Tsumeb
The suspect in last weekend’s killing of Max Makushe Mukena, a self-employed taxi driver in Grootfontein, appeared in the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He was denied bail.
The case was presented by State Prosecutor Mwala Mukasa, who asked that the suspect be denied bail due to the seriousness of the matter, to allow for further investigations and for the suspect’s own safety.
Mukasa further said the State fears that the accused might abscond.
The suspect was identified as Nghifikwa Andreas, 50, a government official employed as a driver at Berg Aukas.
He faces a charge of murder and the case was postponed to June 10 for further investigation.