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.
In line with Section 20 of the High Court Act, seven cases were taken on review by a two-member judge panel.
Most of the cases that went on review were related to drug-related trials.
The High Court has postponed the delivery of judgement in an application by individuals implicated in Namibia's largest fishing industry corruption scandal, known as the Fishrot scandal.
The applicants, including James Hatuikulipi and Tamson Hatuikulipi, sought the release of frozen assets to cover legal expenses in their defence against charges related to the scandal.
The applicants, represented by advocate Vas Soni, argued for the release of funds, citing the need for adequate legal representation.
In a firm decision by the High Court, Judge Moses Chinhengo has once again denied requests for postponement in the plea hearing of the individuals accused in the high-profile Fishrot case.
The accused, facing the court in Windhoek, are set to respond to 42 charges of fraud, corruption, and racketeering, marking a significant development in this ongoing legal saga.
Following yesterday's postponement, it was expected that the state would continue where it left off, putting the charges on the accused.
Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has dismissed an application by Fishrot accused Sacky Shanghala and his co-accused to postpone their case for up to eight months.
Judge Chinhengo did not entertain Shanghala's application, ordering the former Justice Minister and his co-accused to enter a plea.
Chinhengo's ruling paved the way for the state to put the charges against the accused.
In a legal battle unfolding in the Windhoek High Court, the Health Defence League and several individuals are challenging the information and regulations surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination in the country.
The case, presided over by Judge Hosea Angula, ignites discussions about how vaccines are administered and the public's right to clear information.
The group bringing the case to court includes the Health Defence League and individuals such as Monika Ruppel, Manfred Jochen Försch, Werner Gertz, and Paul Du Plessis, represented by lawyer Richard Metcalfe.
The hopes of a group of taxpayers who approached the High Court to temporarily stop the Namibia Revenue Agency from deducting money from their salaries have been dashed.
Close to 1,000 employees are believed to be involved in a tax refund scam running into millions of dollars.
The applicants wanted the High Court to temporarily stop deducting their funds and to pay back what had already been deducted.
The applicants also lodged a constitutional challenge over the validity of certain provisions of the Income Tax Act of 1981.
The High Court has postponed to November a lawsuit, led by opposition politician Bernadus Swartbooi and traditional representatives of the Herero and Nama communities, challenging the legality of the 1904–1908 genocide joint declaration between the Namibian government and Germany.
This case involves multiple applicants, including Bernadus Swartbooi, Herero, and Nama traditional authorities, against the speaker of the National Assembly, the National Assembly, the President, the Cabinet, and the Attorney-General.
The High Court is set to hear an application to review the Veterans Act following an application by Willem Beukes and former members of the South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) for alleged discrimination.
A high-stakes legal battle unfolded over alleged discrimination and exclusivity in the veterans legislation.
In a significant legal development, the High Court is poised to review and potentially amend the Veterans Act 2 of 2008 and the Veterans Amendment Act 3 of 2013.
In a pivotal legal battle, Bernadus Swartbooi is challenging the decisions of the National Assembly's Speaker before a full bench of the High Court led by Judge Masuku.
The speaker suspended Landless People's Movement (LPM) members of parliament Swartbooi and Hennie Seibeb in 2021 for allegedly interrupting the president during his State of the Nation Address.
The speaker considered the two politicians' actions to pose danger to the Head of State.
Key contentions include the formation of an improper committee and Swartbooi's exclusion from democratic processes.
The Judiciary's office will conduct a High Court circuit session in the Zambezi Region.
Four cases are expected to be tried during the two-week period commencing Thursday until the 31st of August in Katima Mulilo.
During the two-week period starting on Thursday and concluding on the 31st of August, four cases are anticipated to be heard in Katima Mulilo.
In a media briefing, Khaepriums Swartz, the Deputy Executive Director in the Office of the Judiciary, highlighted that the objective is to ensure the completion and final
