Advocate Natasha Bassingthwaighte was sworn in as an Acting Judge of the High Court of Namibia on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
The ceremony, held in the A-Court of the High Court, was presided over by Judge President Petrus Damaseb.
Namibia's success in resolving conflicts outside the formal court system has set an important precedent.
Magistrate Jurina |Hochobes recused herself from the NAMCOR corruption case on Tuesday.
Ghana's President, John Mahama, has removed the country's Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, from office with immediate effect.
Prosecutor Lilungwe Basson on Wednesday informed Magistrate Jurina |Hochobes that the State intends to file an application against her, asking her to step aside from the ongoing NAMCOR corruption matter.
Chief Justice Peter Shivute opened the 2025 High Court Aspirant Judges Training Programme, describing it as an important step in preparing candidates for judicial service.
Spokesperson at the Judiciary, Vikitoria Hango, has confirmed that the Judicial Service Commission has received a complaint filed by Dr. Job Amupanda against High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele.
The judiciary marked a historic transition today as it bid farewell to Justice Dave Smuts and welcomed Justice Hosea Angula to the Supreme Court.
Otjozondjupa Regional Council has welcomed the creation of the special wildlife court in the region as a means to speedily handle cases and deter would-be offenders dealing in protected game products.
The Executive Director of the Judiciary, Bernhardt Kukuri has defended the integrity of the judiciary, stating that judges adhere to a strict code of conduct and maintain independence from any external influences.
