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Audrin Mathe

Also known as: Executive director of justice and labour relations Audrin Mathe · Dr. Audrin Mathe · Dr Audrin Mathe

Executive director of justice and labour relations who launched a book on Namibia's Constitution making in April 2026.

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Executive director Audrin Mathe instructed all staff members to submit new medical aid applications by end of August

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    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 pinch
  3. February 2026
  4. Informanté

    Dr Audrin Mathe officially opened and signed the condolence book at the ministry's head office

    Source

    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 office
  5. Informanté

    Dr Mathe expressed sympathy and described Shiweda's death as a profound loss to the justice sector

    Source

    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 office
  6. The Namibian

    Audrin Mathe launched book titled 'The Art of Persuasion; The Making of Namibia's Constitution'

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    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.

    Mathe launches new book about Constitution
  7. The Namibian

    Mathe said his book is aimed at proving Constitution is more than just a piece of paper

    Source

    Mathe said his book is aimed at proving that the Constitution is more than just a piece of paper.

    Mathe launches new book about Constitution
  8. The Namibian

    Audrin Mathe is executive director at the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations

    Source

    Audrin Mathe is the executive director at the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations.

    Justice Ministry Mourns Regional Control Prosecutor Shiweda
  9. New Era

    Audrin Mathe described Justine Shiweda's death as an attack on the entire justice system

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    The executive director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Audrin Mathe, has described the death of Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda (30) as an attack on the entire justice system.

    Nation mourns prosecutor Shiweda
  10. New Era

    Dr Audrin Mathe is the author of 'The Art of Persuasion: The Making of Namibia's Constitution', launching on 9 February 2026

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    *Dr Audrin Mathe is the author of 'The Art of Persuasion: The Making of Namibia's Constitution', launching on 9 February 2026.

    Opinion – The art of endurance: 36 years of Namibia’s constitutional miracle
  11. March 2025
  12. The Namibian

    Executive director of information and communication technology Audrin Mathe posted on X that 650 media professionals were accredited to cover Nujoma's burial

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    Executive director of information and communication technology Audrin Mathe on Saturday posted on X that 650 media professionals were accredited to cover Nujoma's burial.

    Private media restricted from Nujoma’s mausoleum
  13. February 2025
  14. The Namibian

    Audrin Mathe said his ministry acknowledged national and international interest in founding president's burial arrangements

    Source

    Executive director of information and communication technology Audrin Mathe yesterday said his ministry acknowledged the immense national and international interest in the burial arrangements of the late founding president.

    Mwatile opposes mausoleum for Nujoma, calls for village burial

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Civil servants face Psemas reforms, reapply by August deadline

    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

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Condolence books opened for late prosecutor Justine Shiweda

    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

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Minister orders dashcams in police cars and ambulances for road safety

    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

  2. Audrin Mathe launches book on Namibia's Constitution making

    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

  3. Ondangwa prosecutor dies from October acid attack injuries

    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

  4. Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda dies from October attack injuries

    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

Monday 9 February

  1. Prosecutor Justine Shiweda dies after October acid attack

    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

Saturday 7 February

  1. Constitution Day reflects Namibia's 36 years of democratic stability

    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

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Shanghala challenges prosecutor fees as unfair trial issue

    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

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