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Justine Shiweda

Also known as: Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda · prosecutor Justine Shiweda · Ms Shiweda · Ondangwa regional prosecutor · late Control Prosecutor Shiweda · late Ondangwa Magistrate Justine Shiweda · late Ondangwa Prosecutor · the late Shiweda · late Shiweda · Justine Ndapandula Shiweda · Late State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda · State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda · late prosecutor Shiweda · Magistrate Justine Shiweda · the late Ondangwa regional control prosecutor · Justice Shiweda · late prosecutor Justine Shiweda · the late Ondangwa Control Prosecutor · Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda · the late prosecutor Shiweda · prosecutor Shiweda

Ondangwa control prosecutor killed on 17 October 2025 after being shot and doused with corrosive acid; six suspects arrested in connection with her death.

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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Justine Shiweda died on 7 February

    Source

    “She sustained life-threatening injuries and died on 7 February.”

    Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda laid to rest

  3. The Namibian

    Prosecutor Justine Shiweda was killed in a cruel and heartless manner

    Source

    “I write this letter with a heavy heart following the painful and shocking killing of prosecutor Justine Shiweda.”

    Justice for Justine

  4. The Namibian

    Justine Shiweda dedicated her life to justice

    Source

    “No one deserves to die in such a cruel and heartless manner – especially someone who dedicated her life to justice.”

    Justice for Justine

  5. Informanté

    State prosecutor Justine Shiweda was seriously injured in an acid and gun attack that occurred in Ondangwa on 17 October 2025

    Source

    “Shiweda was seriously injured in an acid and gun attack that occurred in Ondangwa on 17 October 2025.”

    Attack against the upholders of the law is an attack against the Republic itself — NNN

  6. Informanté

    Justine Shiweda died in a Windhoek hospital on 7 February

    Source

    “She died in a Windhoek hospital on 7 February and was laid to rest on Saturday in a fitting send-off, a dignified national honours funeral.”

    Attack against the upholders of the law is an attack against the Republic itself — NNN

  7. The Namibian

    Justine Shiweda died in a Windhoek hospital last Saturday after she was attacked last October

    Source

    “Shiweda died in a Windhoek hospital last Saturday after she was attacked last October.”

    Shedding of Shiweda's blood will not silence justice – prosecutor general Imalwa

  8. The Namibian

    Shiweda joined the Office of the Prosecutor General in 2019

    Source

    “Imalwa said when Shiweda joined the Office of the Prosecutor General in 2019, she chose a difficult path.”

    Shedding of Shiweda's blood will not silence justice – prosecutor general Imalwa

  9. Informanté

    Justine Ndapandula Shiweda is slain prosecutor being laid to rest

    Source

    “The funeral of Justine Ndapandula Shiweda is currently underway at Onambango near Ondangwa, where a sizeable crowd of mourners has gathered to pay their last respects.”

    Shiweda laid to rest with honours

  10. Informanté

    Justine Shiweda was slain state prosecutor

    Source

    “Namibians from all walks of life and from all corners of the country attended the memorial service for slain state prosecutor Justine Shiweda, which took place in the Onambango village near Ondangwa on Friday afternoon, preceding the burial which takes place today.”

    Namibia unites in mourning Shiweda

  11. Informanté

    Late State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda rejected a N$100,000 bribe allegedly offered to facilitate bail granting

    Source

    “LATE State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda kept her father's advice to heart until her death when she rejected a N$100,000 bribe allegedly offered to her to facilitate the granting of bail to an accused in a high-profile case at Ondangwa.”

    Late Justine's father advised her not to betray the nation
Society

Hospital intern accused in N$2.1 million insurance fraud scheme

The News

Kelsey Kudumo, an Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor, faces allegations of participating in an insurance fraud scheme involving falsified medical reports and laboratory results amounting to more than N$2.1 million. The prosecution claims medical records were falsified to support fraudulent insurance claims, with two doctors and a former nurse also linked to the scheme.

Why it matters

Hospital intern accused in N$2.1 million insurance fraud scheme involving falsified medical records exposes healthcare system integrity breaches.

21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Hospital intern accused in N$2.1 million insurance fraud scheme

    Kelsey Kudumo, an Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor, faces allegations of participating in an insurance fraud scheme involving falsified medical reports and laboratory results amounting to more than N$2.1 million. The prosecution claims medical records were falsified to support fraudulent insurance claims, with two doctors and a former nurse also linked to the scheme.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ex-nurse accused of swapping lab results in insurance fraud

    A former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse is accused of exchanging laboratory results to facilitate a fraudulent insurance claim of N$1.2 million submitted to Sanlam Namibia in December 2024, allegedly in cohort with two doctors and an intern doctor. The state alleges that N$1.8 million in fraudulent claims were submitted, with portions of funds distributed to the accused and other alleged conspirators.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Former nurse denies knowing alleged Sanlam fraud kingpin

    Festus Amwaalwa, a former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse applying for bail, has denied knowing alleged Sanlam fraud kingpin Abner Mateus or involvement in fraudulent insurance claims. State prosecutors allege Mateus recruited Amwaalwa to process fraudulent Sanlam claims amounting to about N$1.9m, but Amwaalwa testified he only met Mateus after their arrests in the investigation.

    19 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 18 May

  1. Ex-nurse details spending from fraudulent N$1.3 million Sanlam claim

    Former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse Festus Amwaalwa testified in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that he received N$35,000 as a token of appreciation from a fraudulent Sanlam insurance claim involving approximately N$1.3 million, and used part of the money for personal expenses including car repairs, clothes for his children, and Christmas food for his mother. He also testified that additional funds were distributed to other individuals, including intern doctor Kelsey Kudumo (N$20,000), Ottilie Johannes (N$40,000), and Hela Mpinge (N$5,000).

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 15 May

  1. Four more suspects arrested in Sanlam insurance fraud investigation

    Four suspects appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday in connection with a widening Sanlam Namibia insurance fraud probe, bringing total arrests to 17. The accused face allegations of fraud, theft, forgery, uttering, corruption, money laundering and conspiracy, with investigations linked to the murder case of control prosecutor Justine Shiweda.

    15 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Murder accused Shikwaya denies owning most of five properties

    The state alleges that 21-year-old murder and fraud accused Petrus Shikwaya owns five properties across northern Namibia, claiming his uncle Abner Mateus financed their acquisition; Shikwaya has denied knowledge of most properties but confirmed ownership of a farming unit near Windhoek that he says he bought for N$11,000.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 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.

    23 April 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Accused swindled uncle's car linked to prosecutor attack

    The state alleges that murder accused Petrus Shikwaya fraudulently took possession of his uncle's Suzuki vehicle and gave it to co-accused Petrus Uusiku as a reward for buying acid used to attack Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda on 17 October 2025. Shikwaya denies the allegations, claiming the vehicle was purchased for his uncle at the decision of his uncles.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. State argues murder accused poses flight risk in bail hearing

    Public prosecutor Yeukai Kangira told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that Petrus Shikwaya, one of four accused in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda, poses a serious flight risk and has not surrendered his passport as claimed. The state alleges that Shikwaya and co-accused were found with an escape plan while in police custody, and argues he should be denied bail to ensure he stands trial; the bail hearing continues on 9 June.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Charges amended for accused in prosecutor murder case

    The prosecution has amended charges against Petrus Uusiku Pandeni and Kuume Petrus Shikwaya from murder to corruption-related offences following the transfer of their trial back to Windhoek Magistrate's Court from Ondangwa, with the court finding their charges unrelated to the original proceedings. Pandeni and Shikwaya now face conspiracy to commit corruption and corruption charges, while their co-accused Matheus Angula faces corruptly using office for gratification and conspiracy to commit corruption charges, though he still faces a murder charge in Ondangwa.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Health ministry awaits police conclusion on hospital fraud case

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services will not take disciplinary action against four nurses, an intern doctor, and a doctor from Onandjokwe State Hospital accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$1.9 million until police investigations are completed. The 12 arrested individuals are alleged to have helped members of the public claim insurance payouts using fake documents and fake death claims between 2020 and 2024.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Six men charged with prosecutor's murder raise custody complaints

    Six men facing murder charges in connection with the death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, where they lodged formal complaints about their treatment in custody, including restricted communication with family and legal representatives, and limited consultation time. The case was postponed to 20 April for bail hearings.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Letter urges support for families of slain civil servants

    A reader writes to the President calling for a "ward of the nation" status and lifelong support—including education and medical coverage—for children of civil servants killed in the line of duty, citing the murder of Justine Shiweda and noting that current veterans' definitions exclude modern-day frontline workers.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Editorial: Medical-police syndicate fraud threatens public health

    An editorial in The Namibian warns that a syndicate of doctors and police officers allegedly involved in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda has also engaged in widespread fraud, including forged medical passports, stolen hospital stamps, and fabricated insurance claims. The editorial calls on law-enforcement and health authorities to investigate immediately, and criticises medical professional bodies for remaining silent.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Twelve accused of N$1.9m Sanlam insurance fraud scheme

    Two doctors, several nurses, teachers, intern doctors and health ministry officials are implicated in a fraud scheme involving false medical insurance claims from Sanlam between 2020 and 2024, with accused individuals appearing in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court charged with submitting fraudulent claims. The scheme allegedly involved fake hospitalisations and medical results, with some perpetrators linked to the murder of a prosecutor.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Five accused in prosecutor murder denied bail in Ondangwa court

    Five of six men accused of murdering Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda were denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court; the case has been postponed to 8 April for further investigation and legal representation. A separate group of twelve people, including three of the murder suspects, faced charges related to N$1.9 million in money laundering at Sanlam, with six granted bail of N$25,000 each and six linked to the murder denied bail.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Accused in Shiweda murder case denied phone access in prison

    Lawyers have raised concerns that the fair trial rights of suspects in the murder case of late Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda may be prejudiced, as the accused are barred from having access to telephones while incarcerated, hampering their ability to contact legal representatives. The matter was remanded to 8 April 2026 to address the issue of telephonic access and to fix a bail application date.

    17 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Police officer arrested as suspect in prosecutor threat case

    Inspector Kefas Hoaeb, head of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit in Grootfontein, has been arrested as the second suspect in an assault by threat case involving prosecutor Kristiana Erastus. The suspects face charges of assault by threat and conspiracy to commit murder, allegedly linked to threatening notes warning the prosecutor would be killed unless he stepped down from his role.

    12 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Hengari case postponed pending prosecutor general decision

    The case involving former agriculture minister Mac Hengari and his co-accused has been postponed again to Tuesday, as the prosecutor general has not yet signed off on whether to proceed with prosecution in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court. The state attributed the delay partly to the death of Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Prosecutors' killers case transferred to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court

    Two men accused in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda have had their case transferred from Windhoek to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to be tried with their co-accused. Eight people have been arrested over the October 2025 attack on Shiweda, which involved shooting and throwing corrosive acid on his body, allegedly linked to his denial of bail to one of the accused.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Minister hails women's advances in Namibian justice sector

    Gender Equality Minister Emma Kantema has praised the growing presence of women in Namibia's judiciary, noting recent milestones including the appointment of the first permanent woman judge to the Supreme Court and increased representation of women judges and magistrates. She acknowledged these achievements as evidence of women's capacity to lead at the highest levels while also flagging safety concerns for female judicial officers, referencing the 2025 death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. Bail application in magistrate murder case transferred to Ondangwa

    A Windhoek magistrate has transferred the bail application of two suspects charged with the murder of Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda to the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, rejecting defence requests to withdraw charges despite similar charges being pursued in Ondangwa. A third accused police officer facing graft charges will have his case separated and return to court in March 2026.

    6 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Omaheke Regional Council chair outlines continuity and advancement agenda

    Rocco Nguvauva, chairperson of Omaheke Regional Council, said the new council will build on foundations laid by previous leadership, focusing on infrastructure development, basic service provision, and community empowerment while maintaining fiscal discipline and responsiveness to regional needs.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 February

  1. Justice Minister urges urgent security protection for magistrates and prosecutors

    Namibia's Justice Minister Filemon Wise Immanuel has urgently requested residential security protection for all magistrates and prosecutors following the death of Magistrate Justine Shiweda and rising threats against judicial officers in Grootfontein and Ondangwa. Immanuel warned that attacks on judges threaten the independence of the justice system and emphasised that financial constraints cannot delay protecting those who administer justice.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Ondangwa prosecutor killed after attacking case dies from injuries

    Justine Shiweda, 32, an Ondangwa Magistrate's Court control prosecutor, died in a Windhoek hospital a week ago from injuries sustained in an October attack in which she was shot and doused with corrosive substance in front of her children. Six suspects were arrested; her death has prompted legal fraternity calls for urgent changes to prosecutors' working conditions and safety, with officials noting this was the first killing of a prosecutor in Namibia for performing their duties.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 February

  1. Slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda laid to rest with state honours

    Thousands gathered to pay respects to late Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Ndapandula Shiweda, who died on 7 February 2026 from injuries sustained in a violent attack in October 2025. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other state officials condemned the attack and pledged that violence against law enforcement will be met with the full force of the law, while a trust fund has been established to support Shiweda's two young children.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Prosecutor shot and acid-attacked last year laid to rest

    Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who was shot and doused with corrosive acid on 17 October 2025 and died on 7 February, was buried at her family cemetery in Oshana region on Saturday. Chief Justice Peter Shivute warned at her funeral that violence against court officers threatens Namibia's justice system and called for prosecutors and judges to remain committed to administering justice without fear or intimidation.

    16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 February

  1. Opinion: Namibia must honour slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda

    A reader reflects on the killing of prosecutor Justine Shiweda, calling for urgent investigation, protection of prosecutors against corruption and intimidation, and designation of her death date as a national day of remembrance for fallen justice workers.

    15 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President condemns attack on slain prosecutor as assault on state

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said that attacks on law enforcement officers are acts against the Republic and will be met with the full force of the law, delivering remarks at the funeral of state prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died from injuries sustained in an acid and gun attack in October.

    15 February 2026 · Informanté →

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