The judicial services of Namibia and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration.

The agreement aims to reflect a common vision of the two countries' judiciaries, to innovate together and to improve the quality of justice for both nations.

Chief Justice Peter Shivute used the platform to show gratitude to his Ugandan counterpart and the entire judiciary for hosting the delegation in Uganda during his recent visit to that country. 

"More recently, just over a week ago, I had the privilege of leading the Namibian delegation to Uganda to attend an inaugural African Continental Commercial Court Summit under the auspices of the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts, or SIFOC, and the African Chief Justices ADR Forum hosted by the judiciary of Uganda under the theme Effective Commercial Dispute Resolution for Africa. The summit drew participation from over 19 African judiciaries as well as leading international experts."

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, visited Namibia earlier this year as part of a programme aimed at exploring Namibia's advanced biomass and charcoal industry.

"While this may be the first time for some members of our delegation to visit, it feels like home to me. Before I came here, I met a number of Namibians I will mention to you at university, and I like history, so I follow the history of many parts of Africa, just like other parts of the world speak about your beloved country. And when we got independence, we all celebrated, and it's really nice that we came here. We are talking about how best we can serve the people and give meaning to independence."

Justice Owiny-Dollo further said Pan-Africanism is a topic barely spoken of in the judicial circles, and the best way to serve the people would be to bind Africa at large.

 

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Tulinane Sheehama