Namibia: Magistrate Warns Against Use of Public Interest to Oppose Bail

Magistrate Bornface Konga has cautioned public prosecutors against relying on vague references for “public interest” and the “administration of justice” when opposing bail without providing evidence to substantiate such claims.

Konga made the remarks on Friday while delivering his ruling in the bail application of former Onandjokwe nurse Festus Amwaalwa, intern doctor Kelsey Kudumo, medical doctor Gomes Valera, nurse Michael Kaviyu and Sanlam financial adviser Getrude Iipinge.

The five accused…