Woman accused of concealing birth granted bail

A 31-year-old woman charged with concealing the birth of a child was granted bail of N$3 000 when she made her first appearance at the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Martha Hamukoto appeared before magistrate John Sindano, who postponed the case to 17 January 2023 for further investigations.

Sindano informed the accused of her rights to obtain the legal representation of her choice, apply for legal aid or to represent herself. Hamukoto elected to conduct her own defence.

According to a police incident report, the accused allegedly disposed of the body of a newborn baby girl – wrapped in a towel – behind a shopping mall in the harbour town.