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Kadhila Amoomo

Lawyer who has criticized internet service providers and advocated for Angolan street children's welfare in Namibia.

2023-07-252026-06-08
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  1. February 2026

  2. New Era

    Kadhila Amoomo claims arrest was unlawful due to defective warrant

    Source

    “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 arrested

  3. Informanté

    Kadhila Amoomo indicated they would challenge legality of Heidi Boois's warrant of arrest

    Source

    “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 arrest

  4. New Era

    Kadhila Amoomo celebrated the court's decision to withdraw the case against D-Naff

    Source

    “After the case was withdrawn, Amoomo took to social media to celebrate the court's decision.”

    Court withdraws D-Naff’s forgery case
  5. November 2025

  6. The Namibian

    Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo criticised the boxing authorities for what happened

    Source

    “Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo criticised the boxing authorities for what happened, urging them to intervene in such exhibitions.”

    ‘Ninja’ recovering in ICU after winning boxing match
  7. July 2024

  8. The Namibian

    Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo shared on social media that Yo Maps was released from custody

    Source

    “Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has shared on social media that Zambian artist Elton Mulenga has been released from custody.”

    Zambian artist Yo Maps released from custody
  9. May 2024

  10. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo represented King Tee Dee

    Source

    “Mbwaluh was represented by Kadhila Amoomo legal practitioners,while public prosecutor Tony Bock represented the state.”

    King Tee Dee convicted of drunken driving
  11. April 2024

  12. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo says Kasirua was an intern at Kadhila Amoomo Lawyers

    Source

    “Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo says Kasirua was also an intern at Kadhila Amoomo Lawyers.”

    Ovahimba law graduate embraces cultural attire

  13. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo said will remain on standby to be aggressive against NFA once they formally communicate

    Source

    “"We remain on standby to be aggressive against them. They are yet to formally communicate with us and once they do, we will consult our clients and decide on a position that is in the interest of the nation," Amoomo said in reaction to the NFA's announcement.”

    Afcon prize saga still unresolved
  14. October 2023

  15. The Namibian

    Defence lawyer Kadhila Amoomo expressed surprise that decision to send case to High Court on review forestalled hearing on legality of detention

    Source

    “Namandje and Amoomo both expressed surprise that the decision to send the case to the High Court on review forestalled a hearing about the legality of the detention of the accused that was scheduled to take place before Klazen yesterday.”

    Lawyers claim illegal detention in human trafficking case
  16. July 2023

  17. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo is proposing that the court should grant bail of N$2 000 on condition he report three times weekly to police

    Source

    “In written arguments filed at the High Court, Amushelelo's lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo, is proposing that the court should grant him bail of N$2 000, on condition that he should report three times a week to the police officer in charge of the investigation of his case.”

    Amushelelo to wait for bail appeal decision
Society

Businessman and Ongwediva resident settle defamation case

The News

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 →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Businessman and Ongwediva resident settle defamation case

    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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. High Court rejects secret trial request for NCIS director

    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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. High Court dismisses NCIS bid for secret hearing in defamation case

    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 →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Lawyer criticizes local providers after Starlink rejected

    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 →

Friday 20 March

  1. PM calls for protection against home repossession after years of payments

    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 →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Amushelelo and Cloete seek consolidation of 360 fraud charges

    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 →

Sunday 1 March

  1. NCIS director seeks secret hearing in defamation case

    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 →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Man charged with murder over N$30 bar entrance dispute

    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 →

  2. Windhoek man charged with fatal bar shooting appears in court

    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 →

Monday 23 February

  1. Three accused in Namcor scandal granted bail Friday

    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 →

Monday 16 February

  1. 80s Vocals: Essential singers in northern Namibian weddings

    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 →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Namibian Constitution at 36: Legal Experts Reflect on Gaps

    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 →

  2. Plea bargaining gains acceptance as Namibia reforms criminal justice

    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 →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Govt must compensate family of slain prosecutor Shiweda

    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 →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Former Bank Windhoek employee charged in Namcor fraud scheme

    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 →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Former Bank Windhoek employee arrested in Namcor fraud case

    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 →

  2. Bank manager charged in Namcor N$400 million fraud case

    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 →

Monday 2 February

  1. Court withdraws forgery case against gospel artist D-Naff

    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 →

Friday 23 January

  1. Government to address plight of Angolan street children in Namibia

    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 →

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