Supreme Court Rules for Windhoek Council in Medical Waste Treatment Dispute

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The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Windhoek Municipal Council in a legal dispute with Lady Pohamba Private Hospital over the operation of a private medical waste treatment plant. 

The ruling reverses a 2022 decision from the High Court that favoured the hospital.

Legal analyst calls for Electoral Act review

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Legal analyst Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze has called for a review of Namibia's Electoral Act following the Supreme Court's Friday ruling that both the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) and President Nangolo Mbumba acted lawfully in extending the election period.

Supreme Court to hear key parole appeal for life prisoners.

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The Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal that could change how parole is applied to life-sentenced prisoners. 

The case involves Thomas Florin, who was convicted of murdering and cooking his wife, Monika Florin, in Swakopmund in December, 1999.

Justice Hosea Angula appointed to Supreme Court

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Justice Hosea Angula has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, effective 1 December.

President Nangolo Mbumba made the appointment following the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission.

NC MPs raise concern on some parts of Marriage Bill

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The National Council members still expressed reservations regarding the proposal to legalise same-sex marriage in Namibia, citing traditional norms where such unions were not historically recognised. 

former MP Geoffrey Mwilima fights for his release

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The Supreme Court will hear an appeal by imprisoned former MP Geoffrey Mwilima on Thursday.

The 68-year-old Mwilima has been in jail since August 1999, following his arrest in the wake of secessionist attacks that took place at Katima Mulilo in the then-Caprivi Region.

Witboois are without a Kaptein

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It is back to the drawing board for the Witbooi Royal House, following a failed appeal to the Supreme Court by the sitting Kaptein Hendrik Ismael Witbooi.

The Supreme Court Justice Rita Makarau dismissed the appeal by the sitting Kaptein and concurred with the judgement of the High Court in the main.