Rules for the protection of pupils are contained in the Basic Education Act of 2020, regulations set out under that act and the recently issued Code of Conduct for the Teaching Service. This column summarises the key rules in the…

The firm stance against corruption by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is very welcome indeed. She informed Cabinet that her focus would be on corruption that takes place during her tenure and would not engage in “witch-hunts” against public officials involved in…

As Namibia’s newly elected leaders prepare to take office, it is useful to have a clear understanding of the legal challenges to the 2024 election and the Supreme Court’s decision. Who challenged the outcomes?  The National Assembly election was challenged…

The new Marriage Act was published in the Government Gazette in late 2024, although it will only come into force on a future date set by the minister of home affairs. Its publication has given rise to a new round…

Laws passed by parliament without being brought into force Many laws passed by parliament and published in the Government Gazette but are not brought into force right away. This is generally a useful mechanism to allow for the necessary preparations.…