Red line application declared unconstitutional

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The Windhoek High Court dismissed Dr. Job Amupanda’s bid to declare the northern Red Line unconstitutional.  

Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled Thursday that Amupanda’s case lacked merit, granting absolution from the instance—meaning no evidence justified a ruling in his favor.  

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.

Dippenaar must be punished - Witnesses

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State witnesses say Jandre Dippenaar must be punished for killing their family members in an accident near Henties Bay in 2014.

High Court reviews seven judgements in May

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The High Court has undertaken a number of review judgements in May, setting aside convictions and sentences.

The reviews also led to reduced sentences and fines imposed by lower courts, an indication that Namibia's justice system is able to self-correct.