Iuze Mukube

The case of a Windhoek resident, accused of firing a gun indiscriminately in a public place, which caused the death of a 35-year-old man, has been postponed to October.

Gabes Shiimi (30) is charged with a count of murder and a count of discharging a firearm in relation to the death of Nande Simon Molukoshi at a local bar in Windhoek on 15 June.

Making his second appearance in Windhoek Magistrates’ Court last week, Shiimi’s case was postponed to 15 October 2025 for further investigations.

This was in response to a request by the State, asking for a postponement due to ongoing investigations, missing additional statements and an incomplete photo plan.

The State alleges that Shiimi shot and killed Molukoshi unlawfully and intentionally with a weapon on 15 June at the Chicago Bar on Independence Avenue in Windhoek.

It is further alleged that Shiimi unlawfully and intentionally discharged a firearm in a public place, which is in violation of the Arms & Ammunition Act.

During his first appearance in June, the State objected to granting bail due to the seriousness of the charge.

In addition, the accused was charged with drunken driving in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court.

Therefore, there is a concern of abscondment.

Shiimi remains in custody.

It is alleged that the former car dealer was involved in a fight at the bar and restaurant and was escorted off the premises by bouncers.

Afterwards, he came back with a gun he had allegedly retrieved from his car.

He then started making empty shots into the car.

It is further alleged that after emptying the gun magazine, Shiimi went back to his car to reload it.

He returned to the bar to fire random shots.

This round of shooting qualified as a stray bullet that is believed to have struck and killed Molukoshi.

Shiimi allegedly drove away from the crime scene and was apprehended at a city-centre roadblock for driving while excessively intoxicated. He was later found to match the description of the alleged shooter at the bar while in police custody for drinking and driving.

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