Chief Justice Peter Shivute opened the 2025 High Court Aspirant Judges Training Programme, describing it as an important step in preparing candidates for judicial service.

A National Digital Justice Taskforce has been established to define the strategic vision for Namibia’s Integrated Electronic Case Management and Information System (IECMIS).

Chief Justice Peter Shivute on Tuesday endorsed the expanded use of plea bargaining and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in the country’s legal system, stating that they are necessary to reduce court backlogs and improve access to justice.

A panel of Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Peter Shivute, Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb, and Justices of Appeal Sylvester Mainga, Hosea Angula, and Dave Smuts, will hear the case in which Dr. Panduleni Itula is challenging the results of the 2024 Presidential Election.

A regional workshop focussing on access to justice and the importance of legal aid services kicked off in Windhoek.

The Ministry of Justice inaugurated a new magistrate's court in Katima Mulilo. 

Chief Justice Peter Shivute and Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab jointly inaugurated the facility, worth N$84 million.

Chief Justice Peter Shivute has underlined the critical role of academic work in the justice system and its contribution to the development of jurisprudence.

Shivute delivered a key note address at the launch of several influential works by Dr. Marvin Awarab. 

Both the High Court and Supreme Court are to be hit by the retirement of a number of judges within the next five years.

Chief Justice Peter Shivute describes this as a national concern, as far as how the departing judges will be replaced.

Chief Justice, Peter Shivute says it has been a challenge for the Judicial Service Commission to fill crucial vacancies at the courts owing to a shortage of funds.