Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel has notified the High Court that he will oppose an application by the Magistrates' and Judges' Association of Namibia challenging the government's role in determining magistrates' salaries, allowances and other conditions of service.
Judicial stress is not a weakness that must be stigmatised but should be seen as a natural human response to the demands of the jobs judges and magistrates do.
These were the words of Chief Justice Peter Shivute at the International Day of Judicial Well-Being in Windhoek today.
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.
The former Public Service Chairperson (PSC), Salmaan Jacobs, will have to wait longer to hear his fate following a third postponement of his sentencing for a corruption conviction in the Keetmanshoop Regional Court.
The Windhoek High Court has cautioned both Michael Amushelelo and the government to allow the legal process to take its course, as it further postponed judgement in an application seeking the removal of speed humps along Windhoek’s Western Bypass.
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal is expected to deliver its judgement tomorrow in the case concerning the repatriation of former President Edgar Lungu's remains to Zambia.
The court reserved judgement after hearing submissions on May 29, 2026.
Namibia's justice system has long been hailed as a beacon of independence, with citizens routinely seeking recourse through the courts, a stark contrast to regions where political disagreements can devolve into tribal conflict.
However, the Landless People's Movement is now questioning that very system.
National Council members have raised concerns over delayed service delivery in the justice system, urging more magistrates' courts in regions to speed up cases.
State prosecutor Clive Lutibezi has told the Windhoek High Court that judges routinely make remarks on how cases are conducted and that such comments do not automatically justify a judge stepping aside.
Judge Marelise du Plessis has rejected an application for her recusal in the ongoing Fishrot trial.
The recusal application was brought by accused Sacky Shangala, with James Hatuikulipi and Mike Nghipunya as co-applicants.
