insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she opens new session of Parliament (Photo credit: NBC) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday opened the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament with a call for unity, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics and focus on improving the lives of citizens. The annual ceremony, held under the theme “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy,” brought together the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a symbolic affirmation of constitutional governance. In her […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Oshiwambo Uukuma wopolisi owuudha unene noshili eshongo kwaamboka yeedhililwa oshowo koonzo dhopolisi Omupopiliko gopolisi yoshilongo omupevi komufala Kauna Shikwambi okwati eudhakano muukuma wopolisi oshili uupyakadhi uunene wopashigwana,noku tula ethindakano kwaamboka yeedhililwa oshowo koonzo dhopolisi moshilongo ashihe. Moonkundathana no Nampa metine,Shikwambi okwati nonando iitasi iipe ya kwatelamo oku tanununamo uukuma,shoka inashi talikako onga eyamukulo lyuulethimbo,ashike eyamukulo tali kalapo, oku keelela iimbuluma nuukumwe woshigwana. Tati eidhopemo lyopamuhanga nuuministeli wiikwameni yoshilongo,ombelewa ya Attorney General oshowo o Judiciary, okwa tegelelwa li konge eyamukulo tali kalapo ,oku […] today21 November, 2025
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 The ministry had approached the court alleging a work stoppage, but the application was withdrawn when no evidence of a strike could be found.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 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
insert_link 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
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
insert_link 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
insert_link Business / Economics Moody’s affirms South Africa’s Ba2 rating with a stable outlook Moody's has affirmed South Africa's long-term debt ratings at "Ba2" with a stable outlook. The agency cited the country's strong institutions, like the judiciary and central bank, as credit strengths. However, persistent inequalities continue to hinder reforms and pose social risks, according to Moody's. today4 December, 2024
insert_link 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
