High Court to resume Swartbooi vs Prof. Katjavivi case

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The High Court will, on October 12, 2024, continue to hear arguments, in the case of Bernadus Swartbooi against the Speaker of the National Assembly.

Swartbooi is challenging the legality of the 2021 Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany. 

High Court orders forfeiture of Amushelelo Family Trust assets

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High Court Judge Thomas Masuku has ordered the forfeiture of several high-value assets from the Amushelelo Family Trust and related entities, following a successful application by the Prosecutor General under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. 

Bernhard Esau wins access to assets in High Court

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Bernhard Esau, the former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has won a High Court case allowing him to access some of his assets that have been under a restraint order.

His lawyer, Florian Beukes, has confirmed the success to nbc News. 

Fishrot accused denied urgent application in High Court

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Former Minister of Justice Sakeus Shanghala, leveraging his extensive legal background, represented himself and his co-accused in the High Court before Judge Boas Usiku. 

It is highly unusual for an accused person to not only represent himself but also argue on behalf of others in a court of law. 

High Court reviews seven judgements in May

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The High Court has undertaken a number of review judgements in May, setting aside convictions and sentences.

The reviews also led to reduced sentences and fines imposed by lower courts, an indication that Namibia's justice system is able to self-correct.