insert_link Namibia Courts operating normally, says Justice Ministry after case pulled The High Court has struck an urgent application by the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations from the roll after magistrates across the country denied under oath that they were on strike. The ministry had approached the court alleging a work stoppage, but the application was withdrawn when no evidence of a strike could be found. Ministry spokesperson Edmund //Khoaseb said operations at all magistrates’ courts are continuing as usual. […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trustco Bank Completes Voluntary Shutdown Trustco Bank has officially ceased operations, finalizing its voluntary closure process that began on 23 August 2024. Following extensive efforts to reimburse depositors, any unclaimed funds have been transferred to the Guardian Fund under the Master of the High Court, as directed by the Bank of Namibia. Trustco’s Deputy CEO, Quinton Van Rooyen Junior, confirmed the completion of the process. today4 March, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Omuwiliki wee Rebel mo DRC apulwa komangu amangwepo Omangu yo pakwaita mo Democratic Republic of Congo oya yandja elombwelo opo oo eli omuwiliki wongudu yee rebele Corneille Nangaa mo DRC akale amangwapo. Naanga okuli omukwateli komesho wetanga lo Congo River Allieance, lakwatelamo oonakulwa vo M23, nota pewa oushima womahepeko oita oshoyo eenghendabala do kuumbako epangelo koshipundi. Oshikundaneki sho Al Jazeera, onghela oshati omukanda wopambelwa wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja komangu yoshilongo DRC onghela, owa lopota kutya elombwelo ola nuninwa Corneille […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Dali Mpofu Criticizes SABC’s Use of ‘Government of National Unity’ In South Africa, a lawyer representing former president Jacob Zuma and the MK Party, Dali Mpofu, argued that the SABC’s use of the term government of national unity promotes the political objectives of the coalition government. On Monday, the High Court in Johannesburg heard Zuma and MK’s challenge against the SABC over its use of the term GNU. Mpofu suggested the SABC is dancing to the tune of the […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Western Cape Court dismisses charges against alleged underworld leader Nafiz Modack In S.A, the Western Cape High Court has dismissed eight out of 124 charges against alleged underworld leader Nafiz Modack and his 14 co-accused. Judge Robert Henney ruled that the trial for the murder of top police investigator Charl Kinnear and the attempted murder of lawyer William Booth continue. The National Prosecuting Authority's Western Cape spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila, says they are accused of murder, gang activities, and money laundering. today28 January, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 National assembly elections challenge update The Electoral Court is unable to pronounce itself whether to proceed on an application in which the Independent Patriots for Change and Landless People’s Movement are challenging the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the Swapo Party and President Nangolo Mbumba on alleged irregularities in the National Assembly election, until the Supreme Court decides a legal challenge on the presidential election. The Supreme Court has yet to deliver a […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia High Court orders immediate action in National Youth Council case The High Court has issued a ruling in the matter between the National Youth Council (NYC) and protestors following a legal challenge regarding disruptions at the NYC’s premises in Windhoek. The court heard the application brought by the NYC and individuals, including Beverly Silas-Igaras, Dominic Mukumba, and the Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, against William Minnie, Julia Nekwaya, Jafet Amakali, and the Inspector General of the Namibian Police. […] today14 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa City of Johannesburg council speaker affirms commitment to the rule of law City of Johannesburg council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu has affirmed the office’s commitment to the rule of law. This was after the High Court in Johannesburg declared the council’s VIP protection policy unlawful. The court found the policy was put in place without a required threat assessment from the police. Mthembu says the office is reviewing the judgment and will act based on legal advice: today7 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia NEFF hires top South African lawyer to fight deregistration The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has taken decisive legal action against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), challenging the commission's decision to deregister the party. NEFF Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader Kalimbo Iipumbu said the party has enlisted the expertise of prominent South African lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi to argue their case in the High Court of Namibia. Iipumbu stressed that their action is not merely a battle between […] today10 July, 2024
