Also known as: prosecutor general Imalwa · prosecutor general Martha Imalwa · Acting Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa · Olivia Martha Imalwa
Prosecutor General of Namibia whose tenure is ending, leading high-profile cases including Fishrot corruption trial and overseeing prosecutor safety measures.
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The Namibian
Martha Imalwa is expected to retire at end of this year
“The successful candidate will take over from Imalwa, who is expected to retire at the end of this year following an extended term in office.”
Five shortlisted for PG positionThe Namibian
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa applied for an assets restraint order in the High Court
“However, prosecutor general Martha Imalwa's application for an assets restraint order in the High Court was based on a sworn statement made by an investigator of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which led the investigation of the Fishrot case.”
Fishrot accused lose Supreme Court challenge over seized assetsThe Namibian
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa decided to try Murangi in the upper court due to seriousness of crime
“This follows a decision by prosecutor general Martha Imalwa to try him in the upper court due to the seriousness of the crime.”
Alleged murderer gym instructor Murangi makes first appearance in High CourtInformanté
Martha Imalwa gave instructions to jointly investigate separate criminal cases related to diamond heist
“Chief Inspector Simeon Nghilalulwa informed the court that they received instructions from the Prosecutor General, Martha Imalwa, on 14 January 2026 to jointly investigate separate criminal cases which are related to the diamond heist.”
Cross-jurisdictional investigations delay Namdia trialNew Era
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa argued that assets were proceeds of unlawful activities including fraud and money laundering
“The forfeiture followed an application by Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa, who argued that the assets, held in a trust and five corporate entities controlled by Amushelelo, were proceeds of unlawful activities, including fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and racketeering.”
Amushelelo, Cloete seek 360 charges joinderInformanté
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa successfully appealed the case against Salmaan Jacobs
“The High Court in November 2025 set aside a 2014 Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court ruling that had cleared Jacobs of corruption, after Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa successfully appealed the case.”
Jacobs review application failsThe Namibian
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa said Shiweda's blood will become the cement that strengthens the walls of the courts
“Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa during Shiweda's funeral service said Shiweda's death will not defeat justice. She said Shiweda's blood will become the "cement that strengthens the walls of the courts".”
Justine Shiweda: The Ondangwa prosecutor killed for doing her jobThe Namibian
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa says shedding of Justine Shiweda's blood will not defy justice
“Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa says the shedding of Ondangwa's control prosecutor Justine Shiweda's blood will not defy justice.”
Shedding of Shiweda's blood will not silence justice – prosecutor general ImalwaThe Namibian
Imalwa said Shiweda was attacked in direct retaliation for her integrity
“Hence, she was attacked in direct retaliation for her integrity," she said.”
Shedding of Shiweda's blood will not silence justice – prosecutor general ImalwaNew Era
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa confirmed that another control prosecutor in Grootfontein received a threatening note
“Auleria Wakudumo Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has confirmed that another control prosecutor, based in Grootfontein, has received a threatening note warning of a possible violent attack.”
Grootfontein prosecutor threatenedSix of 16 individuals accused of human trafficking and operating an international cryptocurrency scheme have been traced to China after absconding from Namibia, though authorities have not yet commenced locating their exact location, the court heard.
Six human trafficking suspects traced to China represents significant progress in dismantling an international criminal network.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Six of 16 individuals accused of human trafficking and operating an international cryptocurrency scheme have been traced to China after absconding from Namibia, though authorities have not yet commenced locating their exact location, the court heard.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Five legal professionals have been shortlisted for the position of prosecutor general as incumbent Martha Imalwa's tenure ends. The candidates include former deputy prosecutor general Taswald July, former prosecutor Salomon Kanyemba, chief prosecutor Lucious Matota, and deputy prosecutors general Henry Muhongo and Ruben Shileka.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Richard Masule Milinga and Grant Charmon Cloete, accused of fraud and using office for gratification in connection with the alleged theft of a Roads Authority weighbridge in Walvis Bay valued over N$2 million, have had their case postponed to 20 August 2026 pending the Prosecutor General's decision on whether to proceed to trial. Both men, released on N$30,000 bail each, also face charges of fraud or theft relating to fraudulent certification of a suspicious invoice valued over N$3 million.
22 April 2026 · Informanté →
A culpable homicide case has been registered after Omaheke regional police commander Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze struck a pedestrian in Witvlei on 4 April. The victim, Otto Giovani Daniel, aged 23, was killed in the collision; police say he was walking in the middle of the road at the time, and investigations are ongoing.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order preventing those accused in the Fishrot corruption case from accessing forfeited assets, rejecting an appeal by former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo. The court found that the Anti-Corruption Commission had proper authority to conduct the investigation and that the restraint order remains valid pending the outcome of the criminal trial, which is scheduled to recommence in March 2026.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by three Fishrot accused—former attorney general Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, and Pius Mwatelulo—challenging the prosecutor general's use of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act to seize their assets. The court upheld the High Court's restraint order covering bank funds, properties, vehicles, and luxury goods, finding that the prosecutor general may rely on Anti-Corruption Commission evidence rather than police investigations alone.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tjizake Murangi, a former gym instructor, made his first appearance in the Windhoek High Court on Tuesday, accused of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend Frieda Amadhila eight times in her apartment in April 2024. The prosecutor general decided to try him in the upper court due to the seriousness of the crime; he remains in custody after being denied bail and a pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for 28 April.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The trial of two suspects in the Namdia diamond heist, in which N$345 million in diamonds were stolen and two people died, has stalled as police conduct joint investigations across multiple jurisdictions in Noordoewer, Keetmanshoop, and Windhoek. The Prosecutor General's final decision on whether to proceed to trial has been delayed pending completion of these investigations and recovery of related dockets.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 Supreme Court of Namibia has declined to review Salmaan Jacobs's application to overturn a High Court ruling that found him guilty of corruption; Jacobs, the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, is set to appear in Keetmanshoop Regional Court on 12 May 2026 for sentencing after the High Court in November 2025 found him guilty of using his former office as CRO of //Kharas Region to transfer N$30,000 to a company owned by himself and his wife under false pretenses.
3 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa eulogized the late Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda at her memorial service, saying her commitment to impartial justice made her a target and that her legacy will strengthen the courts. Shiweda died last week from injuries sustained in an October attack; six suspects are in custody.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
State prosecutor Justine Shiweda was mourned at a memorial service in Onambango village near Ondangwa on Friday, attended by the Prime Minister representing the President, along with cabinet ministers, senior officials, and traditional leaders, ahead of his burial.
14 February 2026 · Informanté →
A Grootfontein control prosecutor has received a threatening note warning him to transfer or face violent consequences, Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa confirmed. The matter has been reported to police, and the ministry of justice is implementing additional safety measures for judicial officers, though details remain undisclosed to prevent criminals exploiting security information.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda has died in hospital after suffering injuries from a brutal attack on 17 October 2025 in which she was shot and had corrosive substances poured over her body. Her death has prompted calls from government and judicial leaders for urgent action against violent crime and protection for law enforcement officials.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has called on parents and guardians to report their children involved in criminal activities, warning that some knowingly benefit from crimes and that organised syndicates pose a threat to Namibia's peace. She urged communities to cooperate with law enforcement and criticised weak investigations that result in suspects being released on bail shortly after arrest.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Control Prosecutor Kristiana Erastus at Grootfontein Magistrates Court received an anonymous note warning him to step down or face violent attack, citing community disapproval and referencing the death of Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda. The Prosecutor General confirmed the incident has been reported to police and authorities are reviewing safety measures for judicial officers.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
Justine Shiweda, an Ondangwa control prosecutor, died on Saturday at age 31 from injuries sustained in a retaliatory acid and gun attack in October allegedly carried out by associates of a suspect whose bail she had refused. Suspects including former police officer Abner Mateus have been charged with murder, and legal officials have called for swift justice and heightened security for prosecutors.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa, Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, and various prosecutors and magistrates visited Onambango village to pay respects to the family of late prosecutor Justine Shiweda.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Two high-profile state prosecutors leading the Fishrot fraud and corruption trial, Deputy Prosecutor General Ed Marondedze and State Prosecutor Cliff Lutibezi, threatened to resign over low pay and were subsequently granted a N$54,000 monthly salary increase. The salary increase has drawn criticism from some colleagues whose own pleas for raises have not been addressed, and from a former deputy prosecutor general who says the timing is problematic given the case's current stage.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Five people accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, including Naomi Fisch and Steve Schneiders, have been served with a preservation order freezing their bank accounts and other assets. The State alleges that unexplained funds totalling over N$150,000 found in their accounts are proceeds of drug-dealing activities.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
A 44-year-old police sergeant, Dimbulukeveni Namhila, accused of killing a truck driver at Onhuno in May, was released on N$2,000 bail in December after his sixth court appearance, with the case postponed to April 2026 for further investigations. Namhila has returned to work at a different posting and will face an internal hearing to determine whether he will be dismissed or retained; the deceased's family has expressed deep disappointment with the bail decision, calling for intervention from the Inspector General and Prosecutor General.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Marén de Klerk, a fugitive lawyer wanted in connection with the Fishrot fraud case, is challenging the Namibian Police's seizure of his N$1.3 million retirement annuity with Sanlam Namibia, arguing the seizure violates the Pension Funds Act and that pension benefits cannot be seized under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Documents bearing the letterhead of state-owned August 26 Construction were allegedly used to facilitate the theft of N$3.9 million from ||Kharas Regional Council in October 2024. The money was paid to Tushiko Investment Technology, a company linked to businessman Titus Iipumbu, and the regional council's chief regional officer Ralph Sachika is alleged to have colluded in the scheme.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →