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Office of the Prosecutor General

Also known as: Prosecutor General's Office

Namibian state prosecution authority handling major corruption cases including Fishrot fraud, Namcor embezzlement, and asset seizures worth millions.

2024-08-122026-09-07
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  1. August 2026

  2. Informanté

    The Prosecutor General announced intention to bring High Court application to appeal against bail decision

    Source

    “This is after the Prosecutor General announced its intention to bring forth a High Court application to appeal against a decision by the lower magistrate's court to grant Willemse bail.”

    Willemse challenges Prosecutor General’s efforts to send him back to jail

  3. The Namibian

    Office of the Prosecutor General decided in December 2024 not to prosecute Hamutenya on the evidence

    Source

    “After the complaint against Hamutenya was investigated, a police docket was sent to the Office of the Prosecutor General, where it was decided in December 2024 not to prosecute him on the evidence contained in the docket.”

    Mathews Hamutenya sues woman for N$300 000 over rape claim
  4. June 2026

  5. Informanté

    Prosecutor General seeking to temporarily stay civil action by ESJA Investments until February 2027

    Source

    “Now, the Government, Attorney General and the Prosecutor General are seeking to temporarily stay the civil action instituted by ESJA Investments until February 2027, which coincides with the commencement of the Fishrot criminal trial.”

    Government seeks postponement of Fishrot ESJA civil case due to witness safety concerns

  6. The Namibian

    The Office of the Prosecutor General said it was unable to trace more than N$600 million lost through the now-defunct Development Capital Portfolio

    Source

    “The loss added to concerns that date back to 2019 when the Office of the Prosecutor General said it was unable to trace more than N$600 million lost through the now-defunct Development Capital Portfolio (DCP).”

    Ngurare tells GIPF to invest at home
  7. May 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Office of the Prosecutor General is mourning death of senior legal clerk Johannes Kondjeleni

    Source

    “The Office of the Prosecutor General is mourning the death of senior legal clerk Johannes Kondjeleni who died on Saturday at the age of 34.”

    Prosecutor general’s office mourns death of senior legal clerk
  9. April 2026

  10. The Namibian

    Office of the Prosecutor General seized crime-linked assets worth N$28.85 million during 2025/26 financial year

    Source

    “The Office of the Prosecutor General (PG) seized crime-linked assets worth N$28.85 million during the 2025/26 financial year.”

    PG seizes crime-linked assets worth N$28.8m

  11. The Namibian

    Office of the Prosecutor General agreed to coordinate through them future meetings with defendants

    Source

    “Following discussions with the police and the correctional facility officers in February, it was agreed that future meetings would be coordinated through the Office of the Prosecutor General.”

    Govt struggles to net Fishrot assets abroad as legal hurdles and bank delays stall progress
  12. March 2026

  13. The Namibian

    Prosecutor General received 822 cases submitted since 2006

    Source

    “"The prosecutor general (PG) received 822 cases submitted since 2006: 596 prosecuted, 415 finalised in court (256 convictions, 159 acquittals/withdrawals), 183 pending, 107 declined, five referred to the police and 114 awaiting PG decisions," reads the report.”

    ACC closes 12 of 127 investigations in 2024/25

  14. Informanté

    Office of the Prosecutor General took decision leading to Ipinge's arrest on 5 March 2026

    Source

    “Following the completion of investigations, a decision was taken by the Prosecutor General and Ipinge was arrested on 5 March 2026 for allegedly contravening section 43 (1) read with sections 1, 47 and 49 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2003, which relates to corruption using office or position for gratification.”

    Former NIPAM manager arrested for corruption appears in court
  15. February 2026

  16. New Era

    Office of the Prosecutor General said Shiweda served Namibian nation with courage beyond measure

    Source

    “In a statement, the office of the Prosecutor General said that Shiweda served the Namibian nation with courage beyond measure and did not retreat in the face of danger.”

    Nation mourns prosecutor Shiweda
Business

Cloete brothers appeal bail denial in N$300m diamond heist case

The News

George and Bino Cloete, arrested in May 2025 in connection with a January 2025 diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds involving over N$300 million, are appealing against the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court decision to deny them bail. They face charges including money laundering, trafficking of stolen goods, and contravening the Diamond Act, with prosecutors alleging that approximately N$2 million in deposits linked to the heist were used to purchase livestock and a vehicle after diamonds were sold in South Africa.

4 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 4 September

  1. Cloete brothers appeal bail denial in N$300m diamond heist case

    George and Bino Cloete, arrested in May 2025 in connection with a January 2025 diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds involving over N$300 million, are appealing against the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court decision to deny them bail. They face charges including money laundering, trafficking of stolen goods, and contravening the Diamond Act, with prosecutors alleging that approximately N$2 million in deposits linked to the heist were used to purchase livestock and a vehicle after diamonds were sold in South Africa.

    4 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 28 August

  1. Judge rules Amushelelo in contempt of court over social media

    Social activist Michael Amushelelo has been found in contempt of court and sentenced to a suspended one-month prison term for breaching a settlement agreement with suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo by making remarks about him on social media. The sentence is suspended for one year on condition that Amushelelo refrains from publishing defamatory material about Shikongo and issues a formal written apology within seven days.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. Former Namcor manager challenges Prosecutor General's jail appeal bid

    Cornelius Cedric Willemse, arrested in July 2025 in connection with an over N$400 million fraud and embezzlement case at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, has filed an application to stop the Prosecutor General's attempt to appeal against his bail grant. Willemse faces 10 charges including corruption and money laundering.

    7 August 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Businessman sues accuser for N$300,000 over rape claim

    Businessman Mathews Hamutenya is suing a Windhoek resident for N$300,000, alleging she falsely accused him of rape from 2006 and defamed him. The Office of the Prosecutor General declined to prosecute him in December 2024 after investigation of the complaint she filed in August 2024.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 29 June

  1. Government seeks to postpone Fishrot civil case until February 2027

    The Namibian government has requested a temporary postponement of a civil case brought by ESJA Investments (a Samherji subsidiary) seeking N$162.6 million in funds related to the MFV Heinaste fishing vessel involved in the Fishrot scandal, citing witness safety concerns and stating the main witness should testify in the criminal matter first before the civil case proceeds.

    29 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. JSC examinations for prosecutor general candidates all failed

    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.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 13 June

  1. PM urges GIPF to invest more funds domestically

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Government Institutions Pension Fund to invest more of its funds in Namibia to protect its reputation, citing past investment losses outside the country that have damaged public confidence. The GIPF reported an impairment loss of N$815 million from a South African investment in November and faced earlier concerns about untraceable losses exceeding N$600 million.

    13 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Acting prosecutor general plans to exit by year-end

    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.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Prosecutor General's office mourns death of legal clerk

    The Office of the Prosecutor General announced the death of senior legal clerk Johannes Kondjeleni, aged 34, on Saturday. The office described him as a hardworking and dedicated staff member who had joined the Prosecutor General's office on 1 May 2025 after previously serving in the Office of the Judiciary since 1 February 2020.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Twenty Namcor fraud and money laundering accused plead not guilty

    Twenty accused persons including former Namcor executives and businessmen appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court and pleaded not guilty to fraud, corruption, and money laundering charges ranging from one to 75 counts. The matter was postponed to 28 October 2026 pending the Prosecutor General's decision on whether to proceed to trial; the accused were arrested in July 2025 following allegations they defrauded Namcor of over N$400 million.

    21 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 2 April

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Curators struggle to recover overseas assets in Fishrot scandal

    Government-appointed curators tasked with seizing assets linked to the Fishrot corruption scandal face legal hurdles and institutional delays in accessing foreign properties owned by suspects, with a February 2025 court order needed to extend seizure powers abroad. The curators report ongoing obstacles including uncooperative banks, missed meetings with defendants, and slow responses from financial institutions, hampering their efforts to catalogue and recover assets valued at over N$317 million.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Former Agriculture Minister Hengari transferred to trial for bribery

    Magistrate Immanuel Udjombala has transferred the bribery case of former Minister Dr McAlbert Hengari to the regional court at Katutura Magistrate's Court, with trial set for 23 April 2026. Hengari and a co-accused were arrested in April 2025 after allegedly attempting to offer a bribe of N$220,000 to a woman who accused him of rape in 2019.

    12 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 9 March

  1. ACC finalises 12 of 127 corruption investigations in 2024/25

    The Anti-Corruption Commission's annual report shows that of 127 investigations received, only 12 were finalised in court with outcomes of seven convictions, four acquittals and one withdrawal. The report also notes significant backlogs, with 24 cases submitted to the Prosecutor General this year and 20 awaiting decisions.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Abuse of power leads ACC cases in 2024/25

    The Anti-Corruption Commission reported that 45% of the 127 cases it handled in the 2024/25 financial year involved abuse of power, with bribery and misuse of public resources among other common issues. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called for robust anti-corruption strategies, adequate funding for key institutions, and better collaboration among stakeholders to combat corruption.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Former NIPAM manager arrested and granted bail on corruption charges

    Katoole Ipinge, a former Manager for Marketing and Communications at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on corruption allegations and was granted bail of N$10,000. According to investigations, N$175,200 was allegedly deposited into his personal bank account, and he faces charges under the Anti-Corruption Act for allegedly using his office for gratification.

    7 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 March

  1. Prime Minister outlines anti-corruption strategy implementation progress

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addressed the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Steering Committee, emphasizing the government's commitment to fighting corruption and the importance of cooperation among anti-corruption institutions. He noted that the second National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2021–2025) is ending and an independent evaluation will inform the development of a third strategy for 2026–2030, with consultations planned across all fourteen regions.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Fishrot fugitive lawyer sues over seizure of N$1.3 million pension

    Maren De Klerk, a lawyer implicated in the Fishrot corruption scandal, has taken the Prosecutor General and Inspector General of Police to court seeking release of his N$1.3 million pension fund, which he claims was unlawfully seized. De Klerk, accused of channelling millions through his law firm to co-accused ex-cabinet ministers in the N$10 billion scheme, remains in South Africa pending extradition after technical defects delayed the State's initial extradition application.

    4 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Former agriculture minister's bribery case faces new postponement

    Mac-Albert Hengari's defence team opposed the State's request for a further postponement in his bribery case, arguing that repeated delays amount to persecution rather than prosecution and that the case lacks sufficient evidence. The magistrate ordered a postponement to 10 March 2026, ruling it would be the final extension.

    26 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 14 February

  1. Prosecutor slain after attack vowed justice without fear

    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.

    14 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda dies after brutal attack

    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.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Condolence books opened for late prosecutor Justine Shiweda

    The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has opened condolence books at its head office and the Office of the Prosecutor General following the death of state prosecutor Justine Shiweda, with senior officials and staff honouring her service and legacy. The public is invited to pay tribute to the late prosecutor, whom colleagues described as a dedicated legal professional and a significant loss to the justice sector.

    11 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Grootfontein prosecutor receives threatening note demanding resignation

    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.

    10 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 9 February

  1. Prosecutor Justine Shiweda dies after October acid attack

    Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, 30, died on Saturday from injuries sustained in an October 2024 attack in which she was shot and doused with corrosive acid at her home. The Ministry of Justice described the attack as an assault on the entire justice system, and six suspects have been arrested; the charge of attempted murder is expected to be amended to murder when the matter returns to court.

    9 February 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Dentist arrested for fraudulent Psemas medical claims in Namibia

    The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Sydney Munkonge, owner of Sydney Dental Therapists, for allegedly submitting false claims to the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme worth N$405,675 for services not rendered between 2013 and 2017. He faces multiple counts of fraud and has been granted bail of N$50,000.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Fishrot prosecutors threaten resignation, receive N$54,000 salary increase

    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.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Police scale up efforts to combat child rape in Namibia

    The Namibian Police Force have intensified crime prevention operations nationwide, including heightened patrols and zero-tolerance enforcement against sexual offences, particularly around school holidays when child safety risks increase. Police statistics show roughly one-third of Namibia's estimated 700–1,000 annual rape cases involve minors, with investigators citing challenges including lack of witnesses, delayed reporting, and family protection of offenders.

    5 February 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 1 February

  1. Justice system inefficiency blamed for Namibia's unresolved corruption cases

    Former Anti-Corruption Commission investigator Werner Ngashikuao says Namibia's inefficient justice system, rather than the ACC itself, is responsible for unresolved corruption cases. He cites severe manpower shortages in the Prosecutor General's office, case processing delays exceeding 10 or 20 years, witness unavailability, and poor court administration as systemic obstacles to prosecution.

    1 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Fugitive Fishrot lawyer sues over N$1.3 million pension seizure

    Marén de Klerk, a fugitive lawyer wanted in connection with the Fishrot fraud case, is challenging the Namibian Police's seizure of his N$1.3 million retirement annuity with Sanlam Namibia, arguing the seizure violates the Pension Funds Act and that pension benefits cannot be seized under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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