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Murray Shikongo is conducting cross-examination of investigating officer
“The case is set down for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence lawyer Murray Shikongo of Murray Shikongo Lawyers.”
Shikwaya back in courtInformanté
Murray Shikongo said that the state does not have a strong case against his client
“Shikwaya's lawyer, Murray Shikongo, however, said that the state does not have a strong case against his client, as it does not have evidence linking him to the murder, conspiracy to commit murder, or defeating the course of justice.”
Shikwaya linked to death of Ondangwa prosecutor says he was in Windhoek during killingThe Namibian
Murray Shikongo argued that the state has a weak case against his client
“His defence lawyer, Murray Shikongo, argued that the state has a weak case against his client.”
Accused tells court he had no knowledge of prosecutor Shiweda attackInformanté
Murray Shikongo stated that there is an ongoing bail application and he would formally apply for bail on 11 March 2025 on behalf of his client
“During his appearance, Hoaeb said that he would be represented by legal practitioner Murray Shikongo, who stated that there is already an ongoing bail application in relation to the case and added that he would make a formal application on 11 March 2025 to apply for bail on behalf of his client.”
Police officer arrested as second suspect in Grootfontein magistrate threat caseThe Namibian
Legal practitioner Murray Shikongo requested that the matter be rolled over to allow the defence to prepare the bail application
“Shikongo requested that the matter be rolled over to allow the defence to prepare the application and enable the accused to exercise his right to apply for bail.”
Second accused in Grootfontein prosecutor threat case remanded in custodyPetrus Shikwaya, accused in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence counsel.
23 hours ago · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya, accused in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence counsel.
23 hours ago · Informanté →
A corruption case against former Grootfontein councillor Etnee Jack Tsanigab, arrested in 2020 for allegedly using family members' names to buy property cheaply from the local authority, was struck from the court roll after the State indicated it was not ready to proceed. In a related matter, High Court Judge Thomas Masuku dismissed Tsanigab's N$771 008 claim against Grootfontein Municipality for alleged jackhammer rental costs, finding he could not provide supporting invoices.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Former Grootfontein councillor Etnee Jack Tsanigab, arrested in 2020 on suspicion of using family members' names to buy property cheaply from the local authority, has had his case struck from the court roll after the State indicated it was not ready to proceed. In a related matter, a High Court judge dismissed Tsanigab's N$771,008 claim against Grootfontein Municipality over a jackhammer rental dispute.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
ALOUIS !Ui N#amce, a 27-year-old San man arrested as a second accused in a case involving British tourist Douglas Robert Brook, was granted bail of N$2,000 by Magistrate Bornface Konga in Grootfontein. Brook, arrested in May 2025, faces 39 charges including rape and instructing San children at Grashoek Living Museum to pose for nude photography; N#amce faces similar charges except rape and pleaded not guilty.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya, one of six men accused of murdering Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that he did not conspire to commit the murder. Cellphone records showed communication between Shikwaya and his uncle Abner Matheus, whom the State alleges masterminded the killing, and bank transfers allegedly linked to the purchase of corrosive substance used in the attack.
11 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Petrus Shikwaya (22), accused of orchestrating an October attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda that led to her death in February, allegedly laundered money through his grandmother's bank account, the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court heard. Shikwaya denied the allegation, claiming his grandmother transferred funds to him to purchase stock for her business.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Petrus Shikwaya, 21, one of six accused in the murder of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, claims he was in Windhoek on the date of the attack in October 2025 and had no knowledge of any plan to kill her. Shikwaya admitted sending N$1,200 from his account but said it was on his uncle's instruction and he did not know it would be used for the corrosive acid used in the attack; the state opposes bail, citing a strong prima facie case and concerns about witness interference.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya, 21, testified at his bail hearing that his uncle, former police officer Abner Mateus, used his bank account and sent money through him without his knowledge, including funds allegedly used to buy acid for the attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda. Shikwaya denied knowing Shiweda or being present during the incident, saying he was in Windhoek at the time.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inspector Kefas Hoaeb, head of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit in Grootfontein, has been arrested as the second suspect in an assault by threat case involving prosecutor Kristiana Erastus. The suspects face charges of assault by threat and conspiracy to commit murder, allegedly linked to threatening notes warning the prosecutor would be killed unless he stepped down from his role.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
Kefas Hoaeb was formally joined to proceedings in Grootfontein Magistrate's Court for allegedly threatening to kill prosecutor Kristiana Erastus alongside first accused Efraim Tsibeb. He was remanded in custody pending a bail application, with the state opposing his release on grounds that he may interfere with witnesses and endanger the complainant.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek magistrate has transferred the bail application of two suspects charged with the murder of Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda to the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, rejecting defence requests to withdraw charges despite similar charges being pursued in Ondangwa. A third accused police officer facing graft charges will have his case separated and return to court in March 2026.
6 March 2026 · Informanté →