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Petrus Shikwaya

Also known as: Accused 5 · Kuume Petrus Shikwaya · Petrus Kuume Shikwaya

Petrus Shikwaya — 21-year-old accused in the murder of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, claims he was in Windhoek during the October 2025 attack.

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  1. March 2026

  2. Informanté

    Accused 5, Petrus Shikwaya, known as Kuxa is detained at Grootfontein Correctional Facility

    Source

    “Accused 2, Matheus Abner, known as Cota Smith; Accused 3, Petrus Uusiku; Accused 5, Petrus Shikwaya, known as Kuxa; and Accused 6, Dr. Fillemon Nakanduungile, known as Fly, are all detained at Grootfontein Correctional Facility.”

    Lack of telephonic access allegedly prejudices accused in late Prosecutor Shiweda’s case

  3. Informanté

    Petrus Shikwaya is charged with murder of Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda

    Source

    “A BAIL application of two suspects, namely Petrus Pandeni Uusiku and Petrus Shikwaya, who are charged with the murder of the late Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was stopped in its tracks after Windhoek Magistrate Olga Maharukua ordered that the bail application matter be transferred to the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court.”

    Bail application of two implicated in magistrate murder case transferred to Ondangwa
  4. February 2026

  5. Informanté

    Petrus Shikwaya is accused of shooting Prosecutor Shiweda and dousing her with acid

    Source

    “Petrus Shikwaya, one of the men accused of shooting Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda in the leg and dousing her with acid, is set to make a formal bail application next month.”

    Ondangwa Prosecutor Acid Attack Accused Appear in Windhoek Magistrate Court
Society

Hospital intern accused in N$2.1 million insurance fraud scheme

The News

Kelsey Kudumo, an Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor, faces allegations of participating in an insurance fraud scheme involving falsified medical reports and laboratory results amounting to more than N$2.1 million. The prosecution claims medical records were falsified to support fraudulent insurance claims, with two doctors and a former nurse also linked to the scheme.

Why it matters

Hospital intern accused in N$2.1 million insurance fraud scheme involving falsified medical records exposes healthcare system integrity breaches.

21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Hospital intern accused in N$2.1 million insurance fraud scheme

    Kelsey Kudumo, an Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor, faces allegations of participating in an insurance fraud scheme involving falsified medical reports and laboratory results amounting to more than N$2.1 million. The prosecution claims medical records were falsified to support fraudulent insurance claims, with two doctors and a former nurse also linked to the scheme.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ex-nurse accused of swapping lab results in insurance fraud

    A former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse is accused of exchanging laboratory results to facilitate a fraudulent insurance claim of N$1.2 million submitted to Sanlam Namibia in December 2024, allegedly in cohort with two doctors and an intern doctor. The state alleges that N$1.8 million in fraudulent claims were submitted, with portions of funds distributed to the accused and other alleged conspirators.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Murder accused Shikwaya denies owning most of five properties

    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 →

  2. Accused denies involvement in prosecutor murder case

    Petrus Shikwaya, 21, one of six accused in the murder of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, claims he was in Windhoek on the date of the attack in October 2025 and had no knowledge of any plan to kill her. Shikwaya admitted sending N$1,200 from his account but said it was on his uncle's instruction and he did not know it would be used for the corrosive acid used in the attack; the state opposes bail, citing a strong prima facie case and concerns about witness interference.

    23 April 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Accused swindled uncle's car linked to prosecutor attack

    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 →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. State argues murder accused poses flight risk in bail hearing

    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 →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Accused in prosecutor attack claims uncle used him without knowledge

    Petrus Shikwaya, 21, testified at his bail hearing that his uncle, former police officer Abner Mateus, used his bank account and sent money through him without his knowledge, including funds allegedly used to buy acid for the attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda. Shikwaya denied knowing Shiweda or being present during the incident, saying he was in Windhoek at the time.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Charges amended for accused in prosecutor murder case

    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 →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Health ministry awaits police conclusion on hospital fraud case

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services will not take disciplinary action against four nurses, an intern doctor, and a doctor from Onandjokwe State Hospital accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$1.9 million until police investigations are completed. The 12 arrested individuals are alleged to have helped members of the public claim insurance payouts using fake documents and fake death claims between 2020 and 2024.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Six men charged with prosecutor's murder raise custody complaints

    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 →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Twelve accused of N$1.9m Sanlam insurance fraud scheme

    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 →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Five accused in prosecutor murder denied bail in Ondangwa court

    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 →

  2. Accused in Shiweda murder case denied phone access in prison

    Lawyers have raised concerns that the fair trial rights of suspects in the murder case of late Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda may be prejudiced, as the accused are barred from having access to telephones while incarcerated, hampering their ability to contact legal representatives. The matter was remanded to 8 April 2026 to address the issue of telephonic access and to fix a bail application date.

    17 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 9 March

  1. Prosecutors' killers case transferred to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court

    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 →

Friday 6 March

  1. Bail application in magistrate murder case transferred to Ondangwa

    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 →

Monday 16 February

  1. Slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda laid to rest with state honours

    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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. President orders honours funeral for slain prosecutor Shiweda

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered the Namibian Police Force to provide a dignified honours funeral for State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died on 7 February following injuries sustained in an attack in October last year. Her remains arrived in Ondangwa on Thursday, with a memorial service and burial scheduled in her hometown.

    13 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Nakanduungile bail ruling postponed after magistrate absent

    A magistrate failed to appear at Ondangwa for the bail application ruling of medical doctor Fillemon Nakanduungile; the case has been postponed to Monday. Nakanduungile's charge was upgraded from attempted murder to murder following the death of state prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who was shot and attacked with acid last October.

    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 →

Saturday 7 February

  1. State Prosecutor Shiweda dies months after acidic attack

    Ondangwa-based State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda has died four months after being shot and attacked with an acidic substance in October, with charges against arrested suspects now to be changed from attempted murder to murder.

    7 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Three suspects in prosecutor acid attack appear in court

    Three suspects linked to the acid attack and shooting of Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda appeared in Windhoek Magistrate Court, facing charges including attempted murder and bribery. Investigators allege an incarcerated police officer paid co-accused to injure the prosecutor after she denied him bail.

    3 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 8 January

  1. Doctor admits contact with alleged prosecutor attack mastermind

    Medical doctor Fillemon Nakanduungile admitted meeting Abner Mateus, the alleged mastermind behind the October 2025 attack on public prosecutor Justine Shiweda, but denies involvement and claims he was home at the time. He faces charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, and maintains that N$200 000 he received from Mateus was a legitimate business investment for his medical practice, not a bribe.

    8 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 2 January

  1. Magistrate recuses himself from Nakanduungile bail application

    The bail application of Dr. Fillemon Nakanduungile, arrested in November on charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a shooting and acid attack on State prosecutor Justine Shiweda, stalled after Magistrate Siegfried Geiseb recused himself citing a conflict of interest. Seven other co-accused arrested in the same incident remain in custody.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

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