HIGH COURT DELAYS RULING ON WESTERN BYPASS SPEED HUMPS

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The Windhoek High Court has cautioned both Michael Amushelelo and the government to allow the legal process to take its course, as it further postponed judgement in an application seeking the removal of speed humps along Windhoek’s Western Bypass.

PROSECUTOR: JUDGES’ REMARKS NOT GROUNDS FOR RECUSE

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State prosecutor Clive Lutibezi has told the Windhoek High Court that judges routinely make remarks on how cases are conducted and that such comments do not automatically justify a judge stepping aside.

Court overturns decision blocking outjo ceo appointment

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The Urban and Rural Development Ministry was dealt a blow after the Windhoek High Court set aside a ministerial decision to block the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer at the Municipality of Outjo.

Justice Ministry distances itself from prosecutors’ pay criteria

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The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations says it does not wish to be drawn into commenting on the remuneration of individual public prosecutors amid allegations raised in the Windhoek High Court over pay disparities in the Fishrot corruption trial.

Legal Aid payment dispute delays Fishrot Trial

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The Windhoek High Court heard on Monday that lawyers appointed under Legal Aid in the Fishrot corruption case are not paid for preparing for trial but only for the days they physically appear in court; this situation, defence lawyers say, makes timely trial readiness impossible.