Katima court postpones alleged arson and murder case

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2026-08-27

KATIMA MULILO, 26 August 2026 – The Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 27 AUG (NAMPA) – The Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday postponed a case of alleged murder through arson to 05 November to allow for further police investigations.
The case involves 38-year-old suspect, Nampwa Dudu Fiona Matengu, who faces charges of murder, attempted murder, arson and defeating the course of justice.
The charges stem from an alleged intentional house fire that led to the death of her co-tenant, 42-year-...

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