Also known as: Advocate Richard Metcalfe · Lawyer Richard Metcalfe
Advocate Richard Metcalfe — legal practitioner arguing for decentralisation of Namibia's High Court beyond Windhoek.
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The Namibian
Attorney Richard Metcalfe says in the letter that a legal vacuum exists at the Namibia Training Authority
“"Whether the government and/or minister and/or executive director and/or chief executive likes it or not, a legal vacuum exists at the Namibia Training Authority," attorney Richard Metcalfe says in the letter.”
Legal vacuum claims hit training authorityThe Namibian
Richard Metcalfe is a Namibian lawyer
The Namibian
Richard Metcalfe said he considers the amount spent on the disciplinary process to be reasonable
“Lawyer Richard Metcalfe yesterday said he considers the amount spent on the disciplinary process to be reasonable, but questioned whether a disciplinary process was the most appropriate route to take if allegations of fraud and corruption formed the basis of the case.”
RA managers fired at public cost of N$2.6 millionThe Namibian
Richard Metcalfe said the most effective way to combat illegal fishing is through integrated maritime strategy
“Lawyer Richard Metcalfe says the most effective way to combat illegal fishing is through an integrated maritime strategy combining technological surveillance, law enforcement and maritime enforcement.”
Experts push for stronger penalties as illegal fishing drains marine resourcesThe Namibian
Lawyer Richard Metcalfe says the Constitution grants the head of state broad powers in appointing and dismissing Cabinet members
“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 dismissalThe Namibian
Lawyer Richard Metcalfe says N$100 000 will not buy them much expertise
The Namibian
Richard Metcalfe signed the letter demanding compensation
“In the letter, signed by lawyer Richard Metcalfe, the former fishermen demand payouts.”
252 Fishrot fishermen want payouts 7 years after losing jobsThe Namibian
Advocate Richard Metcalfe is a legal practitioner
“– Advocate Richard Metcalfe is a legal practitioner.”
Ending the Windhoek High Court bottleneck: Why Namibia Must Take Justice to the PeopleThe Namibian
Richard Metcalfe said judicial officers in Namibia will need security protection
“The time has unfortunately dawned in Namibia where judicial officers are going to have to need security protection," he said.”
Prosecutor Justine Shiweda dies after acid attack; suspects face murder charge for retaliatory killingThe Namibian
Richard Metcalfe insists that his client is not under investigation but rather a state witness
“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 twistLawyers for suspended manager Gad Kangueehi have challenged the Namibia Training Authority's operations, arguing it has operated in a "legal vacuum" since its board's term expired and that expenditure approved without a board remains unlawful. The matter has reportedly been referred to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Lawyers for suspended manager Gad Kangueehi have challenged the Namibia Training Authority's operations, arguing it has operated in a "legal vacuum" since its board's term expired and that expenditure approved without a board remains unlawful. The matter has reportedly been referred to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece critiques the Judicial Service Commission's process for appointing a prosecutor general, noting that all eight candidates failed the examination and raising concerns about the selection process's credibility, the justice system's slowness, and the need for candidates with management skills and demonstrated impartiality.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives accused of inflating a vehicle procurement tender. Labour experts say the expense demonstrates how parastatals squander public money.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Stakeholders warn that existing penalties are failing to deter illegal fishing in Namibian waters, following the interception of a vessel with 22 crew members and amid concerns over losses from bycatch, which increased sharply since 2020 despite monitoring systems in place.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →