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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Judiciary

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Namibia

Judiciary Rejects Amupanda’s Transparency Claims

The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda regarding a lack of transparency in appointing a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, it denounced the misinformation circulating on social media, emphasizing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality.Vikitoria Hango is the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary:  

today26 February, 2025 31

Namibia

Judiciary dismisses Amupanda’s claims on Deputy Judge-President appointment

Supreme Court of Namibia The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda, who claimed a lack of transparency in the appointment of a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, the Judiciary rejected what it described as misinformation circulating on social media, stressing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality. Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary, Vikitoria Hango, reaffirmed the institution’s […]

today25 February, 2025 29

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 39

Namibia

Kadhila Aamoomo requests recusal of presiding judge in Red Line case

  The "Red Line" in 1966 By: Ellen Shihepo Lawyers representing Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda have announced plans to request the recusal of presiding judge, Justice Uitele Shafimana, from the Red Line case. Justice Uitele directed Kadhila Aamoomo to secure legal representation and return to court at 14:30 today to provide testimony regarding the recusal request. The Red Line case, initiated by Amupanda, challenges the constitutionality of the […]

today21 January, 2025 28

Africa

Zambia’s Hichilema fires judges over alleged misconduct

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has fired three top judges he had previously suspended for alleged judicial misconduct, pushing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary. According to the BBC, these judges were involved in a 2016 presidential petition where they dismissed Hichilema's challenge to former President Edgar Lungu's election victory. They also participated in a contentious ruling that allowed Lungu to run in the 2021 elections, despite his having […]

today22 October, 2024 22

Namibia

Gobabis court fire raises safety concerns

The Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia has voiced serious concerns regarding the safety and security of judicial officers after an alarming arson attack on the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court. This incident, which occurred on 1 October 2024, involved an unknown individual setting fire to the public prosecutor’s office. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the fire resulted in significant damage to the office, highlighting the vulnerability of judicial facilities. In […]

today3 October, 2024 47

Africa

Zambia’s President suspends three Constitutional Court Judges

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema suspended three Constitutional Court judges immediately, his office announced Monday, without providing the reasons. According to the Zambian Observer, the decision follows recommendations from a report submitted by the Judicial Complaints Commission. The three judges were appointed by Hichilema’s predecessor Edgar Lungu in 2016.

today24 September, 2024 31

Africa

Lesotho needs constitutional reforms to help gain political stability – but the latest attempt is flawed

      By Hoolo 'Nyane, University of Limpopo     Lesotho, a small country landlocked by South Africa, has been struggling to make constitutional reforms since the advent of coalition politics in 2012. It needs the reforms to address political instability which has been a feature of the country for more than five decades. The judiciary, security agencies and civil service have been politicised, resulting in the institutions being […]

today23 September, 2024 31