The enduring legacy of colonial legal systems, referred to as German laws, continues to impact Namibia's legal system, indigenous communities and cultural values in the post-independence era.
A Keetmanshoop magistrate, Unchen Konjore, is facing allegations of malpractice after she allegedly presided over a maintenance case involving a person she had a romantic relationship with, a conflict of interest that has sparked accusations of judicial misconduct and abuse of power.
The Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) president, Samuel !Oe-Amseb, says there is a need for local authorities to benefit from the growing oil and gas industries.
The Namibian government says the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US President, Donald Trump, requires a balanced approach from Southern African Customs Union member states, including Namibia, to find a workable solution.
Some Walvis Bay residents have rejected a proposal by the municipality to introduce shack levies.
Walvis Bay is confronted by a high demand for serviced land, which the council is struggling to provide. As a result, there are reportedly thousands of residents who live in backyard shacks.
