Rehoboth Baster Chieftainship dispute heads to Supreme Court

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The dispute over the 2021 Rehoboth Baster chieftainship election will be heard in the Supreme Court, where appellant Rynault van Wyk is challenging a High Court decision that dismissed his application contesting the election’s validity.

Shanghala and co-accused take Fishrot case to Supreme Court

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Former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala and his co-accused, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo, who are all implicated in the long-running Fishrot corruption case, have approached the Supreme Court to overturn a High Court ruling that upheld the appointment of former Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo.

Supreme Court confirms Kudumo as Ukwangali Chief

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After a decade of uncertainty, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Eugene Siwombe Kudumo as Chief of the Ukwangali Traditional Authority.

The ruling marks a turning point for the Ukwangali community, which has been without a chief since the death of Sitentu Mpasi a decade ago.

Supreme Court Rules for Windhoek Council in Medical Waste Treatment Dispute

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The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Windhoek Municipal Council in a legal dispute with Lady Pohamba Private Hospital over the operation of a private medical waste treatment plant. 

The ruling reverses a 2022 decision from the High Court that favoured the hospital.

Legal analyst calls for Electoral Act review

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Legal analyst Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze has called for a review of Namibia's Electoral Act following the Supreme Court's Friday ruling that both the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) and President Nangolo Mbumba acted lawfully in extending the election period.

Supreme Court to hear key parole appeal for life prisoners.

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The Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal that could change how parole is applied to life-sentenced prisoners. 

The case involves Thomas Florin, who was convicted of murdering and cooking his wife, Monika Florin, in Swakopmund in December, 1999.

Justice Hosea Angula appointed to Supreme Court

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Justice Hosea Angula has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, effective 1 December.

President Nangolo Mbumba made the appointment following the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission.