Lawyer who has criticized internet service providers and called for compensation in prosecutor death case.
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Kadhila Amoomo expressed difficulty in saying country's constitution is the very best when Namibia is second most unequal society
“Youthful lawyer Kadhila Amoomo expressed difficulty in saying that the country's constitution is the very best when Namibia is the second most unequal society on earth.”
Namibian Constitution at 36New Era
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo submitted recommendations to Minister Immanuel to introduce plea bargaining to Namibian criminal justice system
“Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo last year submitted recommendations to Immanuel to introduce plea bargaining to the Namibian criminal justice system, saying it would allow suspects to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence or dropped charges under agreed conditions.”
Plea bargaining gains momentumThe Namibian
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo urged the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to begin preparations to compensate Justine Shiweda's family
“Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has urged the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to begin preparations to compensate the family of the late Ondangwa prosecutor, Justine Shiweda.”
Govt must prepare to compensate prosecutor’s family – AmoomoThe Namibian
Amoomo described Shiweda's death as a tragic loss for the legal profession
“In a social media post on Saturday, Amoomo described Shiweda's death as a tragic loss for the legal profession.”
Govt must prepare to compensate prosecutor’s family – AmoomoThe Namibian
Kadhila Amoomo informed the court he is disputing the lawfulness of Boois' arrest
“During Boois' court appearance yesterday, defence lawyer Kadhila Amoomo informed the magistrate he is disputing the lawfulness of Boois' arrest.”
Former Bank Windhoek employee Heidi Boois in court over N$3.36 million Namcor fraud caseNew Era
Kadhila Amoomo claims arrest was unlawful due to defective warrant
“The accused's lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo, informed the court that his client was unlawfully arrested due to a defective warrant of apprehension.”
12th oil-rot accused emerges …ex-bank employee arrestedInformanté
Kadhila Amoomo indicated they would challenge legality of Heidi Boois's warrant of arrest
“Her lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo, indicated that they would bring an application before court to challenge the legality of her warrant of arrest, as it was allegedly defective.”
Amoomo to challenge legality of arrest warrant in Namcor latest arrestNew Era
Kadhila Amoomo celebrated the court's decision to withdraw the case against D-Naff
“After the case was withdrawn, Amoomo took to social media to celebrate the court's decision.”
Court withdraws D-Naff’s forgery caseThe Namibian
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo criticised the boxing authorities for what happened
“Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo criticised the boxing authorities for what happened, urging them to intervene in such exhibitions.”
‘Ninja’ recovering in ICU after winning boxing matchThe Namibian
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo shared on social media that Yo Maps was released from custody
“Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has shared on social media that Zambian artist Elton Mulenga has been released from custody.”
Zambian artist Yo Maps released from custodyChildren, many believed to be from Angola, are increasingly visible on streets across Namibian towns seeking money, raising humanitarian concerns about child protection, exploitation, and trafficking. The editorial calls on Namibia and Angola to use their strong diplomatic relationship to jointly address the crisis.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Children, many believed to be from Angola, are increasingly visible on streets across Namibian towns seeking money, raising humanitarian concerns about child protection, exploitation, and trafficking. The editorial calls on Namibia and Angola to use their strong diplomatic relationship to jointly address the crisis.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek High Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge seeking to legalise cannabis possession and use in Namibia, ruling that policymaking on the issue is primarily a function for the executive and legislative branches, not the courts. The judge found the dispute involves complex matters of public health, criminal law, and social policy that are inappropriate for judicial determination.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations reports that child labour remains a serious concern in Namibia, particularly in agriculture and domestic work linked to poverty and food insecurity. The ministry recorded two cases during the financial year involving a cattle herder and domestic worker, both arrested and the children reunited with their families.
16 June 2026 · New Era →
Acting High Court judge Natasha Bassingthwaighte found that suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo unlawfully eroded the right to demonstrate by ordering that an unemployment protest could not take place on Independence Day 2023, awarding N$300,000 to activist Michael Amushelelo and N$80,000 to activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma. The judge ruled that the Public Gatherings Proclamation of 1989 requires only notice, not permission, and the inspector general cannot use it to refuse or prevent public gatherings.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court ordered suspended Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo and the ministry of home affairs to compensate activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma for arrests and detention following an anti-unemployment protest in March 2023, awarding Amushelelo N$300,000 and Nauyoma N$80,000, plus legal costs.
11 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma won a case against the minister of safety and security, inspector general, and prosecutor general over their 2023 arrest and detention. Amushelelo was awarded N$300,000 and Nauyoma N$80,000 after they were found not guilty of charges related to being prevented from staging a protest about unemployment.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Benjamin Hauwanga and Simeon Nghinananye have settled a defamation case in which Hauwanga sued Nghinananye for N$500 000. Under the settlement made an order of the Windhoek High Court, Nghinananye agreed to publicly apologise and retract allegations, while Hauwanga withdrew his claim and waived legal costs; Nghinananye must pay N$200 000 if he repeats the defamatory allegations within five years.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy judge president Shafimana Ueitele dismissed an application by Namibia Central Intelligence Service director general Bamba Nghipandua to have a defamation case heard in secret, ruling that a clear case showing it is truly necessary must be made before restricting public access to court proceedings on national security grounds.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek High Court dismissed an application by the Namibia Central Intelligence Service to hold a secret hearing in a N$1.8 million defamation lawsuit and to restrict media reporting on court documents. Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled on 19 May 2026 that citizens have a right to know and press freedom must be upheld, rejecting NCIS Director-General Bamba Nghipandua's claim that disclosure would expose the agency's inner workings.
20 May 2026 · Informanté →
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has criticized local internet service providers as "unreliable monopolies" following the government's rejection this week of Starlink's application to operate in Namibia, citing the company's failure to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Amoomo argued that Namibians are "stuck" with expensive and unreliable services from Telecom and MTC, while the regulatory authority Cran has warned the public against purchasing or subscribing to Starlink services as they are illegal under Namibian law.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged financial institutions to protect homeowners from repossession even after decades of payments, calling for a national dialogue to find fair solutions that prioritise "humanity over profit". He also questioned why housing loans span decades compared to vehicle loans and highlighted Namibia's severe housing crisis, with a backlog of over 300,000 houses.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Social activist Michael Amushelelo and business partner Gregory Cloete have asked the High Court to consolidate 360 fraud and money laundering charges against them, claiming several counts are duplications. The two face allegations of defrauding investors through an investment scheme known as Project One Million between 2018 and 2019.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
The director general of Namibia's Central Intelligence Service is asking the High Court to order that a defamation case brought against him by a government official be heard in secret, citing national security concerns about vetting processes. The plaintiff opposes the closure request, arguing that constitutional guarantees of public hearings and transparency in state institutions must be upheld.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 30-year-old Windhoek resident, Asser Pendapala Nendongo, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting bar bouncer David Mbida point blank over a N$30 entrance fee. Mbida died at a local hospital following the shooting incident on Friday night; the suspect later handed himself over to police.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Asser Nendongo appeared in Katutura Magistrate's Court on a murder charge in connection with the death of Windhoek bouncer David Mbinda, who was shot during an altercation over an entrance fee dispute at a bar in Wanaheda last Friday night. The case was postponed to 18 March for a formal bail application and to 21 May for further police investigations.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →
A former bank employee and two relatives of fugitive Victor Malema were granted bail of N$50,000 each in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor). The three must report weekly to authorities and face charges including forgery, money laundering, and theft; six accused in the matter are now out on bail pending investigations.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
80s Vocals is an acapella group from Ohangwena region that has become a cultural staple at weddings in northern Namibia, particularly among the Ovakwanyama people. Led by Talvi Mutilifa, the group guides wedding ceremonies from start to finish through carefully chosen songs and have released six albums while turning their passion for traditional music into a sustainable livelihood.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Constitution, enacted in 1990 and globally recognized as one of the best, is celebrated annually on 9 February. Legal professionals interviewed by New Era praised its role in protecting democratic rights and the rule of law, but also highlighted significant challenges: weak operation of lower courts, inadequate security for prosecutors and judicial staff, and a failure to address poverty and inequality affecting much of the population.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's criminal justice sector is embracing plea bargaining as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism to speed up case disposal, Chief Justice Peter Shivute announced at the 2026 Legal Year opening. Justice Minister Fillemon Immanuel said the system would help manage courts' heavy workload and conclude criminal trials within reasonable time limits.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has urged the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to begin reparations for the family of late prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died from injuries sustained in a shooting and acid attack in October last year. Amoomo called for compensation for Shiweda's children and warned that the death raises serious concerns about prosecutor safety.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Heidi Boois, a former Bank Windhoek employee, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on five charges including fraud and forgery linked to the opening of a fraudulent bank account allegedly used to channel N$3.36 million to individuals connected to a larger Namcor corruption case. Boois is the 12th person charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, stemming from a fuel company's sale of filling station assets to a Namcor subsidiary for N$53.2 million in July 2022.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Heidi Boois, a former Bank Windhoek employee, has been arrested as the 12th accused in investigations into approximately N$400 million in corruption and fraud at the Namibia Petroleum Corporation. She faces charges of forgery, uttering, fraud, and violations of the Financial Intelligence Act, Anti-Corruption Act, and Prevention of Organised Crime Act, allegedly involving forged signatures and unauthorized bank account transfers of N$3.3 million.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
Heidi Boois, a Bank Windhoek sales manager, was arrested as the 12th suspect in the Namcor fraud and corruption investigation. She faces six charges including money laundering, forged documents, and fraud, allegedly involving the opening of fraudulent business accounts connected to Namcor executives; her lawyer indicated plans to challenge the legality of the arrest warrant.
3 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek Magistrate's Court has withdrawn the fraud case against gospel artist Naftalie Shigwedha Amukwelele (D-Naff) and five co-accused pending further police investigations. The court granted the defendants' applications citing incomplete investigations and ordered a refund of bail money; D-Naff said the case had damaged his image and cancelled bookings but expressed relief at the withdrawal.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's government is set to meet soon to find a lasting solution for Angolan minors roaming and selling handmade crafts on Namibian streets, with Angola's ambassador saying the objective is to identify, rescue, and transport the children back to Angola in a joint operation. The minors, known locally as "Kadhila Amoomo's kids" after a lawyer's advocacy for their welfare, are commonly seen at shopping malls across Windhoek selling wooden products.
23 January 2026 · New Era →