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 Environment Environment Ministry says there is progress in courts expansion The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is pleased with the progress in establishing special wildlife courts. In 2024, courts in Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo handled 181 cases, finalizing 102. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda stated that efforts are ongoing to secure external funding to expand the initiative in collaboration with the Judiciary and the Office of the Prosecutor General. today5 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Former Ombudsman Calls for Judicial Protection Against Abuse of Power Former Ombudsman John Walters emphasizes the importance of the judiciary in safeguarding the rights of the poor from being oppressed by the wealthy through lawsuits that could suppress freedom of speech. Speaking to local media, he expressed strong confidence in Namibia's judiciary, describing it as the cornerstone of the country's democracy adding that If the judiciary fails, then our democracy fails. today13 December, 2024
