insert_link Namibia Esie Schimming-Chase Becomes First Female Permanent Supreme Court Judge Judge Esie Schimming-Chase has been appointed as the first woman to serve as a permanent judge on the Supreme Court. Additionally, Vikitoria Hango of the Justice Office confirmed that the Judicial Service Commission has appointed five acting judges to the Supreme Court for the period from January to December 2026. today3 December, 2025
insert_link South Africa MK Party calls for judicial transparency In a bold move that has stirred significant debate within South Africa's legal and political spheres, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has called for immediate lifestyle audits and mandatory asset declarations for all members of the judiciary. The party argues that such measures are essential to ensure transparency and accountability within the judicial system. "The country cannot afford to have a judiciary that is shielded from the same […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link Namibia Amupanda Files Complaint Against Judge for Misconduct Activist Job Amupanda has filed a complaint with the Judicial Service Commission against Judge Ueitele Shafimana, accusing him of gross misconduct in the red line case. Amupanda claims the judge violated his Article 21 rights by compelling him and his counsel to testify after requesting Shafimana's recusal. In a report by One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's reporter Ellen SHihepo, he also criticized the judge for exhibiting a hostile tone, making […] today6 February, 2025
