The High Court will be holding circuit sittings in the Kavango East and Zambezi regions next month in an effort to bring justice closer to the people, alleviate the load of criminal cases on the courts, and make the presence of the superior courts felt.

The High Court, in accordance with the High Court Act, has two designated sittings: the main division in Windhoek and a local division in Oshakati.

The Judge President, however, has the right to authorise sittings of the High Court elsewhere in Namibia if deemed necessary in the interest of justice.

A relatively low crime rate was recorded during the festive season in ||Kharas Region, with only 25 criminal cases registered by the police.
 
||Kharas Regional Police Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango, attributes this mainly to increased police visibility and community involvement.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is still a great concern that needs to be addressed in the region.