Legal scholar Sophie Petry's research revealed that the arid plains of German South West Africa, now Namibia, became a site for colonial economic violence under German rule.
The Association of the Dependents of Namibia's Veterans (AODNDV) welcomes parliament's decision to amend the Veterans' Act so that the children of the liberation struggle can benefit from the government's veteran benefits.
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.
A Keetmanshoop magistrate, Unchen Konjore, is facing allegations of malpractice after she allegedly presided over a maintenance case involving a person she had a romantic relationship with, a conflict of interest that has sparked accusations of judicial misconduct and abuse of power.
The Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) president, Samuel !Oe-Amseb, says there is a need for local authorities to benefit from the growing oil and gas industries.
