… With the ECN’s application not opposed, judge Shafimana Ueitele yesterday declared the ECN’s decision to deregister the CDV null and void. …
ECN admits error in deregistration of CDV and NEFFNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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- October 2024
… The deregistration of the party was set aside by judge Shafimana Ueitele on Thursday, after the electoral commission (ECN) asked the High Court to review and set aside the decision the commission took in June. …
Electoral commission reverses decision to deregister Christian Democratic Voice- May 2024
… is a fugitive from justice in Namibia, and as a result the Prevention of Organised Crime Act precludes him from participating in court proceedings about the preservation and possible confiscation or forfeiture of property alleged to be connected to crime, judge Shafimana Ueitele …
Lawyer De Klerk barred from case about seized accounts
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Trial set for couple in N$9.9 million fraud case
The News
Amanda and Barnard Jantjies are scheduled to stand trial beginning 1 June in the Windhoek High Court on charges including fraud, theft and money laundering totalling N$9.9 million, allegedly committed while Amanda worked as a bookkeeper for bus transport service Ekonolux.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 5 May
Trial set for couple in N$9.9 million fraud case
Amanda and Barnard Jantjies are scheduled to stand trial beginning 1 June in the Windhoek High Court on charges including fraud, theft and money laundering totalling N$9.9 million, allegedly committed while Amanda worked as a bookkeeper for bus transport service Ekonolux.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
Former ICT minister Mushelenga sworn into National Assembly
Former information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga will be sworn into the National Assembly on Friday to fill the parliamentary vacancy left by James Uerikua's death, according to NA spokesperson Sakeus Kadhikwa.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 16 April
Red Soil Energy appeals rejected petroleum licence decision in Supreme Court
Red Soil Energy has appealed to the Supreme Court over the mines ministry's 2021 rejection of its petroleum exploration licence application for four offshore oil blocks. The company claims it was treated unfairly and differently from competing applicants, while the minister argues the application was incomplete and lacked required financial documentation.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 March
Man accused of killing domestic partner faces May trial
Iuze Mukube Piet Ritief Gamaseb (48) is set to stand trial from May 2026 for the alleged murder of his common-law wife Davie Bokkie Hannes in Outjo on 12 March 2022. He faces charges of murder and defeating the course of justice; the state alleges he struck her with an iron bar following an argument and then transported her body to her mother's house.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Man's trial for rape and child trafficking set for April
Johan Paru Morkel's trial is scheduled for April–June 2026 on charges including seven counts of rape and three counts of trafficking in children. Morkel is accused of luring young girls to his house under the pretext of applying gold to their teeth and then sexually assaulting them.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 19 March
Bank Windhoek sues Elindi for N$2.3 million debt
Bank Windhoek is suing businessman Malakia Elindi, who is charged in the Namcor fraud case, for about N$2.3 million owed on a mortgage loan and overdraft facility, and seeking to have ten properties with a combined market value of N$9.4 million sold to recover the debt. Elindi, who is currently in custody awaiting a High Court judgement on a bail appeal, has claimed assets worth N$113 million but faces mortgage bonds totalling N$10.5 million against the properties.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 22 January
Fishrot corruption trial set to begin March 9, 2026
After nearly six years, the fishing quota corruption trial in which Namibian fisheries resources were allegedly stolen through deals with Icelandic company Samherji will begin on March 9, 2026. Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis rejected multiple postponement applications from former minister Sacky Shanghala and co-accused, ruling that lengthy delays in the civil review process and years of court proceedings weighed against further delay.
22 January 2026 · New Era →