Taxi driver face assault charge

AN alleged beating dished out against a 32-year old female passengers cost a 36-year old taxi driver from Windhoek two nights in jail and N$500 in bail this week.

The man, identified as Marty Shikalepo, made his first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on tuesday on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Shikalepo apparently beat up his victim in the parking lot of a Khomasdal shopping centre on Sunday late afternoon, after an alleged disagreement over the amount of money she owed him.The woman, who requested anonymity, suffered various injuries to her head, throat and arm, and also had an earring torn during the scuffle.Shikalepo returns to court on September 12 this year.Shikalepo apparently beat up his victim in the parking lot of a Khomasdal shopping centre on Sunday late afternoon, after an alleged disagreement over the amount of money she owed him.The woman, who requested anonymity, suffered various injuries to her head, throat and arm, and also had an earring torn during the scuffle.Shikalepo returns to court on September 12 this year.