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January 2026
The Namibian
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwaobtaineda property preservation order over De Klerk's bank accounts in October 2022
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“Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa obtained a property preservation order in terms of Poca over a bank account in De Klerk's name and an account in the name of his former law firm De Klerk, Horn and Coetzee Incorporated (DHC) in October 2022.”
Martha Imalwahas been appointed asacting prosecutor general from January to December 2026
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“Imalwa, who has been Namibia's prosecutor general (PG) since January 2004, has been appointed by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as acting PG on a recommendation of the JSC from the start of January to the end of 2026, JSC secretary Elias Shikongo announced on Friday.”
Prosecutor general Martha ImalwaopposedKennedy's application
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“Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa opposed Kennedy's application and alleged it was part of a calculated strategy by him to obstruct and delay his trial, judge Herman Oosthuizen noted in the court's judgement.”
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwaconfirmedthat the extradition has been withdrawn
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“Prosecutor general (PG) Martha Imalwa confirmed this to The Namibian on Friday and asserted that the withdrawal was done because the SA authorities did not follow the correct procedures.”
Imalwaexplainedthat the Paarl Magistrate's Court relied on a Supreme Court of Appeal judgement ruling that an extradition application in SA must be done by the justice minister not the National Prosecuting Authority
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“Imalwa explained that the Paarl Magistrate's Court relied on a Supreme Court of Appeal judgement of May this year in which it was ruled that an extradition application in SA, whether it was coming in or out, was to be done by the justice minister not the National Prosecuting Authority.”
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwasaid in her affidavitthere are reasonable grounds to believe Vindina defrauded NamPost of N$8 million
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“She said on the available evidence there are reasonable grounds to believe that Vindina defrauded NamPost of about N$8 million during an unknown period.”
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwaobtained property preservation order overDe Klerk's bank account and his law firm account in October 2022
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“In Namibia, prosecutor general Martha Imalwa obtained a property preservation order over a bank account in De Klerk's name and an account in the name of his former law firm, De Klerk, Horn and Coetzee Incorporated (DHC), in October 2022.”
Martha Imalwaaccused Hatuikulipi offailing to disclose whereabouts of US$4,1 million paid into two Dubai bank accounts
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“Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa, who is opposing Hatuikulipi's application for the release of funds from his restrained assets, accused him in an affidavit filed in January of failing to disclose to the court the whereabouts of US$4,1 million – then the equivalent of N$61,8 million – paid into two bank accounts of his company Tundavala Invest in Dubai.”
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwadecided in January last year thatthe Nkatas should stand trial in Windhoek High Court and Kureva prosecution not continue
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“Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa decided in January last year that the Nkatas should stand trial in the Windhoek High Court and that she would not continue with the prosecution of Kureva.”
Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has obtained a Prevention of Organised Crime Act property restraint order in respect of fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk's assets valued at up to N$75.3 million, as well as assets valued at up to N$2.3 million in respect of the close corporation Moyo Estates. De Klerk, who left Namibia in January 2020 and is believed to be living in South Africa, is wanted in connection with the Fishrot fraud case involving alleged illegal allocation of Namibian fishing quotas.
Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has obtained a Prevention of Organised Crime Act property restraint order in respect of fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk's assets valued at up to N$75.3 million, as well as assets valued at up to N$2.3 million in respect of the close corporation Moyo Estates. De Klerk, who left Namibia in January 2020 and is believed to be living in South Africa, is wanted in connection with the Fishrot fraud case involving alleged illegal allocation of Namibian fishing quotas.
The Acting Prosecutor General has secured a court order freezing funds in a NamPost account belonging to a northern businessman who was defrauded of N$2.2 million in an insurance fraud scheme targeting his Momentum Metropolitan Namibia life savings.
Judge Boas Usiku recused himself from hearing a wide-ranging application by four Fishrot fraud and corruption accused in the Windhoek High Court after determining that his friendship with ACC director general Paulus Noa could create a view of bias. The application, in which the accused seek to restrain the prosecutor general from continuing their criminal prosecution until their civil case is decided, was postponed to 9 July.
The prosecutor general has approached the High Court for a preservation of property order to freeze money in a Standard Bank account belonging to alleged drug dealer Edward Kambahe, following an unexplained wealth order granted in February and a police interception of a vehicle carrying 1.912 kilograms of cannabis valued at about N$95,600.
An opinion piece critiques the Judicial Service Commission's process for appointing a prosecutor general, noting that all eight candidates failed the examination and raising concerns about the selection process's credibility, the justice system's slowness, and the need for candidates with management skills and demonstrated impartiality.
The Namibian editorial argues that senior officials—advisers, executive directors, chief executives and civil servants—have a duty to speak truth to power and not remain silent to stay close to authority, citing the upcoming transitions of the prosecutor general and Anti-Corruption Commission director general.
Martha Imalwa, the acting prosecutor general, says she is looking forward to leaving office at the end of the year. The Judicial Service Commission has restarted recruitment for a substantive prosecutor general after none of the eight shortlisted candidates met the required standard in a written assessment.
An editorial argues that the recruitment of Namibia's next Prosecutor-General following Advocate Martha Imalwa's departure at year-end is a test of the country's commitment to transparency and the rule of law, and that the Judicial Service Commission must complete the process in a timely and professional manner.
The Judicial Service Commission has abandoned its shortlisted candidates for Prosecutor-General after all eight failed a written assessment designed to test legal knowledge and analytical ability; the highest score was 49%, below the required 50% pass mark.
The Judicial Service Commission found that none of the eight shortlisted candidates for prosecutor general met the required standard in a written assessment, forcing the commission to restart the recruitment process. The candidates achieved scores between 30% and 49%, failing to demonstrate the level of legal knowledge and competency expected for the position.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.