The Namibian Constitution ranks among the world's most progressive supreme laws-safeguarding fundamental rights, freedoms, and the rule of law.

On February 9, Namibia celebrates Constitution Day, a day that reminds us of where our democracy began and the values that hold the country together.

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.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed that no individual, institution or authority is above the law, underscoring the government's continued commitment to accountability, transparency and the fight against corruption.

Government institutions, law enforcement agencies, and civil society met at Opuwo to deliberate on key legal and governance matters at a stakeholder engagement convened by the Office of the Attorney General.

Senior lawyer and former Acting Judge of the High Court, Anne-Doris Hans-Kaumbi, has underscored the importance of the rule of law in safeguarding rights, preventing abuse of power, and maintaining stability. 

As the judicial shake-up in the Fishrot corruption trial continues to spark debate, legal experts are cautioning against the misuse of foundational legal doctrines in attempts to stall justice.

Today, African Union member states observe African Anti-Corruption Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about corruption across the continent.

The judiciary marked a historic transition today as it bid farewell to Justice Dave Smuts and welcomed Justice Hosea Angula to the Supreme Court. 

Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Commander of Community Policing in the Erongo Region, has issued a stern warning to the public against engaging in mob justice and taking the law into their own hands.