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Namibia

Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Two Over 792k Fraud

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Liam Mbako, a Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Hydrologist Technician, and Godfried Uiseb, owner of MacGodmen Trading CC, for allegedly defrauding the Ministry with a Water Sampling Trailer that was never delivered, involving N$387,397 in payments. The two are suspected of misappropriating a total of N$792,257 in public funds. They appeared in Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday, were granted N$10,000 bail each, and the case […]

today21 November, 2025

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Namibia

Swartbooi Demands Fishrot Suspects’ Release 

Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne reports that LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi is calling for the release of the Fishrot accused, claiming the state is holding them without evidence. At a Tuesday media briefing at LPM headquarters, Swartbooi described the trial as a failure of Namibia’s justice system and an attack on the rule of law.

today1 October, 2025

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Namibia

Amupanda Files Complaint Against Judge for Misconduct

  Activist Job Amupanda has filed a complaint with the Judicial Service Commission against Judge Ueitele Shafimana, accusing him of gross misconduct in the red line case. Amupanda claims the judge violated his Article 21 rights by compelling him and his counsel to testify after requesting Shafimana's recusal. In a report by One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's reporter Ellen SHihepo, he also criticized the judge for exhibiting a hostile tone, making […]

today6 February, 2025

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Namibia

Red Line Case Defendants Seek Absolution Over Lack of Evidence

  The defendants in the ongoing Red Line case have requested an absolution, arguing that Activist Job Amupanda has failed to provide sufficient evidence regarding the infringement of his dignity by the Red Line. Senior Advocate Raymond Heathcote emphasized that proceeding with the case would result in an unnecessary expenditure of time and resources as reported by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo:  

today3 February, 2025

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Namibia

Kadhila Aamoomo requests recusal of presiding judge in Red Line case

  The "Red Line" in 1966 By: Ellen Shihepo Lawyers representing Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda have announced plans to request the recusal of presiding judge, Justice Uitele Shafimana, from the Red Line case. Justice Uitele directed Kadhila Aamoomo to secure legal representation and return to court at 14:30 today to provide testimony regarding the recusal request. The Red Line case, initiated by Amupanda, challenges the constitutionality of the […]

today21 January, 2025

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Namibia

Ultimate Safaris Defends JMA Operations and Rejects Mining in Response to Chief Seibeb

  Tristan Cowley is the Managing Director of Ultimate Safaris. Cowley responded to Chief Seibeb of the Daure Daman Traditional Authority’s January 17th letter, clarifying that the company supports the Joint Management Area for wildlife protection. Cowley refuted claims of prioritizing mining over tourism, stressing that their operations have generated millions in revenue for local conservancies. He highlighted the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the matter. Cowley condemned attempts to damage […]

today21 January, 2025