Shanghala refuses to plead to charges, says Zim Judge has no jurisdiction

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2024-12-11
WINDHOEK, 11 December 2024 - The 'Fishrot' suspects pictured in the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 11 December 2024 - The 'Fishrot' suspects pictured in the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 11 (NAMPA) - Former Justice Minister, Sacky Shanghala, has refused to enter plea regarding the charges he faces in the Fishnet trial, insisting that presiding Judge Moses Chinhengo lacks the jurisdiction to try him and his co-accused on the 42 criminal charges they face.

In a new application filed on Wednesday, Shanghala stated his intention to plead under Section 106 (1)(f) of the Criminal Procedure Act, arguing that the judge does no...
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