Also known as: lawyer Norman Tjombe
Human rights lawyer and former director of the Free Press of Namibia, advocating for press independence and criticizing The Namibian newspaper's alleged editorial compromises.
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New Era
Norman Tjombe raised concerns over alleged changes to journalists' employment conditions at The Namibian
“This summation is deduced from a media statement issued by human rights lawyer and former director of the Free Press of Namibia (Pty) Ltd, Norman Tjombe, who raised concerns over alleged changes to journalists' employment conditions at The Namibian newspaper.”
Tjombe: A shadow of former selfWindhoek Observer
Norman Tjombe warned that The Namibian risks losing its character and values amid union-busting and editorial independence concerns
“Human rights lawyer and former director of the Free Press of Namibia, Norman Tjombe, has warned that The Namibian risks losing the character and values that have historically defined the newspaper, amid allegations of union-busting and concerns over editorial independence.”
Tjombe warns The Namibian risks losing its identity amid labour, editorial concernsWindhoek Observer
Norman Tjombe described as a blatant violation requiring journalists to resign from union for promotion
“Tjombe said it was unlawful to unilaterally change employees' conditions of employment and described requiring journalists to resign from their union to qualify for promotion as a "blatant violation" of their constitutional right to freedom of association.”
Tjombe warns The Namibian risks losing its identity amid labour, editorial concernsThe Namibian
Lawyer Norman Tjombe represented applicants in urgent application
“Lawyer Norman Tjombe represented the applicants in the urgent application before Mtambo.”
Court orders release of detained diamond company employeesInformanté
Meatco's legal representative, Norman Tjombe has given notice to amend the claim against Liebenberg
“In a notice to amend its particulars of claim, Meatco's legal representative, Norman Tjombe, has given notice to Liebenberg's lawyers to amend the initial claim made against Liebenberg, giving them until 10 June 2026 to oppose the changes.”
Meatco revises alleged fraud committed by Liebenberg up from N$6.1 million to N$7.5 millionWindhoek Observer
Hidipo Hamata endorsed Norman Tjombe for ACC Director-General role
“Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, Hamata endorsed legal practitioner Norman Tjombe for the role, describing him as "a principled, competent, and highly capable legal mind who could bring renewed credibility, independence, and firmness to the Commission."”
Calls grow for new ACC bossWindhoek Observer
Norman Tjombe signed the notice as Meatco's legal practitioner
“The notice was signed by Meatco's legal practitioner Norman Tjombe and served on Liebenberg's lawyers, Köpplinger Boltman Van Greunen.”
Meatco cranks Liebenberg lawsuit up to N$7.5m …claims Liebenberg ran a cash cow scheme at MeatcoThe Namibian
Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe says it remains unclear whether the woman's actions fall within the scope of the law
“Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe says it remains unclear whether the woman's actions fall within the scope of the law.”
Ohangwena mother arrested for leaving newborn at church, raising safe-haven law questionsInformanté
Lawyer Norman Tjombe said that Liebenberg was responsible for management of Livestock Production and Procurement department
“In the particulars of claim filed in the High Court, lawyer Norman Tjombe said that Liebenberg was responsible for the management of staff in the Livestock Production and Procurement department and for carrying out the decisions of Meatco.”
Meatco sues former CEO for N$6.1 millionThe Namibian
Lawyer Norman Tjombe told The Namibian that the application would affect the media's ability to inform the public of government officials' potential maladministration
“Lawyer Norman Tjombe this week told The Namibian that the application, if successful, would affect the media's ability to inform the public of government officials' potential maladministration.”
Lawyers warn against secret trial as NCIS spy chief’s defamation case faces transparency concernsHuman rights lawyer Norman Tjombe, a former director of the Free Press of Namibia, has expressed concern that The Namibian newspaper is becoming "a shadow of its former self" due to alleged changes to journalists' employment conditions, including allegations that employees have been offered promotions and benefits in exchange for leaving their union and are under constant surveillance.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe, a former director of the Free Press of Namibia, has expressed concern that The Namibian newspaper is becoming "a shadow of its former self" due to alleged changes to journalists' employment conditions, including allegations that employees have been offered promotions and benefits in exchange for leaving their union and are under constant surveillance.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
Norman Tjombe, a human rights lawyer and former director of the Free Press of Namibia, warned that The Namibian newspaper risks losing its character and values amid allegations of union-busting and concerns over editorial independence, including claims that journalists were required to resign from their union to qualify for promotion and directives against reporting unfavourably on large businesses for fear of losing advertising revenue.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek High Court judge ordered immigration authorities to release seven Indian citizens employed by diamond-cutting company Brilliant Star Diamonds Namibia, who were detained as alleged prohibited immigrants. The men were arrested after immigration officials and police asked for employment permits at their workplace, but one employee stated he holds a valid permit expiring in December 2027 and disputed their prohibited immigrant status.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Seven Indian employees of Brilliant Star Diamonds have approached the High Court challenging their detention following an immigration operation at the company's premises on September 2, seeking their immediate release and review of detention notices issued under the Immigration Control Act. The company director denies aiding illegal employment and says the workers held valid immigration permits endorsed in their passports.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek resident facing multiple rape charges sued Namibian Sun for N$300,000 over a March 2024 article about his alleged sexual abuse of 15 teenage boys, but the High Court ruled the article was not defamatory and contained material that was true or substantially true and in the public interest.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco is pursuing a civil lawsuit against former CEO Patrick Liebenberg, demanding repayment of N$7.5 million allegedly misappropriated through fictitious cattle sales and other transactions between 2024 and 2025. Liebenberg has filed an irregular exception application arguing the claim documents are defective and vague, which Meatco opposes as filed late.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco has revised its claim that former Chief Executive Officer Patrick Liebenberg misappropriated funds, increasing the alleged amount from N$6.1 million to N$7.5 million after uncovering additional irregular transactions. The revised claim details approximately 11 irregular transactions including cattle sales recorded as imaginary transactions and inflated transactions where the surplus allegedly went to Liebenberg's pockets.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
With Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General Paulus Noa's tenure ending this month after leading the agency since its 2006 inception, voices including former parliament member Hidipo Hamata are calling for new leadership and endorsing candidates like legal practitioner Norman Tjombe. Affirmative Repositioning MP Job Amupanda confirmed his party is engaging government to ensure the ACC director-general and deputy director-general positions are advertised before their June/July expiry.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Meatco is increasing its civil claim against former executive Patrick Liebenberg from N$6.1 million to more than N$7.5 million, accusing him of fraud, theft and misappropriation of company funds through livestock procurement transactions between 2024 and 2025.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority board has denied sabotaging or delaying approval of an application by Eagle Aviation Academy director Norman Pule to establish an aerodrome firefighting and aviation training institution. Pule alleges NCAA executive director Toska Sem is orchestrating delays as revenge for his past role as a whistleblower at Namibia Airports Company, where Sem was previously found guilty of serious misconduct; Sem denies the allegations and says the certification process involves five phases normally taking 180 days.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A 36-year-old woman was arrested after leaving her newborn at a church in Ohangwena, raising questions about what locations legally qualify as "safe places" under Namibia's 2019 safe-haven policy. While some argue the mother's circumstances warrant consideration and the law permits leaving unharmed infants at churches, police and government officials contend the specific location—an empty church with the baby placed unattended on the floor—did not meet statutory requirements for a designated safe place.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has filed a High Court case against former CEO Patrick Liebenberg to recover N$6.1 million he allegedly misappropriated between 2024 and 2025. Liebenberg faces 26 disciplinary charges including fraud, sabotage, and forgery, and is under criminal investigation over the disappearance of 900 cattle valued at N$7 million.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
Former Meat Corporation of Namibia acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg faces 26 disciplinary charges, including allegations of misappropriating over N$5.5 million and fraud linked to 900 missing cattle. The charges include forging agreements, falsifying livestock records, and instructing staff to move cattle during an audit to mislead auditors, with Meatco also filing a High Court case against him.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The director general of Namibia's intelligence service has requested that a N$1.8-million defamation case against him be heard in camera to protect classified information, but lawyers and human rights experts argue that holding the trial in secret would undermine public accountability and enable officials to hide misconduct under the guise of national security.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco has instructed a company owned by David van der Linden to immediately cease the sale of 900 cattle that Meatco claims were wrongfully attached during the liquidation of Linden Beef CC. Meatco's lawyer warns that failure to comply will result in an urgent High Court application, citing ear tag numbers and records in the livestock identification system as proof of ownership.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court's civil bench saw case load surge from an average of 384 cases per judge in 2024 to 614 in 2025, prompting judge Beatrix de Jager to declare publicly that she would not sacrifice her health for an impossible workload. The Namibian editorial argues that government prioritizes resource allocation to natural resource distribution and military recruitment over supporting the judiciary, risking constitutional democracy.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Judge Beatrix de Jager postponed delivering a judgement to protect her health, citing an unsustainable workload and workforce shortage that she described as "inhuman." Chief Justice Peter Shivute confirmed that judges are under immense pressure, with civil judges managing an average of 614 cases each in 2025, and called for urgent judicial appointments and support.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →