Also known as: PG · Prosecutor General · PG's office · Prosecutor General's Office
Government agency that prosecutes corruption and criminal cases, recently seized N$28.85 million in crime-linked assets in 2025/26.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →