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New Era
… From a past shaped by limited access to justice under colonial and apartheid rule from 1884 to 1990, the country has built a constitutional legal system grounded in the rule of law, equality before the courts and the protection of fundamental rights. …
Judiciary: Evolution 36 years laterThe Namibian
… rs.” Despite the potential, he said, development had been delayed. “Regrettably, we have not yet been able to fully explore and exploit this potential due to ongoing blockages against oil and gas development in the name of environmental protection.” Mantashe said the Constitution …
Mantashe pushes oil and gas drive as global tension raises fuel price risksThe Namibian
… ning the Presidency at the heart of daily upstream operations conflates political oversight with administrative action, guaranteeing role confusion and eroding the rule‑bound discipline of administrative law that should guide line ministry decisions.Article 18 of the Constitution …
Build Strong Institutions, Not EmpiresThe Namibian
… Ensuring that medical parole is applied equitably and transparently is essential for maintaining public trust and upholding human rights.The Constitution is particularly relevant in this discussion. …
Bail and Medical Parole: Namibia’s Legal Landscape Under ScrutinyIPC member Michael Mulunga filed a motion to remove National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office, citing failures in her duty to act fairly and impartially and apply parliamentary rules. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila deferred ruling on whether the motion can be tabled, noting that Mulunga could not appeal to remove the same person he was appealing to.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC member Michael Mulunga filed a motion to remove National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office, citing failures in her duty to act fairly and impartially and apply parliamentary rules. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila deferred ruling on whether the motion can be tabled, noting that Mulunga could not appeal to remove the same person he was appealing to.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is considering how to build retirement security through a National Pension Fund, with Part VII of the Social Security Act 34 of 1994 never operationalised despite the legal foundation existing. The proposed model is an earnings-related, defined-benefit social-insurance scheme targeting formal-sector workers compulsorily and informal and self-employed workers initially.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Alliance, a member of South Africa's Government of National Unity coalition, has joined AfriForum and the Institute of Race Relations in challenging the Expropriation Act, which would permit the government to expropriate land without compensation in certain circumstances. The high court in Cape Town is hearing arguments over five days on the Act's validity and constitutionality, with the Presidency, Parliament, and the Economic Freedom Fighters presenting counter-arguments.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At a leadership training workshop in Swakopmund, National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged parliamentary leaders to strengthen oversight and improve coordination to ensure parliament effectively performs its constitutional mandate of representation, law-making and holding the Executive accountable. She noted that Namibia has achieved consensus on major matters including national budgets and constitutional amendments without votes, though she acknowledged voting as a legitimate democratic process.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that elected officials in Namibia abandon communities between elections, breaking the democratic covenant with citizens who expect continuous engagement rather than campaign-season attention. The piece cites residents of informal settlements and rural areas whose basic needs—water, sanitation, electricity, roads—remain unmet outside election cycles.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Jona Hangula, accused under Namibia's Prevention and Combating of Terrorist and Proliferation Activities Act, has asked the High Court to reject the State's application for closed-door testimony from an alleged FBI agent, arguing it would breach his right to a fair trial. He proposes the witness testify remotely via Zoom or Teams in open court, with his family, friends, church members, and full legal team permitted to attend.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Terrorism-accused Jona Hangula has filed a motion opposing the prosecution's request to hear FBI agent testimony behind closed doors, arguing the proceedings should remain open to safeguard his constitutional right to a fair trial. Hangula proposes the witness testify remotely without video and requests that his family, friends, and entire legal team be allowed to attend.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Planning Commission director general said Namibia is ready to move from planning to implementation of green hydrogen projects, despite the absence of dedicated legislation. The government aims to create 30,000 green jobs by 2030 and position Namibia as a low-carbon industry platform for southern Africa.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
On World Press Freedom Day, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Namibia's media for contributing to national development and committed the government to defending press freedom. Namibia ranks 23rd globally and second on the African continent in the World Press Freedom Index, improving from 28th position in 2025.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The petroleum amendment bill, which proposes moving oil and gas sector oversight to the Office of the President, has faced criticism in Parliament for creating a "power vacuum" and concentrating executive control. Critics argue the measure removes ministerial accountability to Parliament and risks elite capture, while the government defends the proposal as necessary modernisation to protect the sector and ensure proper regulation.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's judicial system has transformed from a racially discriminatory colonial and apartheid-era instrument into a constitutional democracy grounded in the rule of law and equal protection. Since independence in 1990, reforms including the Bill of Rights, Legal Aid Directorate, and increased Namibianisation of judicial leadership have significantly broadened access to justice for all citizens.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called for accelerated oil and gas development to reduce reliance on imported petroleum amid geopolitical tensions and volatile global markets. Mantashe cited regulatory reforms including the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act and legislative modernisation as steps to unlock investment in the petroleum sector and ensure long-term energy security.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that the proposed petroleum amendment bill, which would shift upstream oil governance to the Office of the President through a new Upstream Petroleum Unit, risks concentrating power and eroding parliamentary oversight, drawing parallels to the Fishrot scandal and recommending instead a specialist regulator outside the Presidency with stronger parliamentary accountability and implementation of existing anti-corruption laws.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →