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NamPol opens case against Ethiopian child murder suspect …as PG orders investigation

NamPol opens case against Ethiopian child murder suspect …as PG orders investigation

Rose-Mary Haufiku The Namibian Police (NamPol) has opened a case and started investigations into murder allegations against, Kristofina Amutenya, the ex-wife of Diplomat Petrus Haufiku. Prosecutor General (PG), Martha Imalwa, ordered the police investigation, a development confirmed by NamPol spokesperson, Kauna Shikwambi. “Investigations are underway and there is constant liaison between the Investigating office and the office of the PG,” Shikwambi told Windhoek Observer. The state provisionally dropped charges against Amutenya after Amutenya’s lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo, challenged the decision of the Namibian authorities to arrest and charge her on two counts of murder, and one count of attempted murder upon…
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Three shortlisted for PG post

Three shortlisted for PG post

Helena Johannes The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has revealed that Olyvia Martha Imalwa, current Prosecutor General (PG), Ruth Modesta Herunga and Taswald Theo July have been shortlisted for the previously advertised position of the Prosecutor General (PG). “The Judicial Service Commission was pleased to note the keen interest the Namibian public has taken in the selection process of the Prosecutor-General. The interest shown from a variety of sectors and institutions assures the Commission that its principled decision to open up the process was a rightful one,” Spokesperson of the Office of the Judiciary, Ockert Jansen said. Judicial Service Commission said…
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