Office of the Attorney General — government legal institution providing legal advice to the president and government, and handling appointments of legal officials including chief of legal advice and government attorney.
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The Namibian
Office of the Attorney General denied knowledge of allegations of mishandled legal cases
“Spokesperson Edmund //Khoaseb said the Directorate of Civil Litigation represents the health ministry in all civil cases and that all summonses and applications are defended within the required time frames.”
State lawyers losing millions in medical casesThe Namibian
Office of the Attorney General received appointment of Chris Nghaamwa as adviser effective 1 June
“Nghaamwa had been appointed as an adviser in the Office of the Attorney General with effect from 1 June.”
NNN appoints retired relative as legal adviser to attorney generalThe Namibian
Office of the Attorney General appointed Anna Haitembu-Shihengo as chief of legal advice effective 1 March
“The Office of the Attorney General has appointed Anna Haitembu-Shihengo as its chief of legal advice effective 1 March.”
Haitembu-Shihengo appointed chief of legal adviceThe Namibian
Office of the Attorney General appointed Ndateelela Shilongo-Alexander as substantive government attorney
“The Office of the Attorney General has appointed Ndateelela Shilongo-Alexander as substantive government attorney.”
Shilongo-Alexander appointed as government attorneyA WhatsApp message circulating on social media falsely claimed the High Court had ruled in favour of same-sex marriage in Namibia. The office of the judiciary and the ministry of justice and labour relations have clarified that same-sex marriage remains illegal in Namibia.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A WhatsApp message circulating on social media falsely claimed the High Court had ruled in favour of same-sex marriage in Namibia. The office of the judiciary and the ministry of justice and labour relations have clarified that same-sex marriage remains illegal in Namibia.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has appealed against the environmental commissioner's decision to grant an environmental clearance certificate to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, appealing against the decision in its entirety and all conditions in the certificate.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Government lawyers are accused of mishandling health-related legal cases and potentially sharing settlement payouts with senior ministry officials and claimants' lawyers. Between 2019 and 2024, the health ministry spent N$14.7m on medical claims, with about N$5.5m spent over the past year, amid delays in a nationwide medico-legal training programme.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government has budgeted about N$20 million for a feasibility study to revive Air Namibia, which was placed into voluntary liquidation in February 2021 due to debts exceeding N$5 billion. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi told Parliament that the study has been completed and is under review, conducted by an inter-ministerial team of experts with aviation, legal, and economic expertise.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed retired chief legal adviser Chris Nghaamwa, her relative, as an adviser to attorney general Festus Mbandeka effective 1 June. State House defended the appointment, stating Nghaamwa's qualifications and experience in government legal roles made him suitable, and that family relationships do not render individuals unsuitable for public service.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education has sought legal advice to cancel a lease agreement for an unoccupied Independence Avenue building that has cost the state N$1.1 million monthly since 2024. The building, leased from northern businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba since December 2023, was found unsuitable for office use and remains empty.
11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Anna Haitembu-Shihengo has been appointed chief of legal advice at the Office of the Attorney General effective 1 March, succeeding Chris Ngaamwa. She will oversee the directorate of legal advice and support the attorney-general in advising the president and government on legal matters.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
Matheus Mumbala, Swapo ||Kharas regional coordinator, called on party members to avoid petitions and internal conflicts, emphasizing the need for unity, respect among comrades, and collaborative problem-solving. He also urged regional and local authorities to use government legal resources rather than costly private lawyers, redirecting savings to community development.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi announced that a forthcoming public passage bill will address e-hailing services operating illegally in Namibia, as current law requires all transport operators to obtain road carrier permits from the Ministry of Works and Transport. The ministry has engaged the Attorney General to hold e-hailing platforms accountable for allowing unlicensed operators.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has instructed 200 illegal occupants of government houses and flats, primarily retired civil servants, to vacate by 1 April or pay monthly rent of up to N$10,500 plus 20% interest. The amnesty period aims to give unauthorised tenants a fair opportunity to leave without penalties before enforcement begins.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →