Chief Justice Peter Shivute said pressures on the lower courts are expected to increase with the impending introduction of the new divorce legislation.

Justice Shivute said this will place an even greater burden on magistrates court staff.

Outjo residents have appealed for strict enforcement of the law to minimise criminality and alcohol and drug abuse within their community.

They expressed their needs during a meeting with authorities organised by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.