… Defending the president, lawyer Richard Metcalfe says the Constitution grants the head of state broad powers in appointing and dismissing Cabinet members. …
Itula demands reasons for Ithete’s dismissalNamibia Minute.
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Richard Metcalfe
Also known as: Metcalfe · Advocate Richard Metcalfe · Lawyer Richard Metcalfe
Legal practitioner who argues for decentralising Namibia's High Court beyond Windhoek and flags judiciary governance issues.
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- April 2026
… Lawyer Richard Metcalfe says in the Fishrot fraud and corruption case, for example, the ACC testified that the audit had cost N$15 million by 2022, and a further N$7 million had been spent. …
ACC to spend N$100 000 on experts- March 2026
… In the letter, signed by lawyer Richard Metcalfe, the former fishermen demand payouts. …
252 Fishrot fishermen want payouts 7 years after losing jobs- February 2026
… Veteran lawyer Richard Metcalfe this week said the two state advocates leading the Fishrot prosecution are estimated to be worth at least four times (N$6 million) more than their current remuneration, given the scale, complexity and volume of work involved in the case. …
Private Fishrot lawyers would cost Govt N$6m per year… We need principled leaders in all three branches of government to preserve a fragile democracy which shows distinct cracks and is falling apart. – Advocate Richard Metcalfe is a legal practitioner.
Ending the Windhoek High Court bottleneck: Why Namibia Must Take Justice to the People… Look at what you’ve done,” his message to Justine’s attackers reads. ‘VIOLENTLY SILENCED’ Lawyer Richard Metcalfe yesterday said: “We lament the passing of a talented colleague who was principled, diligent, fair and hard-working. …
Prosecutor Justine Shiweda dies after acid attack; suspects face murder charge for retaliatory killing- February 2025
… Cohen’s lawyer, Richard Metcalfe, however, insists that his client is not under investigation but rather a state witness in the case. …
The Cohen Connection: Namdia plot takes another twist- October 2024
… According to my knowledge, lawyer Richard Metcalfe’s office provided a report which was forwarded to the ACC for proper investigation, but nothing has been done so far. …
Community vs RedForce- June 2024
… Lawyer Richard Metcalfe, who has previously represented parastatal CEOs, said there is no legislation prohibiting excess salaries.He noted that the board must be held accountable. …
Govt freezes Agronomic board executive salaries- May 2024
… Richard Metcalfe The faction, legally represented by lawyer Richard Metcalfe, in April wrote a letter demanding that Swapo host an extraordinary congress to replace party president Geingob. …
Swapo in funding challenges for extraordinary congress, legal battle looms
Politics
Opposition demands transparency over dismissed minister
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IPC president Panduleni Itula called on President Nandi-Ndaitwah to publicly explain why former deputy prime minister and industries minister Natangwe Ithete was dismissed last year, citing concerns about government transparency and corruption despite the president's constitutional authority to dismiss officials without explanation.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 14 April
Opposition demands transparency over dismissed minister
IPC president Panduleni Itula called on President Nandi-Ndaitwah to publicly explain why former deputy prime minister and industries minister Natangwe Ithete was dismissed last year, citing concerns about government transparency and corruption despite the president's constitutional authority to dismiss officials without explanation.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 12 April
ACC allocates N$100,000 for specialised consultancy services
The Anti-Corruption Commission has set aside N$100,000 for specialised consultancy services to support complex investigations and strategy development in its 2026/27 budget of N$1.9 million. The ACC says outsourcing expert advice is more cost-effective than maintaining permanent specialised staff, though a lawyer noted the amount is modest relative to costs in major corruption cases like Fishrot.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
252 Samherji workers demand compensation seven years after job losses
Former employees of Icelandic fishing company Samherji have renewed demands for compensation seven years after losing their jobs when the company ceased operations in Namibia following the 2019 Fishrot scandal. The 252 workers, who received only N$10,000 severance and no consideration for years of service, say they have been left struggling financially while assets and vessels were sold off.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 February
Private lawyers would cost state N$6 million yearly for Fishrot case
Legal experts say engaging senior private practitioners to prosecute the Fishrot fraud case would cost the government at least N$6 million annually, far more than the state advocates currently handling it—though prosecutors benefit from job security and pension entitlements unavailable in private practice.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Namibia must decentralise High Court beyond Windhoek
An opinion piece by legal practitioner Advocate Richard Metcalfe argues that centralising all High Court cases in Windhoek creates an unsustainable caseload for judges and calls for opening High Court divisions in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Keetmanshoop and Rundu. Metcalfe also flags delays in implementing a new Magistrates' Courts Act, governance issues in the Magistrates' Commission, and security threats to judicial officers as symptoms of a broader crisis in the judiciary.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 February
Ondangwa prosecutor dies from October acid attack injuries
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 →