Chief Justice Peter Shivute has outlined the structure and development of the judiciary following constitutional reforms that granted financial and administrative independence to the courts during a courtesy visit by United States Ambassador John Giordano to the Supreme Court.
Namibia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing cooperation between their judiciaries following a meeting in Windhoek between Chief Justice Peter Shivute and Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Luke Malaba.
Chief Justice Peter Shivute has announced the appointment of three judges to the High Court.
Justice Shivute announced the appointment of Justice David Mangota of Zimbabwe as Acting Judge of the High Court for a period of three years, effective 1 March.
Chief Justice Peter Shivute said mental health and overall well-being are central for judicial officers and administrative staff.
Chief Justice Peter Shivute opened the 2025 High Court Aspirant Judges Training Programme, describing it as an important step in preparing candidates for judicial service.
A National Digital Justice Taskforce has been established to define the strategic vision for Namibia’s Integrated Electronic Case Management and Information System (IECMIS).
Chief Justice Peter Shivute on Tuesday endorsed the expanded use of plea bargaining and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in the country’s legal system, stating that they are necessary to reduce court backlogs and improve access to justice.
A panel of Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Peter Shivute, Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb, and Justices of Appeal Sylvester Mainga, Hosea Angula, and Dave Smuts, will hear the case in which Dr. Panduleni Itula is challenging the results of the 2024 Presidential Election.
A regional workshop focussing on access to justice and the importance of legal aid services kicked off in Windhoek.
The Ministry of Justice inaugurated a new magistrate's court in Katima Mulilo.
Chief Justice Peter Shivute and Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab jointly inaugurated the facility, worth N$84 million.
