Also known as: The Ministry OF Justice and Labour Relations
Ministry overseeing labour, employee compensation, and workplace matters including civil service medical aid reforms and retrenchment notifications.
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has urged the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to begin reparations for the family of late prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died from injuries sustained in a shooting and acid attack in October last year. Amoomo called for compensation for Shiweda's children and warned that the death raises serious concerns about prosecutor safety.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has urged the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to begin reparations for the family of late prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died from injuries sustained in a shooting and acid attack in October last year. Amoomo called for compensation for Shiweda's children and warned that the death raises serious concerns about prosecutor safety.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Two high-profile state prosecutors leading the Fishrot fraud and corruption trial, Deputy Prosecutor General Ed Marondedze and State Prosecutor Cliff Lutibezi, threatened to resign over low pay and were subsequently granted a N$54,000 monthly salary increase. The salary increase has drawn criticism from some colleagues whose own pleas for raises have not been addressed, and from a former deputy prosecutor general who says the timing is problematic given the case's current stage.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament today under the theme "Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy." Key bills expected during 2026 sessions include amendments to petroleum exploration, land reform, mental health, regional councils, and income tax legislation.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
Court proceedings in Opuwo have been delayed due to a shortage of magistrates and interpreters, with one magistrate managing two court rolls and inadequate coverage for Otjiherero and Damara/Nama speakers. A local lawyer warns the delays violate the right to fair trial, while the judiciary says it faces structural challenges in interpreting all indigenous languages across courts.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union reached a partial agreement on wages after a three-week strike involving over 95% of workers, with the minister's mediation securing agreement on yearly salary boosts, salary adjustments, and allowances; three issues remain unresolved.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open Parliament's Third Session on 3 February 2026, themed "Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy." Multiple bills are expected to be tabled during the 2026 legislative year, including measures on public enterprises, petroleum exploration, land reform, mental health, and regional councils.
28 January 2026 · Informanté →
The National Assembly will resume on 3 February when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opens the third session of the eighth parliament. The session will consider bills including amendments to petroleum exploration and production laws, land reform, and mental health legislation.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Security guards in Zambezi staged a demonstration demanding implementation of the new minimum wage of N$16 per hour effective January, overtime payment for Sundays and public holidays, and compliance with labour laws by their employers.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →