Court in Ondangwa handling cases including murder, fraud, trafficking, and assault across northern Namibia.
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.
14 hours ago · 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.
14 hours ago · 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.
20 hours ago · 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 →