Kambueshe seeks his day in court
A former mayor of Swakopmund and current Erongo regional councillor, Juuso Kambueshe, appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court on Thursday last week on fraud and theft charges.
Magistrate Jorina Jagger transferred the case to the Windhoek Magistrate's Court, where it will be heard on 22 February.
A warrant of arrest issued by the Windhoek Magistrate's Court came to light late last year. The court ordered Kambueshe to appear on the above-mentioned charges.
According to information contained in the warrant, the crimes were committed in the district of Windhoek during November 2013 and November 2015.
During his appearance in Swakopmund, Kambueshe explained that he had an ongoing civil dispute with the complainants, who were his former business partners.
“They threatened to tarnish my good name. I am a politician and they made good on their threat.”
He also told the court he had no intention to flee and said he whole-heartedly welcomed the opportunity to be vindicated.
“I brought myself here accompanied by the investigating officer. I was not aware of the arrest warrant and was only told to make a statement that will be submitted to the prosecutor-general for decision. I am a family man. I have children and property here in Swakopmund.”
Kambueshe requested a reduction of the bail amount, which was set at N$50 000.
“It is the beginning of the school year and all financial obligations solely lie on me. My salary does not even make up for the bail amount. There is no reason why I would abscond; I plead for mercy.”
He further said that he had asked a friend to lend him N$5 000.
Prosecutor Tuandamuje Latoya Katjitundu objected to the reduction of bail, stating that the charges against the accused were serious.
Magistrate Jorina Jagger left Kambueshe with the option of either paying the N$50 000 or remaining in custody until his next court appearance in Windhoek.
LEANDREA LOUW
Magistrate Jorina Jagger transferred the case to the Windhoek Magistrate's Court, where it will be heard on 22 February.
A warrant of arrest issued by the Windhoek Magistrate's Court came to light late last year. The court ordered Kambueshe to appear on the above-mentioned charges.
According to information contained in the warrant, the crimes were committed in the district of Windhoek during November 2013 and November 2015.
During his appearance in Swakopmund, Kambueshe explained that he had an ongoing civil dispute with the complainants, who were his former business partners.
“They threatened to tarnish my good name. I am a politician and they made good on their threat.”
He also told the court he had no intention to flee and said he whole-heartedly welcomed the opportunity to be vindicated.
“I brought myself here accompanied by the investigating officer. I was not aware of the arrest warrant and was only told to make a statement that will be submitted to the prosecutor-general for decision. I am a family man. I have children and property here in Swakopmund.”
Kambueshe requested a reduction of the bail amount, which was set at N$50 000.
“It is the beginning of the school year and all financial obligations solely lie on me. My salary does not even make up for the bail amount. There is no reason why I would abscond; I plead for mercy.”
He further said that he had asked a friend to lend him N$5 000.
Prosecutor Tuandamuje Latoya Katjitundu objected to the reduction of bail, stating that the charges against the accused were serious.
Magistrate Jorina Jagger left Kambueshe with the option of either paying the N$50 000 or remaining in custody until his next court appearance in Windhoek.
LEANDREA LOUW
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