act's structured mechanisms and threatens institutional credibility. The NEF cited the Tsumeb Smelter case as a precedent and warned that ad hoc political intervention risks weakening Namibia's rules-based labour system and tripartite governance model.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Employers' federation seeks policy clarity from presidential address

    The Namibian Employers' Federation has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to use her state of the nation address to provide businesses with clarity on economic policies. NEF president Elia Shikongo cited modest growth, high unemployment, rising costs, and labour law uncertainty as challenges, and urged the government to balance worker protection with business sustainability and job creation.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Employers' Federation warns ministerial role blurs labour dispute processes

    The Namibian Employers' Federation has raised concerns over growing ministerial involvement in company-level labour disputes, warning it risks undermining established legal processes and institutional boundaries. The federation's president cited the Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter case as an example where ministerial intervention halted restructuring before formal dispute-resolution mechanisms had concluded.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Lawmakers mourn death of Swapo MP James Uerikua

    Swapo member of parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua died in a vehicle accident in Otjozondjupa on Friday. Fellow lawmakers described him as a skilled debater and intellectually gifted parliamentarian, mourning his loss to the National Assembly and the country.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. 20,000 Namibian children suffer online sexual abuse annually

    Research by Unicef shows that approximately 9% of internet-using Namibian children aged 12–17 — an estimated 20,000 children annually — experience online sexual exploitation or abuse. Police and justice sector officials are undergoing training to strengthen victim identification and enforcement efforts as digital exploitation increasingly involves sophisticated cross-border methods.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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