Government department responsible for Namibian justice matters, including legal reform and institutional management.
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Windhoek Observer
Ministry of Justice endorsed settlement agreement before filing with High Court
“The agreement was signed in Windhoek on 12 May 2026 and later endorsed by senior officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Justice before being filed with the High Court.”
Government settles N$900 000 engineer disputeThe Namibian
Ministry of Justice announced would not exercise right to appeal the SCA ruling to the Constitutional Court
“In a statement, Zambia's ministry of justice says it would not exercise its right to appeal the matter to the Constitutional Court.”
Zambia accepts SCA ruling in Edgar Lungu burial disputeNew Era
Ministry of Justice raised in mid-2024 income threshold for legal aid eligibility from N$3 500 to N$7 000
“In the middle of 2024, the Ministry of Justice raised the income threshold for legal aid eligibility from N$3 500 to N$7 000 per month.”
Iita: Legal Aid income threshold outdatedNew Era
Ministry of Justice plays important role in ensuring citizens can approach courts and have disputes fairly resolved
“He pointed out that institutions such as the Ministry of Justice, the Office of the Judiciary and Legal Aid Directorate play an important role in ensuring that all citizens, including those without financial means, can approach the courts and have their disputes fairly resolved.”
Judiciary: Evolution 36 years laterThe Namibian
Ministry of Justice in talks for specialised technical assistance on whistleblower and witness protection mechanisms
“"We are in talks with the Ministry of Justice on providing specialised technical assistance on Namibia's whistleblower and witness protection mechanisms," Martins said.”
Corruption undermines the law, EU warnsThe Namibian
Ministry of Justice served as endpoint of the LGBTQI+ Pride parade
“the parade pauses below the bronze statue of Namibia's founding father at the Independence Museum and ends at the Ministry of Justice on Independence Avenue.”
Namibia Pride Week Paints the City RainbowThe deputy minister of environment, forestry and tourism told the launch of a revised book on environmental law that law and policy must guide Namibia's management of water, land, biodiversity and climate change, and must remain responsive to current and emerging environmental challenges.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The deputy minister of environment, forestry and tourism told the launch of a revised book on environmental law that law and policy must guide Namibia's management of water, land, biodiversity and climate change, and must remain responsive to current and emerging environmental challenges.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Petrina Nghipudilo Ya Shiindi, an IPC member and National Assembly staff member, issued a public apology to High Court acting judge Gladice Pickering for defamatory and unverified statements about Pickering's conduct as executive director at the Ministry of Justice. Ya Shiindi retracted her allegations that Pickering had used her position for personal gain and selected her husband's company for ministry works.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Petrina Nghipudilo Ya Shiindi of the Independent Patriots for Change faces a defamation lawsuit from businessman Josef Andreas, who is demanding N$250,000 and a public apology for comments Ya Shiindi made on Facebook between March and May 2026, alleging Andreas is corrupt and involved in state capture and the Fishrot scandal. Despite the court case, Ya Shiindi has continued to post accusations against Andreas on social media.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Government of Namibia has agreed to settle a long-running dispute with consulting engineer Farhad Nadimi over unpaid professional fees for the Katima Magistrate's Court construction, paying N$767,457.92 inclusive of VAT plus 20 percent annual interest from 28 February 2022, down from Nadimi's original claim of N$900,776.15.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Zambian government says it will not pursue further legal action following a South African Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in a dispute with former president Edgar Lungu's family over his burial. The government had disagreed with the ruling but will accept it, ending a legal dispute that began after negotiations between the government and Lungu's family collapsed and the family chose to bury him in South Africa rather than repatriate his remains to Zambia.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
EVA Maria Phillemon Nangolo, a Windhoek-based lawyer arrested over the past weekend, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court and was remanded in custody on charges of theft and obstructing the course of justice. The State Prosecutor alleged she shoplifted items valued at N$3 920.00 from Dis-Chem in Wernhil Mall and placed them in her car boot when confronted by officers.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ngambela of the Masubia Traditional Authority held a media briefing to deny rumours of Chief Munitenge Moraliswani III's death, presenting the chief to media to demonstrate he is well. The Ngambela attributed the false reports to the chief's recent trip to Windhoek for routine medical check-ups.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub, a website providing public access to statutory and legal instruments relating to natural resource management. The hub was funded by the French Government through the French Development Agency, with co-funding from the German Government through GIZ.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita has tabled a motion proposing 75% partial legal aid for middle-income earners, arguing the current N$7,000 monthly income threshold leaves workers unable to afford private lawyers while earning too much to qualify for free aid. Justice minister Yvonne Dausab had previously indicated plans to raise the threshold to N$10,000 and consider case complexity, but Iita stressed the law remains unchanged and is outdated given current living costs.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
The Office of the Prosecutor General seized crime-linked assets worth N$28.85 million during the 2025/26 financial year, with N$5.8 million obtained through conviction-based court orders and N$30.2 million preserved. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the seizures in Parliament, describing them as evidence of political will and coordinated effort against illicit financial flows.
2 April 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 →
The Judicial Service Commission says it has appointed three judges from southern African countries to Namibia's High Court on fixed-term contracts to address a shortage of civil judges caused by retirements and the reluctance of senior legal practitioners to accept permanent positions. The commission states the measure is temporary while it develops domestic solutions, including a training programme for aspirant judges.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Rocco Nguvauva, chairperson of Omaheke Regional Council, said the new council will build on foundations laid by previous leadership, focusing on infrastructure development, basic service provision, and community empowerment while maintaining fiscal discipline and responsiveness to regional needs.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Late State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda rejected a N$100,000 bribe allegedly offered to facilitate bail in a high-profile case at Ondangwa, according to her father's advice delivered at her memorial service—to work hard for the nation and never betray its people.
14 February 2026 · Informanté →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah opened Namibia's legal year at the Supreme Court today, marking the start of a year the justice ministry hopes will bring meaningful reform, improved efficiency, and strengthened public confidence. The judiciary has established a Safety and Security Task Force to address concerns following recent attacks on prosecutors, while legal professionals advocate for plea bargaining reforms and amendments to obsolete laws.
5 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 →