Charles Mubita lost a defamation case in court

A failed defamation gamble just slapped Charles Mubita with a N$158000 bill, turning his courtroom swing into a pricey lesson.

High Court cost order

• The High Court directed Charles Mubita to cover Reinhold Shipwikeni’s legal fees.
• Mubita serves as a Swapo politician and member of parliament.
• He also holds the deputy minister of defence and veterans affairs post.
• His lawsuit against Shipwikeni did not stick.

Cost review breakdown

• Court records showed the defense first filed N$147000 in charges.
• Judges trimmed N$19000 after checking the submitted invoice.
• Administrative prep costs and VAT were later tacked on.
• That math pushed the final tab to N$158000.

Timeline of the hearings

• The High Court confirmed the figure during an 8 December 2025 session.
• An earlier judgment landed on 14 February last year.
• Proceedings had been slotted for a 21 November cost hearing.
• Mubita must settle the defendant’s expenses after losing.