Namibia mourns prosecutor Justine Shiweda as concerns rise over justice system safety

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Namibia is mourning the death of control prosecutor Justine Shiweda (31), who succumbed to injuries from a brutal attack in October 2025, allegedly linked to her refusal to grant a suspect bail in a high-profile fraud case.

Speaking to Desert FM, former justice minister Yvonne Dausab reflected on the wider implications of the incident for judicial independence, the safety of prosecutors, and the rule of law amid growing public outrage and grief.