The two men allegedly shot by their 59-year-old colleague at Henning Crusher at Ondangwa on Friday have been identified as 43-year-old John Myburgh and 44-year-old Johan Richter. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Oshana Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, said the two victims were employed as Production and Mechanical Managers at Henning Crusher at Ondangwa. According […]
The High Court has set aside the suspension of Karasburg Town Council political office bearers, declaring it unlawful. The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, dissolved the entire council without remuneration in March this year. At the time, Uutoni cited a litany of violations against the Local Authorities Act and non-compliance with ministerial […]
The Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association of Namibia (MJA) has expressed deep concern over the safety and security of judicial officers following a brazen arson attack on the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court. The attack, which occurred on 1 October 2024, saw the public prosecutor’s office set ablaze by an unknown individual. While no injuries were reported, the […]
The fate of the Northern Veterinary Cordon Fence, commonly referred to as the Red Line, will be decided in a high-stakes legal battle set for early next year. Professor Job Amupanda, leader of Affirmative Repositioning, will face the government from January 21 to 31, 2025. As the applicant, Amupanda is advocating for the complete removal […]
The Inspector General of the Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has appealed to the Police Anti-stock-theft subdivision and a regional prosecutors team to find the best modalities on how to speed up the process of finalising pending livestock cases. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo said the judiciary should work together with the police’s team that deals […]
The Labour Commissioner’s Office reports that the most common complaints it receives involve disputes related to unfair dismissal, unfair labour practices, and severance pay. Serving as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, the office aims to expedite the resolution of these labour disputes. As an administrative tribunal, the Office of the Labour Commissioner handles disputes through […]
A regional workshop focussing on access to justice and the importance of legal aid services kicked off in Windhoek. The event, co-hosted by the Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, brought together legal professionals, policymakers, and civil society representatives from across Southern Africa to discuss ways to improve the […]
Namibian Woman, 30, Arrested for Drug Smuggling at OR Tambo Airport A 30-year-old Namibian woman was apprehended at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. The South African Police Services (SAPS), in collaboration with SARS customs and immigration officials, were alerted to the woman’s arrival after intelligence reports indicated that […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has reappointed Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo as Inspector General of the Namibian Police for a period of three years. The appointment is with effect from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027. Shikongo, who turned 60 years old this month, took over the reigns at the police following the retirement of Lieutenant […]
The Ministries of Home Affairs of Namibia and Zambia have exchanged sentenced offenders who met the requirements to serve the remainder of their sentences in their home countries. 14 Zambian nationals were repatriated at the Katima Mulilo Border Post, while five Namibian nationals were handed over to the Namibian authorities. This is the second time […]
