fears they might abscond

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The bail appeal of six of the suspects charged in Namibia’s biggest fishing corruption scandal, notoriously known as Fishrot has been dismissed by the Supreme Court today. Former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, his business partner James Hatuikulipi, former National Fishing Corporation of Namibia chief executive Mike Nghipunya, Pius Mwatelulo, Otneel Shuudifonya and Phillipus Mwapopi appealed against a decision by High Court judge Shafimana Ueitele. “The court could not make a finding whether the applicants will or will not abscond’, that the appellants did not satisfy the court that if they are released on bail they will not distort…