Court in Ondangwa handling cases including murder, fraud, trafficking, and assault across northern Namibia.
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New Era
Ondangwa Magistrate's Court directed on 16 March 2026 matter be transferred back to Windhoek, citing an error in the earlier transfer
“In the transfer order, the Ondangwa court directed on 16 March 2026 that the matter be transferred back to Windhoek, citing an error in the earlier transfer.”
Murder accused face corruption chargesThe Namibian
Ondangwa Magistrate's Court is expected to receive a 23-year-old suspect arrested for cannabis possession
“The suspect is expected to appear in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday.”
Man flees after N$5-million cannabis bust at NoordoewerNew Era
Ondangwa Magistrate's Court heard case against six men charged with murder on Wednesday
The Namibian
Ondangwa Magistrate's Court is where Selma Daniel made her first appearance
“The suspect, Selma Daniel (62), who has since been arrested, remains in custody after making her first appearance at the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court two weeks ago.”
N$8 000 raised for abused domestic worker teenNew Era
Ondangwa Magistrate's Court appeared before on Monday Thomas Sheya (33), suspect in alleged killing of two children
“The mother of two young children allegedly killed by their father, broke down in tears in court as the suspect, Thomas Sheya (33), appeared before the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday.”
Mother of children killed breaks down in court … “We did not want to see him.”New Era
The court ordered that the accused remain in custody at the Okatope Police Station
“The court ordered that the accused remain in custody at the Okatope Police Station.”
Angolan teen ‘abuser’ denied bailNew Era
The case was postponed to 19 August 2026
“The case was postponed to 19 August 2026 due to the ongoing police investigations.”
Angolan teen ‘abuser’ denied bailThe Namibian
Ondangwa Magistrate's Court heard charges against twelve accused including two medical doctors
“Twelve of the accused, including two medical doctors, appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court yesterday.”
Ondangwa doctors, nurses implicated in N$1.9m Sanlam fake medical insurance fraudNew Era
Ondangwa Magistrate's Court denied bail to five accused in murder case
“Five of the six men accused of the murder of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda were denied bail when they appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court yesterday.”
Dr ‘Fly’, co-accused denied bail … suspects linked to N$1.9m Sanlam fraudNew Era
The Ondangwa Magistrate's Court is expected to receive appearance from a 20-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing another man
“The victim was hospitalised, and the suspect is expected to appear in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court.”
Crime BriefsThe state alleges that 21-year-old murder and fraud accused Petrus Shikwaya owns five properties across northern Namibia, claiming his uncle Abner Mateus financed their acquisition; Shikwaya has denied knowledge of most properties but confirmed ownership of a farming unit near Windhoek that he says he bought for N$11,000.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The state alleges that 21-year-old murder and fraud accused Petrus Shikwaya owns five properties across northern Namibia, claiming his uncle Abner Mateus financed their acquisition; Shikwaya has denied knowledge of most properties but confirmed ownership of a farming unit near Windhoek that he says he bought for N$11,000.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The state alleges that murder accused Petrus Shikwaya fraudulently took possession of his uncle's Suzuki vehicle and gave it to co-accused Petrus Uusiku as a reward for buying acid used to attack Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda on 17 October 2025. Shikwaya denies the allegations, claiming the vehicle was purchased for his uncle at the decision of his uncles.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Public prosecutor Yeukai Kangira told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that Petrus Shikwaya, one of four accused in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda, poses a serious flight risk and has not surrendered his passport as claimed. The state alleges that Shikwaya and co-accused were found with an escape plan while in police custody, and argues he should be denied bail to ensure he stands trial; the bail hearing continues on 9 June.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The prosecution has amended charges against Petrus Uusiku Pandeni and Kuume Petrus Shikwaya from murder to corruption-related offences following the transfer of their trial back to Windhoek Magistrate's Court from Ondangwa, with the court finding their charges unrelated to the original proceedings. Pandeni and Shikwaya now face conspiracy to commit corruption and corruption charges, while their co-accused Matheus Angula faces corruptly using office for gratification and conspiracy to commit corruption charges, though he still faces a murder charge in Ondangwa.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
A Namibian man fled after police detected 104 parcels of cannabis worth an estimated N$5.45 million hidden in a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday; the suspect remains at large and police are continuing their investigation.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Six men facing murder charges in connection with the death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, where they lodged formal complaints about their treatment in custody, including restricted communication with family and legal representatives, and limited consultation time. The case was postponed to 20 April for bail hearings.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
A 16-year-old Angolan girl employed without pay and assaulted in Oshikoto region is recovering in hospital after a WhatsApp group raised N$8000 for her care. Her employer, Selma Daniel (62), has been arrested and charged, and community members aim to raise N$20000 to support the teenager's return to Angola.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thomas Sheya (33) appeared before the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday facing murder charges for the deaths of his two young children, Ruusa (4) and Andreas (2). The children's mother broke down in court, while family members questioned why additional charges were not being pursued and expressed fears that justice may not be served if the suspect is released on bail.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
A 62-year-old woman arrested for allegedly employing a 16-year-old Angolan domestic worker and physically assaulting her was denied bail in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. She faces charges including trafficking in persons and violations of the Childcare and Protection Act.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Two doctors, several nurses, teachers, intern doctors and health ministry officials are implicated in a fraud scheme involving false medical insurance claims from Sanlam between 2020 and 2024, with accused individuals appearing in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court charged with submitting fraudulent claims. The scheme allegedly involved fake hospitalisations and medical results, with some perpetrators linked to the murder of a prosecutor.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Five of six men accused of murdering Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda were denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court; the case has been postponed to 8 April for further investigation and legal representation. A separate group of twelve people, including three of the murder suspects, faced charges related to N$1.9 million in money laundering at Sanlam, with six granted bail of N$25,000 each and six linked to the murder denied bail.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Police arrested multiple suspects over the weekend for drug possession, housebreaking, attempted murder, rape, and attempted robbery. Two deaths occurred in separate road incidents, and two suicides were reported in different locations.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Selma Daniel, 62, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court facing charges of trafficking in persons, child exploitation, neglect, and child abandonment related to the alleged abuse of her 16-year-old Angolan domestic worker, who was unpaid and reportedly forced to work in harsh conditions. The magistrate remanded Daniel in custody, with the case postponed to 19 August 2026.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
A 16-year-old Angolan girl has been rescued from unpaid domestic work in Namibia's Oshikoto region after being beaten and starved by her 62-year-old employer, who promised her N$500 monthly wages she never received. The suspect has been arrested and faces charges including contraventions of the Child Care and Protection Act, assault, and human trafficking.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 62-year-old Namibian woman has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on charges of trafficking, starving, and physically abusing a 15-year-old Angolan child. The case has been postponed to 19 August to allow police to continue their investigation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 48-year-old doctor based at Onandjokwe State Hospital was arrested at the Muhembo border post in Kavango East on Saturday in connection with a N$1.9 million fraud case involving Sanlam. Police allege the doctor used false documents from various doctors in the north to steal money from the insurance company.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 16-year-old Angolan girl was hospitalized after being allegedly assaulted and exploited as an unpaid domestic worker in Namibia's Oshikoto region. Her employer was arrested and faces charges including human trafficking, labour violations, and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
A 62-year-old pensioner from Oshikoto region was arrested for allegedly employing a 16-year-old Angolan girl as a domestic worker, failing to feed her, assaulting her with a stick, and promising unpaid wages. The victim received treatment at a health centre and hospital, and the suspect faces charges including assault, child protection and labour law violations, and human trafficking offences.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Two men accused in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda have had their case transferred from Windhoek to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to be tried with their co-accused. Eight people have been arrested over the October 2025 attack on Shiweda, which involved shooting and throwing corrosive acid on his body, allegedly linked to his denial of bail to one of the accused.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Oshikoto region for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter at Emono village; housemates reportedly caught the two in the act and he is expected to appear in court on Monday. In a separate incident, a 24-year-old woman was allegedly raped at Swakopmund after being forced into a man's room, with no arrests yet made.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 34-year-old man from Onayena village was arrested after allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter on 8 March 2026. He was discovered in the act by housemates and was taken into police custody to appear before the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek magistrate has transferred the bail application of two suspects charged with the murder of Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda to the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, rejecting defence requests to withdraw charges despite similar charges being pursued in Ondangwa. A third accused police officer facing graft charges will have his case separated and return to court in March 2026.
6 March 2026 · Informanté →
Hileni Ndjeke, 57, was remanded in custody and denied bail in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court after being accused of assaulting her husband's alleged girlfriend, Julia Katyati, who later died at hospital. Ndjeke is charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, though the State did not pursue murder charges as there is no evidence the assault caused the death.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Justine Shiweda, 32, an Ondangwa Magistrate's Court control prosecutor, died in a Windhoek hospital a week ago from injuries sustained in an October attack in which she was shot and doused with corrosive substance in front of her children. Six suspects were arrested; her death has prompted legal fraternity calls for urgent changes to prosecutors' working conditions and safety, with officials noting this was the first killing of a prosecutor in Namibia for performing their duties.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thousands gathered to pay respects to late Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Ndapandula Shiweda, who died on 7 February 2026 from injuries sustained in a violent attack in October 2025. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other state officials condemned the attack and pledged that violence against law enforcement will be met with the full force of the law, while a trust fund has been established to support Shiweda's two young children.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
Justine Shiweda, an Ondangwa control prosecutor, died on Saturday at age 31 from injuries sustained in a retaliatory acid and gun attack in October allegedly carried out by associates of a suspect whose bail she had refused. Suspects including former police officer Abner Mateus have been charged with murder, and legal officials have called for swift justice and heightened security for prosecutors.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested sergeant Victory Vatileni and inmate Fillemon Kadhikwa in January following an alleged 2023 bribery incident at Ondangwa Police Station, where Kadhikwa allegedly offered N$2,000 to avoid a fraud charge and Vatileni allegedly facilitated the transaction without recording it. Both were granted bail of N$2,000 each, and the case was postponed to 10 June for fixing a trial date.
29 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Sergeant Victory Hafeni Vatileni of Ondangwa Police Station on corruption charges after he allegedly received N$2,000 from an inmate's brother and handed it to the inmate without recording it. The inmate, Fillemon Kadhikwa, was charged with offering the bribe to avoid fraud charges, and Vatileni was additionally charged with providing false information to ACC investigators.
28 January 2026 · Informanté →
The family of Salom Nicanor, a 41-year-old killed by an accused soldier, is seeking public assistance for burial funds despite the suspect having registered the victim for a funeral policy. Police confirmed the accused intended to claim the funeral money after the death, but the family has not yet received any funds.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
Sam Pendapala Nepando, headman of Onelago village, was shot and killed on 2 January while attempting to resolve a land dispute with another village headman. He was laid to rest on Saturday, survived by his wife and five children, while the other headman remains hospitalized in stable condition.
11 January 2026 · Informanté →