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Namibian Sun
Legal Assistance Centre received a memorandum from Osire refugee community alleging operation scope
“A memorandum dated 5 September from the Osire refugee community to the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) alleges that the operation was not limited to rejected applicants who had remained in Namibia beyond their 90-day departure periods.”
The pre-dawn police operation unsettles OsireThe Namibian
Legal Assistance Centre published an opinion arguing mandatory DNA testing of newborns violates privacy, dignity, and equality
“A recent opinion by Legal Assistance Centre researcher Dianne Hubbard, published by The Namibian, argues that mandatory DNA testing of newborns violates privacy, dignity, and equality.”
Testing DNA at Birth: Rights, Not ThreatsThe Namibian
Legal Assistance Centre has demonstrated research showing social stigma attaches to rape
“The deputy chief justice remarked that research conducted by the Legal Assistance Centre has demonstrated that social stigma attaches to rape.”
Omusati rapist gets extra time in prisonThe Namibian
Legal Assistance Centre commissioned the film 'Baxu and the Giants'
“'Baxu and the Giants' was commissioned by the Legal Assistance Centre and produced by Andrew Botelle with the aim of sensitising teenagers about rhino poaching in Namibia.”
‘Baxu and the Giants' Lands NetflixPolice and immigration officials conducted a pre-dawn operation at Osire Refugee Settlement on 17 August, moving through houses and checking residents' documents. At least 35 people were reportedly taken to Otjiwarongo, including those with pending applications and rejected asylum seekers; women and children were later returned, though some men remained in custody.
9 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Police and immigration officials conducted a pre-dawn operation at Osire Refugee Settlement on 17 August, moving through houses and checking residents' documents. At least 35 people were reportedly taken to Otjiwarongo, including those with pending applications and rejected asylum seekers; women and children were later returned, though some men remained in custody.
9 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
An opinion by Tuhafeni Hailonga argues that voluntary DNA testing of newborns should be available to establish legal parentage and protect children's right to identity, countering privacy concerns by emphasizing the asymmetry between maternity and paternity certainty and the constitutional balance needed between parents' and children's rights.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Medical experts and legal analysts warn that Namibia lacks laws regulating surrogacy, creating risks of exploitation and trafficking, following a fraudulent advertisement offering N$800,000 to surrogates. While South Africa and Botswana have experience with regulated or unregulated surrogacy arrangements, Namibia's legal framework remains silent on the matter, leaving parties with no legal protection and prompting calls for amendments to the Child Care and Protection Act.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Institute for Public Policy Research warns that Namibia faces governance risks as it prepares for oil production, citing lack of transparency in petroleum licensing, insufficient beneficial ownership disclosure, and weak local content oversight as key areas needing reform before the expected investment decisions from TotalEnergies and Mopane projects. Addressing these challenges through the Access to Information Act and digital transparency could help Namibia avoid the "resource curse" while ensuring oil revenues benefit communities rather than political elites.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hai||om Association, formed in 2024, has filed a lawsuit claiming N$2.8 trillion in compensation for the expulsion of Hai||om San members from Etosha National Park and the Mangetti West farms, alleging German colonial genocide, subsequent human rights violations, and a forced eviction in 1954. The association seeks either ownership of the land, equivalent replacement land, or compensation equal to the estimated market value of the disputed territories.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Judge Beatrix de Jager postponed delivering a judgement to protect her health, citing an unsustainable workload and workforce shortage that she described as "inhuman." Chief Justice Peter Shivute confirmed that judges are under immense pressure, with civil judges managing an average of 614 cases each in 2025, and called for urgent judicial appointments and support.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Institute for Public Policy Research has called on Namibia to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a framework requiring disclosure of information on oil, gas and mineral resources throughout the value chain. The EITI was listed as a goal in Namibia's second Harambee Prosperity Plan but was never implemented, though compliance would address current gaps in contract transparency, beneficial ownership disclosure, and revenue reporting.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →