Double murder, arson suspect denies guilt

NAMPA

2025-04-28

WINDHOEK, 28 April- Murder suspect Mechtilde Karomo in the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 28 APR (NAMPA) - The woman accused of the fatal shack fire that claimed the lives of her ex-boyfriend and his girlfriend in 2022, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and arson as her trial commenced in the Windhoek High Court on Monday.
The 32-year-old Mechtilde Karomo, during her appearance before Judge Claudia Klaasen, did not give a plea explanation, challenging the state to prove the allegations that she killed Leonard Kadubuli (36) and Anastasia Matende (31) on 25 December 2022 in Windhoek’s Okahandja Park informal settlement.
The State is alleging that Karomo went to Kadubuli’s shack and demanded he open it while he and Matende were inside. It is alleged that Karomo then threatened to burn down the shack and kill the occupants.
Karomo allegedly returned in the early hours of the next day and set the shack on fire, killing Kadubuli and Matende while they were asleep. An alternative charge of malicious damage to property has been added.
Karomo is represented by Mbanga Siyomundji, while Advocate Dominic Lisulu represents the State.
(NAMPA)
EB/EK/AS

Community

Home Affairs minister calls for timely birth registrations in hospitals

2025-08-07 17:00:21

Ovambanderu leadership training underway in Okorukambe

2025-08-06 19:01:23

Boy run over along Ngoma highway

2025-08-06 18:49:50

Oshikoto domestic violence and rape cases increased: Kathindi

2025-08-06 16:12:25

Shambyu Mission hostel workers raise concerns over working conditions

2025-08-06 14:49:05

No funds should return to treasury: Iipinge

2025-08-06 14:11:43

WINDHOEK STREET VENDORS CAUGHT BETWEEN SURVIVAL AND THE LAW

2025-08-06 11:12:20

Government launches new digital and emergency telecommunications plans

2025-08-06 08:43:51

Ohangwena Region records over 4 900 criminal cases

2025-08-05 14:20:49

Fatal accident claims one life near Omuthiya

2025-08-05 11:41:33

Over 11 000 apply for NYS training

2025-08-05 07:56:29

Latest NAMPA photos

OMUTHIYA, 05 August 2025 - Community members of Oshalongo B have started building a clinic. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OPUWO, 04 August 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Kunene Regional Election Officer, Mike Nganjone. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 01 August 2025 - Mutonga Matali is the Manager for Corporate Communications and Marketing at the National Housing Enterprise (NHE). (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 04 AUG (NAMPA) - Otjozondjupa Governor John //Khamuseb at the official opening of a weeklong consultative workshop for the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare on Monday morning at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 04 AUG (NAMPA) - Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare, Nono Katjingisiua speaks on Monday at Otjiwarongo a weeklong consultative workshop with the ministries of education, health, gender, police's gender based violence, home affairs, water and legal assistance centre. Deputy Chairperson of the committee Ephraim Nekongo is also attending the workshop. Otjozondjupa Governor John //Khamuseb officially opened it on Monday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 04 August 2025 - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare is meeting at Otjiwarongo this week to discuss issues surrounding access to health services, gender equality, and the social welfare of women, children and other vulnerable groups. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 04 AUG (NAMPA) - Group photo for the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare on Monday at Otjiwarongo where its members are attending a weeklong consultative workshop with ministries of education, health, gender, police's gender based violence, home affairs, water and legal assistance centre. Chairperson of the committee Nono Katjingisiua and her deputy Ephraim Nekongo are also attending the workshop. Otjozondjupa Governor John //Khamuseb officially opened it on Monday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 04 August 2025 - The Rehoboth Town Council on Sunday commissioned Hage Geingob Drive, renaming the former D1210 Street in honour of the late President Hage Geingob. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA