Namibia's education minister found guilty of corruption by High Court

WINDHOEK, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Katrina Hanse-Himarwa on Monday was found guilty by the country's High Court of corruption and corruptly using her office for gratification.

Hanse-Himarwa was found guilty of using her former position as Hardap governor in 2014 when she placed some of her relatives on a list of housing beneficiaries under the country's mass housing initiative.

Namibian judge Christie Liebenberg announced on Monday that due to the weight of the evidence, the accused did abuse her power and authority beyond reasonable doubt and the court finds her guilty of the charge.

Meanwhile, Hanse-Himarwa will remain out of custody until the sentencing hearing set for July 24.