Court in Katima Mulilo where criminal cases including assault, rape, and wildlife violations are adjudicated.
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The Namibian
Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court is expected to hear a case against a 62-year-old pensioner on Monday hunting of specially protected game without a permit
“A 62-year-old pensioner is expected to appear before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly transgressed the Nature Conservation Act of 1975, as amended, for hunting of specially protected game without a permit.”
Pensioner appears before Katima court for gunning down elephantThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court heard appearance of Sinyama Simataa on 9 April
“Simataa is out on bail of N$2 000 and is back at school, following his appearance in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on 9 April.”
Zambezi pupil fighting for his life after attack over N$20The Namibian
Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court sentenced the man to 22 years' in prison on Monday
“A Zambezi man who was found guilty of raping his niece in 2020 was sentenced to 22 years' in prison in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Monday.”
Zambezi man sentenced to 22 years for raping nieceNew Era
Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court is expected to receive Zambian male suspect for game meat possession charge today
“A Zambian male suspect is expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court today after he was reportedly found in possession of game meat without a valid permit on Friday afternoon.”
Crime BriefsThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court is the venue where a man will appear on Friday following arrest for alleged rape of a two-year-old
“A man (26) is expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Friday after he was arrested and charged with the rape of a toddler (2).”
Man arrested for alleged rape of two-year-old girl at MakangaNew Era
Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court had two male suspects appear in on Tuesday after being charged
“In a separate incident, two male suspects aged between 21 and 22 appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after being charged with housebreaking with intent to steal and theft on Monday.”
Guard commits suicide at KatimaThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court is to receive two men charged with housebreaking and theft on Tuesday
“In a separate incident, two men between the ages of 21 and 22 are expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after being charged with housebreaking with intent to steal and theft on Monday.”
Security guard allegedly takes own life at Katima MuliloNew Era
A 44-year-old suspect is expected to make his first court appearance in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court this week
“A 44-year-old suspect, with blood stains found on his clothes, was arrested and is expected to make his first court appearance in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court this week.”
NamPol investigates murder case at SachonaA 62-year-old pensioner in Katima Mulilo faces court after allegedly hunting a specially protected elephant without a permit. He reported firing warning shots when four elephants entered his crop field, then fired toward them; one elephant was struck and found dead the following morning, valued at N$295,000.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A 62-year-old pensioner in Katima Mulilo faces court after allegedly hunting a specially protected elephant without a permit. He reported firing warning shots when four elephants entered his crop field, then fired toward them; one elephant was struck and found dead the following morning, valued at N$295,000.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A Simataa Secondary School pupil was severely assaulted on 23 March by a Grade 12 pupil and three others over an unpaid N$20 debt, suffering spinal cord injury, breathing difficulties, and vision problems. The accused is out on bail of N$2,000 and returned to school, while the victim remains hospitalized and may repeat his grade.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The family of Nico Sisamu Simasiku, who died after being assaulted at a Katima Mulilo hospital in January, is pushing for the accused mortuary attendant's bail to be revoked. The family says they were not consulted on the bail decision, feel excluded from the justice process, and have received no support from the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
A 53-year-old man was sentenced to 22 years in prison by the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court after being found guilty of raping his 10-year-old niece on three occasions in June 2020. The magistrate rejected the man's denials, finding his version of events "false beyond reasonable doubt."
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
New Era crime briefs report multiple rape cases in Zambezi region courts, including cases involving minors, with accused persons remanded in custody and investigations ongoing.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
A Zambian man faces court after allegedly possessing Lichwe game meat without a permit; multiple DUI arrests were made in Katima Mulilo; and teachers and learners of Kalenga Primary School in Grootfontein marched to demand police patrols after recent rape incidents, including a 14-year-old assaulted near school grounds.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the rape of a two-year-old girl in the Makanga area and is expected to appear in Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Friday. Police are also investigating a separate fatal incident on the B8 road in which a 37-year-old woman died after jumping from a moving pickup.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Eric Simataa, a 37-year-old police officer, was granted bail of N$3,000 after being arrested on suspicion of extortion and contravening the Anti-Corruption Act. He is alleged to have solicited payments from individuals with pending court cases, promising to withdraw their cases while threatening continued incarceration if they did not comply.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A 37-year-old court orderly at Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court was denied bail after being arrested for allegedly extorting N$1 000 from an inmate's parent by threatening to keep their son in jail. He faces charges of extortion and corruptly using his office for gratification.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A 47-year-old security guard in Katima Mulilo was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head by colleagues on Monday morning, with a revolver discovered at the scene. Police confirmed he had been missing since Saturday.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
A 47-year-old security guard in Katima Mulilo was found dead on Monday; police confirmed his death as suicide after a revolver was discovered near his body. In a separate incident, two men have been charged with housebreaking and theft after stealing firearms from a house on Impalila Island.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in the Zambezi region are investigating the murder of 24-year-old Zambian national Nyambe Muyunda, whose body was found with a throat wound in bushes behind Square Village in the Sachona area on Monday. A 44-year-old suspect with blood stains on his clothing has been arrested and faces charges of murder and defeating the course of justice.
8 January 2026 · New Era →