Also known as: Prosecutor General's Office
Namibia's criminal prosecution authority, prosecuting cases including corruption, fraud, money laundering, and wildlife crimes.
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The Namibian
Office of the Prosecutor General did not provide further particulars in response to request received in August
“Further particulars were not provided in a response received from the Office of the Prosecutor General in August, Gustavo says.”
Fishrot accused ask state for more details on chargesThe Namibian
The Office of the Prosecutor General visited the family of former control prosecutor Justine Shiweda
“The Office of the Prosecutor General on Saturday visited the family of former control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in the Oshana region one year since she was attacked at Ondangwa.”
Acting PG Imalwa honours control prosecutor Justine Shiweda one year after attackThe Namibian
Office of the Prosecutor General established the environmental crime unit
“Namibia has strengthened legislation and penalties and established specialised structures, including the wildlife protection services division and the environmental crime unit in the Office of the Prosecutor General.”
24 rhinos fall to poachersInformanté
The Prosecutor General brought forth an application for a confiscation order against Amanda and Barnard Jantjies in relation to fraud case
“THE Prosecutor General has brought forth an application for a confiscation order to be made for any realisable property or assets against a married couple, Amanda Jantjies, 58, and her husband, Barnard Jantjies, 60, in relation to a fraud case wherein transport company Ekonolux was defrauded of N$9.9 million.”
Prosecutor General applies for confiscation order in Jantjies fraud case of N$9.9 millionThe Namibian
Office of the Prosecutor General is partnering with Office of the Ombudsman on human rights training for police officers
“The training is being facilitated by the Office of the Ombudsman in partnership with the Office of the Prosecutor General.”
Arrests must be non-violent unless absolutely necessary – policeInformanté
The Prosecutor General announced intention to bring High Court application to appeal against bail decision
“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 jailThe Namibian
Office of the Prosecutor General decided in December 2024 not to prosecute Hamutenya on the evidence
“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 claimInformanté
Prosecutor General seeking to temporarily stay civil action by ESJA Investments until February 2027
“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 concernsThe 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
“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 homeThe Namibian
Office of the Prosecutor General is mourning death of senior legal clerk Johannes Kondjeleni
“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 clerkRicardo Gustavo and Namgomar Pesca Namibia have requested the High Court order the state to provide more details on charges including racketeering, money laundering, conspiracy to commit corruption, corruptly giving gratification, fraud and tax evasion. Judge Eileen Rakow postponed the hearing on the application for further particulars to 11 November.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Ricardo Gustavo and Namgomar Pesca Namibia have requested the High Court order the state to provide more details on charges including racketeering, money laundering, conspiracy to commit corruption, corruptly giving gratification, fraud and tax evasion. Judge Eileen Rakow postponed the hearing on the application for further particulars to 11 November.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Office of the Prosecutor General visited the family of former control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in Oshana region one year after she was attacked at Ondangwa and died on 7 February. Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa laid a wreath and condemned violence and intimidation directed at prosecutors, warning such acts undermine the administration of justice.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has recorded 24 rhinos poached so far this year, down from 43 in 2025 and 91 in 2024, marking the lowest level in more than a decade, Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel said. Daniel warned that poachers and criminal syndicates continue to adapt quickly and called for stronger cross-border cooperation and demand reduction to address wildlife trafficking.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded 43 rhinos poached in 2025, down from 91 in 2024, the country's lowest figure in more than a decade, Environment minister Indileni Daniel said. However, 24 rhinos have already been poached in 2026, indicating the threat remains active.
1 October 2026 · New Era →
The Prosecutor General has applied for a confiscation order against Amanda and Barnard Jantjies over a N$9.9 million fraud scheme involving transport company Ekonolux, where Amanda misused her position to make unauthorised payments into personal and company accounts between 2014 and 2018. The couple have not opposed the order but claim they have no assets to confiscate; Amanda was sentenced to 18 years (with 4 suspended) and Barnard to 14 years (with 5 suspended).
1 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia recorded 43 rhino poachings in 2025, down from 91 in 2024, marking its lowest figures in more than a decade. Environment minister Indileni Daniel warned that criminal syndicates are adapting their methods and new environmental crimes including illegal plant trafficking are emerging.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oshana police regional commander Andreas Shilelo has urged officers to ensure arrests are lawful and non-violent unless "absolutely" necessary, emphasizing that conditions of detention should respect basic human dignity, use of force must be proportional and applied as a last resort, and freedom of expression and assembly must be protected. The statement came at the opening of a five-day human rights training course for 50 police officers from all 14 regions, facilitated by the Office of the Ombudsman and Office of the Prosecutor General.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →