A long-standing justice gap in the Oshikoto Region is beginning to close, as the Omuthiya Periodical Magistrate's Court, which commenced last month, continues making an impact.

Bureaucratic delays, lack of coordination, poor organisation and institutional silos often deny citizens access to justice.

These were the remarks of the ||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze at the opening of the three-day human rights workshop held at Keetmanshoop.

Omuthiya residents will no longer have to travel to the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to access court services, as the Office of the Judiciary has announced that the official commencement of court operations at the Omuthiya Periodical Court is scheduled for Monday, 08 June, bringing services closer to the residents.

Case registrations in Namibia's courts have remained high over the past year.

The workload in the High Court's Civil Stream has increased sharply, rising from just over 300 cases per judge in 2024 to more than 600 cases per judge in 2025.

Case registration in the country's courts has remained high over the past year, with the workload in the High Court’s civil stream rising from about 384 cases per judge in 2024 to more than 600 cases per judge last year.

Chief Justice Peter Shivute has called for strategic directions and forums that will not only influence the operations of the Office of the Judiciary but will also strengthen its capacity to serve as a pillar of constitutional governance.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed ongoing efforts to ease the workload in Namibia’s courts, describing them as key to improving access to justice.

The National Council MP and Independent Candidate, Paulus Mbangu, says there is a need for more legal practitioners to ensure equal access to justice and speed up cases.