An Article Published published in The Namibian (Harmony Muyenga, ‘Namibia Needs to Introduce Mandatory DNA Testing at Birth’, 27 January 2026) advocated mandatory DNA testing of all newborns to establish paternity. Proponents of mandatory paternity testing assert it would combat…

Some Recent Public statements have questioned the competence and independence of Namibia’s judges. This article summarises the safeguards that are in place to ensure judicial independence and capacity. The starting point for judicial independence is Article 78 of the Namibian…