Also known as: Executive director of justice and labour relations Audrin Mathe · Dr. Audrin Mathe · Dr Audrin Mathe
Executive director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations who launched a book on Namibia's Constitution making.
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Informanté
Dr Audrin Mathe presented Namibia's UPR outcome and led delegation during review process
“The outcome was presented by Dr Audrin Mathe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, who led Namibia's delegation during the review process.”
Namibia’s Universal Periodic Review outcome adopted by consensusWindhoek Observer
Audrin Mathe warned country must move from managing avoidable postponements to preventing them
“This is why the warning from Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations executive director Audrin Mathe that the country must move from managing avoidable postponements to preventing them deserves serious attention.”
Justice Cannot Wait: Namibia Must Fix a System That Keeps Postponing JusticeWindhoek Observer
Ministry of justice and labour relations executive director Audrin Mathe said some courts remain inaccessible and poorly maintained
“Ministry of justice and labour relations executive director Audrin Mathe said some courts remain inaccessible and poorly maintained, while others lack secure waiting areas, private consultation spaces and suitable facilities for children who have survived gender-based violence.”
Justice system battles infrastructure, capacity gapsWindhoek Observer
Mathe said the sector must tackle avoidable postponements linked to incomplete investigations and missing records
“Mathe said the sector must also tackle avoidable postponements, which he linked to incomplete investigations, missing records, unavailable witnesses, delayed reports, transport problems and poor communication.”
Justice system battles infrastructure, capacity gapsInformanté
Dr Audrin Mathe has shed light on several challenges within the justice system, ranging from avoidable delays to inaccessible infrastructure
“The Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Dr Audrin Mathe, has shed light on several challenges within the justice system, ranging from avoidable delays to inaccessible infrastructure that hampers the delivery of justice and makes it less accessible.”
Justice System struggles with delays and resource gapsInformanté
Mathe raised concerns about the shortage of psychiatrists available to conduct forensic assessments
“Mathe further raised concerns about the shortage of psychiatrists available to conduct forensic assessments, saying the challenge requires a coordinated response across government.”
Justice System struggles with delays and resource gapsThe Namibian
Audrin Mathe received the petition from the veterans
“The petition, presented by the group's chairperson, Matheus Nangolo, was received by the ministry's executive director, Audrin Mathe.”
Veterans petition over alleged delay in N$25m Swapo lawsuitThe Namibian
Executive director Audrin Mathe instructed all staff members to submit new medical aid applications by end of August
“Executive director of justice and labour relations Audrin Mathe has instructed all staff members to submit new medical aid applications by the end of August, following amendments to the Public Service Staff Rule (PSSR) and a revised Psemas benefit structure.”
Civil servants to feel Psemas pinchInformanté
Dr Audrin Mathe officially opened and signed the condolence book at the ministry's head office
“Executive Director Dr Audrin Mathe officially opened and signed the condolence book at the ministry's head office, as colleagues gathered to honour the late prosecutor.”
Condolence books opened for late Prosecutor Shiweda at Justice Ministry and Prosecutor General's officeInformanté
Dr Mathe expressed sympathy and described Shiweda's death as a profound loss to the justice sector
“Dr Mathe expressed sympathy and words of comfort to grieving colleagues, describing Shiweda's death as a profound loss to the justice sector.”
Condolence books opened for late Prosecutor Shiweda at Justice Ministry and Prosecutor General's officeThe Human Rights Council adopted Namibia's fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review outcome by consensus, with Namibia supporting 255 of 290 recommendations (87.9 per cent) submitted during an interactive dialogue on 4 May 2026 involving 111 delegations.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Human Rights Council adopted Namibia's fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review outcome by consensus, with Namibia supporting 255 of 290 recommendations (87.9 per cent) submitted during an interactive dialogue on 4 May 2026 involving 111 delegations.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial following Namibia's State of Justice Conference argues the system must move from discussing problems to implementing solutions, addressing infrastructure, capacity, and administrative weaknesses that cause postponements affecting accused persons, victims, and witnesses.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's justice system is struggling with poor court infrastructure, shortages of specialist services, weak record management, and avoidable postponements that slow justice delivery, according to officials at the State of Justice Conference in Windhoek. The Ministry of Justice highlighted inaccessible courts, lack of secure waiting areas, connectivity challenges, a shortage of psychiatrists for forensic assessments, and postponements linked to incomplete investigations and missing records.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations identified infrastructure, mental health capacity, and accessibility as key challenges hindering the delivery of justice, noting that poor court conditions, shortage of psychiatrists for forensic assessments, and lengthy waits for specialist evaluations delay proceedings and deepen trauma.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
A group of Swapo veterans under the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia petitioned the minister of justice and labour relations over an alleged two-month delay in a High Court case where they are suing Swapo for N$25 million, which has remained without a hearing date since June 6. The veterans, who have been camping at Swapo headquarters since October 2025 demanding N$21.6 million allegedly allocated by the United Nations for their reintegration, say the delay has caused frustration and uncertainty.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has ordered civil servants to reapply for Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme benefits by end of August following reforms to the scheme's operations. Trade unions have criticized the lack of consultation and warned that reported increases in medical aid contributions could severely impact civil servants' finances.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has opened condolence books at its head office and the Office of the Prosecutor General following the death of state prosecutor Justine Shiweda, with senior officials and staff honouring her service and legacy. The public is invited to pay tribute to the late prosecutor, whom colleagues described as a dedicated legal professional and a significant loss to the justice sector.
11 February 2026 · Informanté →
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has directed the new National Road Safety Council board to install dashcams in 50 traffic police vehicles, 60 ambulances, and two council vehicles to support evidence-based reporting and deter non-compliance with traffic laws. The board was also tasked with finalizing livestream systems at road blind spots and hot spots, and assessing reflective tags for domestic animals.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Executive director of justice and labour relations Audrin Mathe launched a book titled 'The Art of Persuasion; The Making of Namibia's Constitution' in Windhoek on Monday, describing the Constitution as a covenant and promise to build prosperity together. Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi emphasised the importance of respecting the Constitution and its role in sustaining stability and freedom in the region.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Justine Shiweda, an Ondangwa control prosecutor, died on Saturday at age 31 from injuries sustained in a retaliatory acid and gun attack in October allegedly carried out by associates of a suspect whose bail she had refused. Suspects including former police officer Abner Mateus have been charged with murder, and legal officials have called for swift justice and heightened security for prosecutors.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations announces the death of regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda on Saturday, following injuries sustained in a heinous attack last October. The ministry pledges to work with law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice and to enhance security measures for prosecutors and court officers.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, 30, died on Saturday from injuries sustained in an October 2024 attack in which she was shot and doused with corrosive acid at her home. The Ministry of Justice described the attack as an assault on the entire justice system, and six suspects have been arrested; the charge of attempted murder is expected to be amended to murder when the matter returns to court.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
On Constitution Day, an opinion piece reflects on how 72 delegates forged Namibia's Constitution in eighty days through focused deliberation and consensus-building, resulting in a document so robust that it has required only three amendments in 36 years, unlike the United States and South Africa which have amended theirs far more frequently.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
Former Justice Minister Sackeus Shanghala has criticized the state's decision to pay prosecutors N$1.5 million in the Fishrot corruption case while denying similar funding to defence counsel, arguing it violates fair trial principles and creates unequal arms between prosecution and defence. The High Court has postponed the matter to 21 January 2026 for a ruling on the remuneration dispute and whether the trial should be postponed.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →