insert_link Namibia Parliament criticised over weak legislative delivery (Photo credit: New Era Publication) The National Assembly has come under fire from public policy analysts for failing to pass any meaningful legislation in 2025, aside from the national budget, as the legislature ended its session weeks early. Dr. Marius Kudumo, a local public policy analyst, expressed serious concern, noting that “this is the worst legislative performance since independence.” He warns that the early adjournment and lack of bills passed […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Swartbooi Demands Fishrot Suspects’ Release Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne reports that LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi is calling for the release of the Fishrot accused, claiming the state is holding them without evidence. At a Tuesday media briefing at LPM headquarters, Swartbooi described the trial as a failure of Namibia’s justice system and an attack on the rule of law. today1 October, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Itula Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling but Questions ECN’s Interpretation Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula says the party accepts the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the bid to nullify last year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. However, speaking to local media, Itula emphasized that while they respect the ruling, they do not necessarily agree with the Electoral Commission interpretation of the law. He urged supporters to move forward and called for a critical review of country's electoral laws. today4 March, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 IPC Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on Election Extension In this report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, the Independent Patriots for Change has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Electoral Commission of Namibia and President Nangolo Mbumba’s move to extend voting days for the November 2024 elections. IPC President, Dr. Panduleni Itula, expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that while the party feels aggrieved as a democratic institution, it will respect the rule of law like […] today1 March, 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 World US expresses concern over South Korea The United States has expressed confidence that the political dispute in South Korea is resolved peacefully and within the rule of law. This follows President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law, citing security concerns over North Korea. However, South Korean lawmakers voted to block the president's power after protests outside Parliament. From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 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
Lifestyle Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces off against X’s Elon Musk. Ton Molina/NurPhoto via Getty Images / AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth By Yasmin Curzi de Mendonça, University of Virginia It is easy to get distracted by the barbs, swipes and bluster of the ongoing and very public spat between the world’s richest man and a fierce justice on Brazil’s highest court. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of […] today9 September, 2024
insert_link World US Supreme Court immunity ruling ideal for a president who doesn’t care about democracy By Natasha Lindstaedt, University of Essex The US Supreme Court has made a hugely significant and equally controversial judgment. It is one which could affect the results of the 2024 election, the rule of law and democratic institutions in the United States and shape the powers of the nation’s highest office for years to come. In its ruling on presidential immunity, relating to a case […] today3 July, 2024
