The Namibian legal system has changed for the better when compared to before independence.

This was mainly as a result of the Namibian Constitution, the ultimate authority, which turned 34 years old on February 9.

The laws of the past made provision for some unspeakable acts to exist.

Some such included the prohibition of interracial relations and the movement and settlement of blacks in areas designated as for 'whites only'

The judiciary says it won't get involved in informal discussions on presidential succession.

The Office of the Judiciary has issued a statement regarding the ongoing public discourse on the presidential succession following the passing of President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. 

There have been ongoing mixed or diverse views by legal personalities and the public general on whether the president, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, ascended to power in compliance with the constitution, whether he is empowered to make decisions, and whether he is acting or substantive president.

Civil society groups and state institutions have hailed the Namibian Constitution, saying it has restored the rights and dignity of all without discrimination while addressing past injustices.

Namibians from different corners marked Constitution Day, which is normally held on February 9th.

Equal Namibia member Omar van Reenen says in the 32 years of Namibia's independence, the country has done well in preserving the provisions of the Constitution.

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) have called on tertiary institutions across the country to stop asking for registration fees with immediate effect.

In a media statement, NEFF cites the Namibian Constitution, which guarantees each Namibian the right to education.

"However, most people are denied this right due to the fact they do not have money to pay for higher tertiary education," reads the statement.

Article 21 of the Namibian Constitution provides for freedom of speech and expression, but when an untrue statement causes harm, defamation laws and constitutional protections can collide. 

On the "The Wheels of Justice" programme, legal experts advised that citizens balance their right to freedom of expression with showing regard for the rights of others by refraining from acts of unproven and slanderous allegations.

Defamation laws protect people whose careers, reputations, finances, and/or health have been damaged by untrue, harmful statements.