Ernst Lichtenstrasser, accused of shooting and killing two top executives of the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology, is testing his luck for a third time, hoping to be released on bail.
Crime and Courts
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Madisia shows no remorse… Wasserfall family furious
The family of murdered young woman Shannon Wasserfall says her suspected killer, Azaan Madisia shows no remorse for her actions, judging from the content of her so called confession that has been circulated on social media since last week.
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Hinda-Mbuende sues Amupanda over Facebook post
Finance deputy minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende is suing former Windhoek mayor and leader of Affirmative Repositioning movement, Job Amupanda for N$1 million over a Facebook post.
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Two killed at Ohangwena on Monday
ONGWEDIVA – Two murder cases were recorded in Ohangwena region on Monday following two stabbing incidents in Ongenga and Ondobe constituencies.
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Nust VC appointment saga heads to High Court
The battle to take over the reins at the University of Science and Technology (Nust) is far from over as Professor Frednard Gideon has approached the High Court seeking interim relief on an urgent basis.
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Omayanga murder suspect arrested
ONGWEDIVA – The police in Oshana region have arrested a 36-year-old man who is suspected to have murdered the 24-year-old Elise Nepolo Shikongo whose remains were found buried in a shallow grave at Omayanga on the outskirts of Oshakati on Wednesday.
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Trial of Cameroonian businessman deferred
The trial of Cameroonian-born businessman Antoine Mbok and his co-accused Daniel David Nghiwilepo was postponed again this week by Windhoek High Court Judge Nate Ndauendapo.
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Gobabis strangler slapped with 36 years
A Gobabis resident who was convicted of strangling his eight-month pregnant girlfriend to death in June 2016 was sentenced to an effective 36 years in prison by Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller on Tuesday.
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Panel beater testifies in magistrate’s fraud trial
A panel beater based in Oshakati yesterday testified in the trial of Ondangwa-based magistrate Liwena Walter Mikiti in the Windhoek High Court before Acting Judge Eileen Rakow.
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Pregnant lover strangler had history of violence
The police in Kunene yesterday confirmed that a 43-year-old man, who allegedly strangled his pregnant girlfriend before committing suicide, had a history of violent crimes and was out on bail.