Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel has clarified that same-sex couples cannot marry in Namibia under the law. The clarification came after Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi asked whether the court ruling had changed Namibia’s position on same-sex marriage.

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has engaged Rehoboth residents on labour rights, workplace dispute resolution and career guidance.

The engagement forms part of the ministry's regional community meetings aimed at bringing labour-related information and services closer to communities.

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations launched the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, highlighting the aim to improve a sense of urgency in delivering social justice.

For the 2026-27 financial year, the Ministry of Justice will construct two magistrates' courts in Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo.

For this development expenditure, N$15 million has been set aside.

Members of the Namibia Public Security and Allied Workers Union handed over a petition to the Ministry of Justice and Labor Relations at Katima Mulilo calling for improved employment conditions for security guards.

Questions have been raised over how legal aid lawyers are paid in one of the country's biggest corruption trials.

    
Allegations of unequal pay, unpaid legal work and special incentives for some have rocked the Ministry of Justice, as the Fishrot matter returns to court on Monday.

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Justice, Audrin Mathe, has said the ministry will issue a response on Monday following questions raised about the tariffs of the Legal Aid programme and alleged disparities in remuneration between defence lawyers and prosecutors in the Fishrot corruption trial.

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has launched educational material for the Minimum Wage Bill in the form of a QR code, which directs citizens to a website containing all relevant information.

Magistrates across the country have threatened to stop work next week if the Ministry of Justice fails to implement long-promised housing and vehicle allowance increases.

The 11th edition of the annual "NBC Battle of All" ended with new champions crowned after two days of intense competition at the Eros Primary School Sport Field over the weekend.