A man accused of dealing in rhino horns and money laundering made his first court appearance before Magistrate Nelao Ya France, where he indicated that he will conduct his own defence. The accused, Paulus Panduleni Nikodemus, appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of contravening the Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. According to the charge sheet, he allegedly dealt in two rhino horns valued at N$165 000 near Etosha National Park in November 2025. The State, represented by Tony Bock, further alleges that he unlawfully acquired, possessed or used proceeds of unlawful activities, constituting a charge of money laundering. The State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offence, ongoing investigations, and the possibility of further arrests. It argued that releasing the accused would not be in the interest of justice. The matter was postponed to 24 August for further police investigations.