Namibia: Magistrates Strike Threatens Access to Justice - Society of Advocates

Namibia: Magistrates Strike Threatens Access to Justice - Society of Advocates

The Society for Advocates of Namibia warns that the ongoing nationwide strike by magistrates is severely disrupting the justice system and threatening citizens' right to access justice.

Immanuel declares magistrates’ strike unlawful – Windhoek Observer

Renthia Kaimbi Justice and Labour Relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has declared the ongoing strike by magistrates illegal.  He ordered them to return to work immediately. In a letter dated 9 November 2025 to Magistrates’ Commission chairperson Boas Uusiku, Immanuel acknowledged the magistrates’ frustration over delayed housing and vehicle allowances but stated that there was no legal basis for the nationwide strike. Immanuel instructed …