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Order a long-term news report on Nelao ya France
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
Magistrate Nelao ya France postponed the bail application to 24 and 25 November
“Magistrate Nelao ya France postponed the bail application to 24 and 25 November.”
Forex trader Nghishihange denies evading police in bail hearingThe Namibian
Magistrate Nelao Ya France is presiding over the matter
“Magistrate Nelao Ya France is presiding over the matter.”
‘Not in public interest to keep father from children’The Namibian
Magistrate Nelao ya France presided over Noa's first appearance in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court
“Noa made his first appearance in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday before Magistrate Nelao ya France.”
Ministry launches probe into rape accused doctor NoaThe Namibian
Magistrate Nelao ya France presided over court proceedings for Matatias Ndengu
“Ndengu, who was arrested in Windhoek a week ago, appeared before magistrate Nelao ya France, and chose to represent himself during the court proceedings.”
Seventh accused in Shiweda murder case denied bailThe Namibian
Magistrate Nelao ya France presided over Uugulu's court appearance in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court
“When she appeared before magistrate Nelao ya France in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday, Uugulu was represented by lawyer Maria Amupolo.”
Ondangwa-based police officer arrested for corruption, defeating justiceThe Namibian
Magistrate Nelao ya France underscored the seriousness of the offence during sentencing
“Magistrate Nelao ya France underscored the seriousness of the offence during sentencing.”
King Tee Dee apologises for drunk drivingThe Namibian
Nelao ya France sentenced King Tee Dee to pay N$6,000 fine
“He was also sentenced to pay a fine of N$6 000 by the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court after being found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol.”
King Tee Dee convicted of drunken drivingJosef Nghishihange, facing murder and child abuse charges in connection with his daughter's death, testified in his bail application that he did not evade police and that his family knew his whereabouts. The prosecution alleged he could not be located for several days following the child's death and that his father arranged the meeting at which he was arrested.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Josef Nghishihange, facing murder and child abuse charges in connection with his daughter's death, testified in his bail application that he did not evade police and that his family knew his whereabouts. The prosecution alleged he could not be located for several days following the child's death and that his father arranged the meeting at which he was arrested.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
A 61-year-old man accused of shooting a police officer attached to the Anti-Corruption Commission argues in bail proceedings that detention separates him from his children, claiming the firearm discharged while he and the officer wrestled over it. The public prosecutor opposed bail, citing risk of suicide and public interest concerns.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Office of the Judiciary has transferred three prosecutors and two magistrates from the Ondangwa Magistrate Court to help them recover emotionally after colleague Justine Shiweda was murdered. Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa said the transfers aim to provide staff with a different environment to cope with trauma and stress from the incident.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Sageus Katoteli, 61, told Oshakati Magistrate's Court that he pulled out his firearm because he was afraid of being arrested after an ACC investigator told him he would be taken into custody. Katoteli is accused of shooting a sergeant at ACC offices in Oshakati on 8 May, but claimed he did not intend to shoot the officer.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Medical doctor Dennis Noa, arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 26-year-old man at a public hospital premises, asked the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to grant him bail so he can return to his duties. The state opposed bail, citing rape as a serious offence and arguing that release could risk witness interference, further offences, or absconding.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched an administrative investigation into medical intern Dennis Noa, who was arrested in connection with an alleged rape at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital. The ministry said it has activated internal disciplinary processes alongside police investigation and condemned sexual violence.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Matatias Ndengu, the seventh accused in the killing of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday. According to a source, Ndengu allegedly travelled from Windhoek to Ondangwa with fellow accused Johannes Nghilifavali on 16 October and brought acid used in the attack on Shiweda on 17 October 2026, and faces six charges including murder under the doctrine of common purpose.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Warrant officer Maria Uugulu has been arrested on charges of corruption and defeating the course of justice after allegedly soliciting N$600 from two suspects in exchange for withdrawing a criminal case during 2024 in the Ondangwa district. She was remanded in custody and her bail application hearing is postponed to 26 May.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →