Magistrates appear to be back at work following a week-long "go-slow", although operations are still moving at a slow pace, according to judiciary sources. 

The enduring legacy of colonial legal systems, referred to as German laws, continues to impact Namibia's legal system, indigenous communities and cultural values in the post-independence era.

The High Court has undertaken a number of review judgements in May, setting aside convictions and sentences.

The reviews also led to reduced sentences and fines imposed by lower courts, an indication that Namibia's justice system is able to self-correct.