Crime and Courts

Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya yesterday dismissed an application by mega haul drug dealing accused Grant Noble (36) and Dinath Azhar (62) for discharge in terms of section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Two of three men on trial for allegedly gang-raping a young woman at Otjurukune Reserve in the Gobabis area in 2017, say the State failed to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

A new lawyer has been appointed for a man convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for murdering his ex-girlfriend over the paternity of their son. 

The hopes of a kidnapping and rape convict to have his conviction overturned were dashed after the High Court dismissed his appeal.

The Khomas police are looking for three suspects who robbed a Southern Cross Security Company cash-in-transit vehicle of N$1.36 million on Wednesday afternoon.

The trial of a woman accused of stabbing her 70-year-old boyfriend to death has hit a bump. 

Kavango East police chief Johanna Ngondo has urged parents to pay close attention to their schoolgoing children’s behaviour as some are using alcohol and drugs on school grounds. She said this was a serious concern, which often leads to learners disrespecting teachers and bullying others.

A former teacher, who allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times to death, is disputing the findings of a psychiatric report that found he is mentally fit to stand trial. 

Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen yesterday dismissed an application by double murder accused Ernst Lichtenstrasser (60) to be released on bail pending the finalisation of his trial.