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High Court of Namibia

Also known as: The High Court of Namibia

Court that hears civil and criminal cases in Namibia, including disputes over chieftainship succession, corruption investigations, and inmate rights.

2024-10-202026-06-08
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What’s been said

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  1. May 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    High Court of Namibia restored study rights for inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility

    Source

    “The ruling by the High Court of Namibia restoring study rights for inmates at the Windhoek Correctional Facility is about far more than prison timetables.”

    Education, imprisonment and the rule of law
  3. April 2026

  4. New Era

    High Court of Namibia found State had not demonstrated sufficient grounds to justify continued detention in Namcor matter

    Source

    “In the Namcor matter, the courts found that the State had not demonstrated sufficient grounds to justify continued detention.”

    Opinion – Understanding Namcor, Fishrot outcomes
  5. March 2026

  6. Informanté

    High Court of Namibia has experienced steep decline in permanent civil-stream judges over past two years due to retirements

    Source

    “The number of permanent judges in the civil stream has seen a steep decline over the past two years as a result of retirements.”

    Recruitment of foreign judges in High Court intended to reduce case backlogs
  7. February 2026

  8. The Namibian

    High Court of Namibia recently recorded 111 divorces in one day

    Source

    “The High Court of Namibia recently recorded 111 divorces in one day and I'm sure you'll be just fine.”

    Godspeed, Valentines
  9. November 2025

  10. The Namibian

    High Court of Namibia awarded N$1 million damages to mother for nursing negligence at Otjiwarongo

    Source

    “On 7 November, Namibia's High Court awarded damages of N$1 million to a mother who suffered serious injuries because of nursing negligence at Otjiwarongo State Hospital.”

    Maternal And Newborn Health – A Legal Perspective
Politics

Uukolonkadhi chieftainship succession dispute escalates to High Court

The News

Johannes Asino has filed an urgent application in the High Court of Namibia to challenge the minister of urban and rural development's January decision recognising Malakia Shoombe as the new chief of the Uukolonkadhi Traditional Authority, following the death of chief Daniel Shooya in October 2024. Asino claims he is the rightful successor, nominated by the late chief in 1996 and endorsed by the royal family, and alleges the minister's decision was unlawful and procedurally unfair.

Why it matters

Uukolonkadhi chieftainship succession dispute escalating to High Court is a significant constitutional and traditional governance challenge.

19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Uukolonkadhi chieftainship succession dispute escalates to High Court

    Johannes Asino has filed an urgent application in the High Court of Namibia to challenge the minister of urban and rural development's January decision recognising Malakia Shoombe as the new chief of the Uukolonkadhi Traditional Authority, following the death of chief Daniel Shooya in October 2024. Asino claims he is the rightful successor, nominated by the late chief in 1996 and endorsed by the royal family, and alleges the minister's decision was unlawful and procedurally unfair.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Businessman Andreas sues Facebook users for defamation over posts

    Businessman Joseph Andreas has launched legal action against two Facebook users over posts published on 15 May, demanding public apologies, removal of the posts, and N$250 000 each in damages. The posts allegedly described Andreas as a "thug" and criminal, and claimed he had no legitimate business track record.

    19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. High Court restores study rights for Windhoek inmates

    Namibia's High Court has restored study rights for inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility, setting aside restrictions that had reduced study hours from six to two per day and prohibited mixed-security study groups. Acting judge David Mangota's decision reaffirms that correctional administration operates within constitutional limits and that punishment does not constitute civil erasure.

    12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 17 April

  1. Legal expert explains differing bail outcomes in Namcor, Fishrot cases

    According to legal researcher Brian Ngutjinazo, the contrasting bail decisions in the Namcor and Fishrot corruption cases reflect consistent application of Namibia's Criminal Procedure Act rather than inconsistency. In Namcor, courts found insufficient grounds for detention, while in Fishrot, evidence of alleged witness interference and the scale of organized corruption justified continued detention under the law's test of whether the interests of justice permit release.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Supreme Court upholds freeze on Fishrot corruption saga assets

    Namibia's Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order preventing those accused in the Fishrot corruption case from accessing forfeited assets, rejecting an appeal by former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo. The court found that the Anti-Corruption Commission had proper authority to conduct the investigation and that the restraint order remains valid pending the outcome of the criminal trial, which is scheduled to recommence in March 2026.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Ndateelela Shilongo-Alexander appointed government attorney

    The Office of the Attorney General has appointed Ndateelela Shilongo-Alexander as substantive government attorney, effective immediately. Shilongo-Alexander, a former director at law firm Sisa Namandje & Co., is an admitted High Court practitioner with over a decade of experience in civil litigation, labour law, administrative law and commercial law.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Gladice Pickering appointed acting High Court Judge

    Gladice Pickering was sworn in as an Acting Judge of the High Court on Monday, serving from 16 March to 30 June 2026. Her appointment requires temporary replacement in her role as executive director at the Office of the Prime Minister, with Shivute Indongo taking over the position.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

  1. GIPF seeks to recover N$18.6 million from former employee theft

    The Government Institutions Pension Fund is pursuing High Court action to freeze the pension funds of two former employees, Matin Eugen Smith and Vabiola Aoses, accused of embezzling N$18.6 million by altering banking details of inactive beneficiaries and channeling funds into over 50 accounts. GIPF estimates it may recover about N$8 million combined with a forfeiture order already obtained and an interdict to seize the employees' pension benefits totaling N$1.4 million.

    13 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. High Court recruiting foreign judges to ease civil case backlogs

    The Judicial Service Commission has decided to hire a limited number of foreign judges on fixed-term contracts to serve in the High Court's civil stream to reduce case backlogs. The Commission said the move became necessary because domestic candidates, particularly magistrates, lack the specialised expertise in civil law required for complex civil cases, and senior legal practitioners have been reluctant to accept permanent judicial positions.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Five new judges appointed to Namibia's High Court

    The Office of the Judiciary has appointed five judges to the High Court, including three from other southern African countries on temporary contracts to address capacity constraints in the civil stream. The appointments are part of a temporary measure while longer-term domestic solutions are pursued.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. First woman permanently appointed to Namibia Supreme Court

    Justice Esi Malaika Schimming-Chase has become the first woman to be permanently appointed as a judge to Namibia's Supreme Court, taking her oath of office at a ceremony administered by Chief Justice Peter Shivute. She assumes duties effective 1 March 2026, following a distinguished legal career spanning more than two decades.

    3 March 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 14 February

  1. Valentine's Day: celebration, disappointment, and self-care

    A column on Valentine's Day navigates the emotions of the weekend celebration—from anticipation to potential letdown—and urges readers to practice self-love regardless of romantic outcomes, noting that one day doesn't define one's worth or future relationships.

    14 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. CRAN renews CEO Emilia Nghikembua's contract through 2030

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has renewed the contract of CEO Emilia Nghikembua for a second term running from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030, citing her exemplary leadership and outstanding performance during her first term. The CRAN board credits her with spearheading transformative reforms in Namibia's telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

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