Also known as: Accused 5 · Kuume Petrus Shikwaya · Petrus Kuume Shikwaya
Petrus Shikwaya — accused in the October 2025 attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda, facing murder and fraud charges.
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The Namibian
Petrus Shikwaya is accused of murder
“during a brief adjournment in the bail hearing of murder accused Petrus Shikwaya”
Emotions take over at Ondangwa CourtNamibian Sun
Petrus Shikwaya is accused of murdering Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda
“Shikwaya is among six men accused of murdering Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda.”
‘I will not go down for something I did not do’ - ShikwayaNamibian Sun
Shikwaya denied conspiring to murder Shiweda
“During cross-examination, Shikwaya denied conspiring to murder Shiweda.”
‘I will not go down for something I did not do’ - ShikwayaThe Namibian
Petrus Shikwaya allegedly laundered money through his grandmother's bank account
“Murder accused Petrus Shikwaya (22) allegedly laundered money through his grandmother's bank account, the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court heard during his bail hearing on Wednesday.”
Murder accused allegedly laundered money through grandmother’s bank accountThe Namibian
Petrus Shikwaya is accused of orchestrating and carrying out the attack on Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda
“Shikwaya is one of six men accused of orchestrating and carrying out the attack on Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in October last year.”
Murder accused allegedly laundered money through grandmother’s bank accountThe Namibian
Petrus Shikwaya accused of defrauding Sanlam Namibia of N$66,000 by faking severe malnutrition
“Petrus Shikwaya, accused of defrauding Sanlam Namibia of N$66 000 by faking severe malnutrition, was not admitted to hospital as records claim, the Onandjokwe Magistrate's Court heard yesterday.”
Alleged fraudster accused of faking hospital stay in insurance scamThe Namibian
Petrus Shikwaya is accused of owning five properties across northern Namibia
“The state has alleged that murder and fraud accused Petrus Shikwaya (21) owns five properties across northern Namibia – claims he has largely denied in court.”
Murder accused Shikwaya linked to five propertiesThe Namibian
Petrus Shikwaya denied knowledge of properties at Oniipa, Ondangwa and Oshakati
“However, Shikwaya denied knowledge of the properties at Oniipa, Ondangwa and Oshakati.”
Murder accused Shikwaya linked to five propertiesInformanté
Petrus Shikwaya said he was in Windhoek on 17 October 2025, the date the late prosecutor was brutally attacked
“PETRUS Shikwaya, the 21-year-old man applying for bail in the murder case of the late Ondangwa Control Prosecutor, Justine Shiweda (30), said that he had been in Windhoek on 17 October 2025, the date the late prosecutor was brutally attacked, and that he was not aware that there was a plan to kill or attack her.”
Shikwaya linked to death of Ondangwa prosecutor says he was in Windhoek during killingInformanté
Petrus Shikwaya was accused of sending money used to buy the corrosive acid that attacked the late prosecutor
“During the bail proceedings this week, Shikwaya was accused of sending money that was used to buy the corrosive acid that was used to attack the late prosecutor.”
Shikwaya linked to death of Ondangwa prosecutor says he was in Windhoek during killingPetrus Shikwaya, accused in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence counsel.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya, accused in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence counsel.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
Matatias Ndengu, the seventh accused in the killing of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday. According to a source, Ndengu allegedly travelled from Windhoek to Ondangwa with fellow accused Johannes Nghilifavali on 16 October and brought acid used in the attack on Shiweda on 17 October 2026, and faces six charges including murder under the doctrine of common purpose.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Two men implicated in the assassination of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda were granted bail of N$2,000 each in Windhoek Magistrate's Court. They also face separate charges related to allegedly bribing a police officer to release an inmate, in connection with a conspiracy to murder Shiweda.
22 June 2026 · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya (22), facing murder charges in connection with prosecutor Justine Shiweda's death and fraud charges tied to an alleged N$2.1 million Sanlam scam, allegedly used part of the fraudulently obtained funds for purchases at KFC and building material suppliers, police told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court during his bail hearing.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Detective chief inspector Antonius Gabriel testified at a bail hearing that late prosecutor Justine Shiweda was shot and attacked with a corrosive substance on 17 October 2025 while reversing her vehicle from her garage in Ondangwa. Gabriel, who was among the first police to arrive, described finding a smashed vehicle window, reddish foam on the seats, and a spent cartridge inside the car. The accused, Petrus Shikwaya, is alleged by the state to have financed the purchase of the acid used in the attack.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Police have alleged that murder accused Abner Mateus made several attempts to make a fraud case docket disappear, including recruiting police officers to steal court documents and attempting to bribe the prosecutor. The investigator testified that Mateus had a motive to interfere with justice because he was facing fraud charges stemming from a 2022 case in which he allegedly defrauded a pensioner of N$70 000.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prosecutors allege that murder accused Abner Mateus communicated with a fugitive suspect before and after the October attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda, and that co-accused Petrus Shikwaya transferred N$4,950 to the same suspect minutes after the attack. Shiweda was shot and doused with corrosive acid in Ondangwa and died in hospital in February.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A man accused of masterminding an acid attack on late Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda declined to reveal the source of N$40,000 he used to purchase a vehicle that the state claims was used to transport acid used in the October attack. Shiweda died from the attack's injuries in February; the vehicle is central to the state's case.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
In a bail hearing for his co-accused nephew, murder accused Abner Mateus testified to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that he is not a murderer and had no intention of killing anyone. Mateus is among six men charged in connection with the death of former Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Abner Mateus, a former police officer accused in the murder of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, testified that he deliberately hid from his nephew and co-accused Petrus Shikwaya that he had been arrested and held in police custody since November 2022. Mateus and Shikwaya are among six men accused of orchestrating last October's attack on Shiweda, who was shot seven times and treated with corrosive acid before dying in February.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Abner Mateus, accused of masterminding a fatal attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda, testified in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that it would be unfair to keep his nephew and co-accused Petrus Shikwaya in custody. Mateus disputed the state's assertion that it has a strong case against Shikwaya, arguing that Shikwaya's alleged involvement is based only on sending N$1 200 that was purportedly used to buy acid.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Emotions erupted at the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court during a bail hearing for murder accused Petrus Shikwaya when one of prosecutor Justine Shiweda's sisters attempted to confront alleged mastermind Abner Mateus. According to the state, Mateus instructed Shikwaya to send N$1 200 to Petrus Uusiku to buy acid allegedly used in the attack that led to Shiweda's death.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Petrus Shikwaya, one of six men accused of murdering Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that he did not conspire to commit the murder. Cellphone records showed communication between Shikwaya and his uncle Abner Matheus, whom the State alleges masterminded the killing, and bank transfers allegedly linked to the purchase of corrosive substance used in the attack.
11 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Petrus Shikwaya (22), accused of orchestrating an October attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda that led to her death in February, allegedly laundered money through his grandmother's bank account, the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court heard. Shikwaya denied the allegation, claiming his grandmother transferred funds to him to purchase stock for her business.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →