insert_link Namibia Namibia sees increase in violence against LGBTQAI+ community Two additional suspects, 23-year-old Tashiya Nandomba and 21-year-old Joslin Booysen, have appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the brutal murder of Christoph Fredericks, a transgender woman who was stabbed 42 times. This incident highlights the increase in violence against LGBTQAI+ community members in Namibia. Linda Baumann, an activist for women's and LGBTQI rights, for comment. todayMay 9, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia New Suspects in Fredericks Murder Case Face Justice Two additional suspects, 23 year-old Tashiya Nandomba and Joslin Booysen who's 21, appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of Christoph Fredericks, a transgender woman. Fredericks was brutally stabbed 42 times, with mutilation of the body. Tashiya and Booysen are accused of aiding the initial teenage suspects, Namwandi Nandomba and Mervin Beukes by washing their clothes, attempting to obstruct justice. All four suspects, including Tashiya's brother […] todayMay 8, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Two more accused appear in court for 7de Laan murder https://youtu.be/AbMLiR6w5Uk By Valeria Handobe, via NewsonOne A 23-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection with Christof Frederik’s murder. The young woman, Tashiya Joyce Olivia Nandoma, and Joslin Booysen appeared on one charge of obstructing the course of justice and their case was remanded to 31 July for further investigations. After having their rights to legal representation explained, […] todayMay 8, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Congolese nationals denied bail on drug charges Two male Congolese suspects who were allegedly found in possession of cannabis were denied bail when they made their first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Bwanga Bonifus and Simba Gabriel were allegedly found in possession of 18 610 grams of cannabis valued at N.dollars 930 500 on Monday and were charged with dealing in and possession of cannabis. State Prosecutor Kasale Kasale objected to the granting […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023 Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […] todayDecember 4, 2023 4
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
