Magistrate Simasiku appointed High Court Acting Judge

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After making his way through a rigorous public interview process that was publicised live on the national TV, Magistrate Makapa Simasiku now joins the ranks of the judiciary as an Acting Judge of the High Court.

African Trade Unions converage ahead of ILC

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Trade union leaders from across Africa have gathered in Windhoek for a strategic meeting to prepare for the upcoming International Labour Conference (ILC).

The meeting takes place amid growing concerns over workers' rights, economic pressures, and the evolving nature of work on the continent.

High Court overrules review panel in school hostel food tender

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The High Court has overruled a decision by a Procurement Board Review Panel to nullify the bidding process for the supply and delivery of food items to government school hostels.

The decision comes as a result of a review application filed by the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture.

IPC to appoint opposition leader despite legal concerns

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The Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) has resolved to designate a representative as the leader of the official opposition in the National Assembly, despite its ongoing legal concerns about the constitutionality of the position.

Court recusals: Justice or hindrance?

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Of late, Namibians have witnessed an increase in the number of requests for judges to recuse themselves from certain cases. But what exactly is recusal, and why are these applications gaining traction? 

Fishrot accused seek Judge Chinhengo’s removal

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Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala, along with two co-accused in the "Fishrot scandal," is determined to have Judge Moses Chinhengo removed from presiding over their case.

Namibia’s judiciary reinforced with new appointments

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The High Court has sworn in two Deputy Judges Presidents and several Acting Judges.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, acting on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, appointed the judges, who were sworn in by Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb.