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| Supreme Court | Namibia Financial Exchange (Pty) Ltd v Chief Executive Officer of NAMFISA and Others (SA 43/2017) [2019] NASC 590 (31 July 2019); | [2019] NASC 590 | 31 Jul 2019 | This is an appeal against the order of the High Court upholding an objection by the respondents (... |
| High Court Main Division | Kaune v Tjozongoro (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2018/01674) [2019] NAHCMD 257 (26 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 257 | 26 Jul 2019 | The order: Having heard KATUNA KAMUHANGA, for the Plaintiff and JAPIE JACOBS, for the Defendant... |
| High Court Main Division | Mbaisa vs Minister of Safety and Security and Another (I 179/2015) [2019] NAHCMD 240 (16 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 240 | 16 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Civil – Practice – Plaintiff instituting action for return of cattle alleging belonging... |
| High Court Main Division | Namibian Competition Commission v Namib Mills (PTY) Ltd and Another (HC-MD-CIV-MOT-GEN-2017/00061) [2019] NAHCMD 255 (23 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 255 | 23 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Interpretation of Statutes – Namibian Competition Commission Act – s 26 – Interpretation... |
| Northern Local Division | Nashilongo v S (HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL-2018/00033) [2019] NAHCNLD 68 (16 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 68 | 16 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Appeal – Sentence – Cumulative effect of sentence – Sentencing court failing to consider... |
| High Court Main Division | Punyu Crusher (Pty) Ltd v Salamis Island Investments (Pty) Ltd and 4 Others (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2018/02998) [2019] NACHMD 265 (02 August 2019); | [2019] NACHMD 265 | 02 Aug 2019 | The Order: Having heard counsel for both parties and having read documents filed of record: IT IS... |
| High Court Main Division | Roelf v S (CC 5/2019) [2019] NAHCMD 268 (12 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 268 | 12 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Law: Discharge of applicant in terms of section 174 of the Criminal Procedure... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Jonas (CC 14/2017) [2019] NAHCMD 262 (31 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 262 | 31 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Criminal law — Prevention of Organised Crime Act- Trafficking of persons for sexual... |
| Northern Local Division | S v Nambuli (CC 20/2012) [2019] NAHCNLD 69 (25 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 69 | 25 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Law ― Rape ― Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm ― House breaking... |
| Northern Local Division | S v Paulus (23/2019) [2019] NAHCNLD 72 (01 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 72 | 01 Aug 2019 | IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The conviction and the sentence are set aside. 2. The matter is... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Swartz (CR 49/2019) [2019] NAHCMD 225 (04 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 225 | 04 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Criminal procedure – Duplication of convictions – Test – Accused convicted on charges of... |
| Northern Local Division | S v Timoteus (CR 25/2019) [2019] NAHCNLD 74 (02 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 74 | 02 Aug 2019 | The order: 1. The conviction of a contravention of section 2(b) of Act 41 of 1971-... |
| High Court Main Division | Shilengudwa and Another v The Prosecutor- General and Another (HC-MD-CIV-MOT-POCA-2018/00140) [2019] NAHCMD 256 (24 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 256 | 24 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Civil procedure – Rules of court – Rule 61 – irregular step or proceeding. POCA – s 59(1... |
| High Court Main Division | Shilengudwa and Another v The Prosecutor-General and Another (HC-MD-CIV-MOT-POCA-2018/00140) [2019] NAHCMD 263 (25 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 263 | 25 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Civil recovery of property in organised crime – Chapter 6 of Prevention of Organised... |
| High Court Main Division | Shilomboleni v Muetudhana (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2017/04580) [2019] NAHCMD 266 (25 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 266 | 25 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Land ‒ Eviction ‒ Action for eviction based on ownership ‒ Plaintiff needs only allege... |
| High Court Main Division | Shishiveni v Prosecutor General of the Republic of Namibia and Another (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2018/00324) [2019] NAHCMD 254 (25 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 254 | 25 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Application for absolution from the instance at the close of the plaintiff’s case – The... |
| High Court Main Division | Zaire v Van Biljon (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH-2019/00180) [2019] NAHCMD 253 (25 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 253 | 25 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Interlocutory application – Application for condonation – Requirement of good cause,... |
| High Court Main Division | Amadhila v Akwenye (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2017/02946) [2019] NAHCMD 272 (31 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 272 | 31 Jul 2019 | The order: Having heard ANKIA DELPORT, for the Respondent and TUHAFENI MUHONGO, assisted by RIGAUD... |
| High Court Main Division | Coetzee v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CALL-2019/00016) [2019] NAHCMD 275 (02 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 275 | 02 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Criminal procedure – Appeal to the High Court – Against convictions – Pleas of guilty –... |
| High Court Main Division | Enkali v Kahuure and Others (I 3099/2015) [2019] NAHCMD 264 (31 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 264 | 31 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Law of evidence – disparate versions – credibility of witness – on a balance of... |
| High Court Main Division | First National Bank of Namibia Limited v Tuye Property Investments Six (Pty) Ltd and Others (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2017/03090) [2019] NAHCMD 258 (26 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 258 | 26 Jul 2019 | ORDER (a) That the immovable property to wit:- ERF NO. 496 (A PORTION OF REMAINING EXTENT OF... |
| High Court Main Division | Kennedy v S (CC 14/2018) [2018] NAHCMD 270 (12 July 2019); | [2018] NAHCMD 270 | 12 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Leave to appeal – Appellant seeks leave to appeal to Supreme Court – Court a quo refused... |
| High Court Main Division | Luckhoff v Nico’s General Investment CC and Another (HC-MD-CIV-CON-2017/01666) [2019] NAHCMD 273 (06 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 273 | 06 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Contract – Plaintiff and first defendant concluding partnership agreement – Second... |
| High Court Main Division | Luhl v Solsquare Energy (Pty) Limited (I 2512/2013) [2019] NAHCMD 259 (29 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 259 | 29 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Civil Practice – Plaintiff suing defendant for damages – Confirmation of contract –... |
| Northern Local Division | S v Haingura (CC 5/2018) [2019] NAHCNLD 78 (05 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 78 | 05 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Criminal law – Murder and defeating or obstructing the course of justice – Private... |
| Northern Local Division | S v Matheus (CR No: 24/2019) [2019] NAHCNLD 71 (01 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 71 | 01 Aug 2019 | IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The conviction and sentence are set aside. 2.The matter is remitted to... |
| Northern Local Division | S v Matine (CR 26/2019) [2019] NAHCNLD 75 (02 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 75 | 02 Aug 2019 | The order: 1. The conviction is confirmed. 2. The sentence of 18 months imprisonment for... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Ndumba (CR 50/2019) [2019] NAHCMD 238 (15 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 238 | 15 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Procedure – Automatic review – Error – Condition of suspension – Sentence... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Nicodemus (CC 15/2017) [2019] NAHCMD 271 (06 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 271 | 06 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Procedure – Deviation from the witness statement – Deviation only material... |
| Northern Local Division | S v Puleni (CR 22/2019) [2019] NAHCNLD 73 (02 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 73 | 02 Aug 2019 | The order: 1. The convictions are confirmed. 2. The sentences are set aside. 3. ... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Van Der Westhuizen (CC 11/2018) [2019] NAHCMD 267 (02 July 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 267 | 02 Jul 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Law- Special Arrangements for Vulnerable Witnesses. Criminal Proceedings –... |
| High Court Main Division | Standic BV v Petroholland (Pty) Ltd and Others (I 2508/2012) [2019] NAHCMD 274 (02 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 274 | 02 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure – dispute of facts – test to be applied – Plascon-Evans Rule – service... |
| High Court Main Division | Uatema and Another v Zapke and Others (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH-2016/03013) [2019] NAHCMD 276 (05 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 276 | 05 Aug 2019 | ORDER 1. Application for condonation is refused. 2. Application for postponement is refused. 3... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Mushanga; S v Nghishidimbwa (CR 55/2019) 2019] NAHCMD 295 (20 August 2019); | 2019] NAHCMD 295 | 20 Aug 2019 | REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA IN THE HIGH COURT OF NAMIBIA, MAIN DIVISION, WINDHOEK REVIEW JUDGMENT Case... |
| High Court Main Division | Adcock v Hollard Insurance Company of Namibia (Pty) Ltd (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2017/03587 (INT-HC-RECDJDGM-2019/00080)) [2019] NAHCMD 284 (02 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 284 | 02 Aug 2019 | The order: Having heard FRANCOIS PRETORIUS, for the Plaintiff and CELEST COETZEE for the Defendant... |
| High Court Main Division | Afrikuumba Construction (Pty) Ltd // Minister of Works and Transport (HC-MD-CIV-MOT-GEN-2019/00270) [2019] NAHCMD 290 (16 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 290 | 16 Aug 2019 | The order: Having heard ADV A. CORBETT, SC assisted by MS. K. KLAZEN, on behalf of the Applicant... |
| Northern Local Division | Akim v S (HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL-2019/00017) [2019] NAHCNLD 79 (08 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 79 | 08 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Procedure – Appeal against conviction and sentence—Irregularities committed... |
| High Court Main Division | Arnold v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL-2018/00070) [2019] NAHCMD 279 (09 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 279 | 09 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Procedure – Appeal – Conviction and Sentence – Appellant convicted of murder... |
| Labour Court Main Division | Fisheries Observer Agency v Everson and Another (HC-MD-LAB-APP-AAA-2018/00063) [2019] NALCMD 20 (07 August 2019); | [2019] NALCMD 20 | 07 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Labour Appeal – Unfair dismissal – Section 33(1) – Arbitration award – Questions of Law... |
| High Court Main Division | Fridrich v Johannes & Another (I 907/2016) [2019] NAHCMD 278 (08 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 278 | 08 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Eviction – plaintiff is the registered owner of immovable property – first defendant is... |
| High Court Main Division | Garoes v Beukes (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH-2018/00470) [2019] NAHCMD 294 (16 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 294 | 16 Aug 2019 | The order: Having heard BELINDA BEUKES, IN PERSON and JOLANDA VAN DER BYL, on behalf of the... |
| High Court Main Division | Haindaka v The Minister of Urban and Rural Development and Others (HC-MD-CIV-MOT-GEN-2018/00254) [2019] NAHCMD 281 (09 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 281 | 09 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Customary Law – Traditional Authority – Traditional Authorities Act 25 of 2000 – Section... |
| Northern Local Division | Ipinge v S (HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL-2018/00037) [2019] NAHCNLD 81 (20 August 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 81 | 20 Aug 2019 | Flynote: Criminal Procedure – Appeal – Sentence – Robbery with aggravating circumstances – Five... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Mafudza (High Court Ref No. 1399/2018) [2019] NAHCMD 323 (05 September 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 323 | 05 Sep 2019 | Case Title: The State v Isaac Mafudza Case No: High Court Ref No. 1399/2018 CR 63/2019 ... |
| High Court Main Division | S v Lameck & Ors (CC 11/2010) [2019] NAHCMD 333 (09 September 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 333 | 09 Sep 2019 | REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA HIGH COURT OF NAMIBIA MAIN DIVISION, WINDHOEK NOT REPORTABLE JUDGMENT Case no... |
| Northern Local Division | Mufufya v Iita (Reasons) (HC-NLD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2018/00099) [2019] NAHCNLD 98 (24 September 2019); | [2019] NAHCNLD 98 | 24 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Interlocutory application- Attorney- client relationship- recusal on ground of... |
| High Court Main Division | Botes v McLean & Ors (I 853/2014) [2019] NAHCMD 330 (02 September 2019); | [2019] NAHCMD 330 | 02 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Rules of Court – Rule 93 – contents of witness’ statements – whether the court may... |
| High Court Main Division | P N L v C L (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-MAT) P L v C L (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-MAT-2017/04228) [2019] NAHCMD 342 (13 September 2019) (13 September 2019); | P L v C L (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-MAT-2017/04228) [2019] NAHCMD 342 (13 September 2019) | 13 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Matrimonial – Husband and Wife – Divorce – Specific forfeiture in respect of immovable... |
| High Court Main Division | P N L v C L (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-MAT) P L v C L (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-MAT-2017/04228) [2019] NAHCMD 342 (13 September 2019) (13 September 2019); | P L v C L (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-MAT-2017/04228) [2019] NAHCMD 342 (13 September 2019) | 13 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Matrimonial – Husband and Wife – Divorce – Specific forfeiture in respect of immovable... |
| High Court Main Division | MUFUFYA v IITA (HC-NLD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2018/00099) Mufufya v Iita (HC-NLD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2018/00099) [2019] NAHCNLD 98 (24 September 2019) (24 September 2019); | Mufufya v Iita (HC-NLD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2018/00099) [2019] NAHCNLD 98 (24 September 2019) | 24 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Interlocutory application- Attorney- client relationship- recusal on ground of... |