… Shanghala made these remarks based on a letter written by the Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice, Dr. …
Shanghala tears into prosecutors’ fees, raises issues of fair trialNamibia Minute.
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- January 2026
- January 2025
… The act, passed two years ago, is a commendable step by legislators to grant people the right to access information held by public and private entities. “We are in talks with the Ministry of Justice on providing specialised technical assistance on Namibia’s whistleblower and witn …
Corruption undermines the law, EU warns- June 2024
… ACC director general Paulus Noa referred questions to the Ministry of Justice. “Please contact the Ministry of Justice, as extraditions are facilitated by them and not us. …
Fishrot paymaster released after extradition withdrawal- April 2023
… Petrus co-owns another company called Winmed Medical Supplies CC, which the Ministry of Justice in 2020 contracted to provide Covid-19 supplies for N$956 000. …
Business with one employee wins N$141m medical tenders- February 2023
… Petrus co-owns another company called Winmed Medical Supplies CC, which the Ministry of Justice in 2020 contracted to provide Covid-19 supplies for N$956 000.Winmed also got two more contracts from the health ministry – in one the company provided a blood gas analyser for N$400 0 …
Business with one employee wins N$141m medical tenders- December 2021
… rant on Jan Jonker Road and making its way through the city’s centre in a splash of balloons, decorated trucks, rainbow flags and a marching band, the parade pauses below the bronze statue of Namibia’s founding father at the Independence Museum and ends at the Ministry of Justice …
Namibia Pride Week Paints the City Rainbow
Politics
161-page dossier alleges fraud, corruption by police chief Shikongo
The News
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
Why it matters
High-stakes accountability story: detailed dossier of alleged corruption against the nation's top police officer remains the defining governance crisis.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Friday 8 May
161-page dossier alleges fraud, corruption by police chief Shikongo
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thursday 7 May
Masubia chief alive; rumours of death denied by authority
The Ngambela of the Masubia Traditional Authority held a media briefing to deny rumours of Chief Munitenge Moraliswani III's death, presenting the chief to media to demonstrate he is well. The Ngambela attributed the false reports to the chief's recent trip to Windhoek for routine medical check-ups.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 7 April
Legal aid income threshold too low for middle-income earners
Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita has tabled a motion proposing 75% partial legal aid for middle-income earners, arguing the current N$7,000 monthly income threshold leaves workers unable to afford private lawyers while earning too much to qualify for free aid. Justice minister Yvonne Dausab had previously indicated plans to raise the threshold to N$10,000 and consider case complexity, but Iita stressed the law remains unchanged and is outdated given current living costs.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 2 April
Prosecutor General seizes N$28.8m in crime-linked assets
The Office of the Prosecutor General seized crime-linked assets worth N$28.85 million during the 2025/26 financial year, with N$5.8 million obtained through conviction-based court orders and N$30.2 million preserved. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the seizures in Parliament, describing them as evidence of political will and coordinated effort against illicit financial flows.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 March
Namibia's justice system evolves 36 years after independence
Namibia's judicial system has transformed from a racially discriminatory colonial and apartheid-era instrument into a constitutional democracy grounded in the rule of law and equal protection. Since independence in 1990, reforms including the Bill of Rights, Legal Aid Directorate, and increased Namibianisation of judicial leadership have significantly broadened access to justice for all citizens.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 12 March
Three non-Namibian judges appointed to ease High Court civil caseload
The Judicial Service Commission says it has appointed three judges from southern African countries to Namibia's High Court on fixed-term contracts to address a shortage of civil judges caused by retirements and the reluctance of senior legal practitioners to accept permanent positions. The commission states the measure is temporary while it develops domestic solutions, including a training programme for aspirant judges.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Five new judges appointed to Namibia's High Court
The Office of the Judiciary has appointed five judges to the High Court, including three from other southern African countries on temporary contracts to address capacity constraints in the civil stream. The appointments are part of a temporary measure while longer-term domestic solutions are pursued.
10 March 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 5 March
Omaheke Regional Council chair outlines continuity and advancement agenda
Rocco Nguvauva, chairperson of Omaheke Regional Council, said the new council will build on foundations laid by previous leadership, focusing on infrastructure development, basic service provision, and community empowerment while maintaining fiscal discipline and responsiveness to regional needs.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 14 February
Slain prosecutor rejected N$100,000 bribe, family says
Late State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda rejected a N$100,000 bribe allegedly offered to facilitate bail in a high-profile case at Ondangwa, according to her father's advice delivered at her memorial service—to work hard for the nation and never betray its people.
14 February 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 5 February
Namibian legal year opens with focus on reform and safety
President Nandi-Ndaitwah opened Namibia's legal year at the Supreme Court today, marking the start of a year the justice ministry hopes will bring meaningful reform, improved efficiency, and strengthened public confidence. The judiciary has established a Safety and Security Task Force to address concerns following recent attacks on prosecutors, while legal professionals advocate for plea bargaining reforms and amendments to obsolete laws.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 21 January
Shanghala challenges prosecutor fees as unfair trial issue
Former Justice Minister Sackeus Shanghala has criticized the state's decision to pay prosecutors N$1.5 million in the Fishrot corruption case while denying similar funding to defence counsel, arguing it violates fair trial principles and creates unequal arms between prosecution and defence. The High Court has postponed the matter to 21 January 2026 for a ruling on the remuneration dispute and whether the trial should be postponed.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →