Southern Africa: Namibia Faces Backlog of 475 Labour Cases, Delaying Justice

Southern Africa: Namibia Faces Backlog of 475 Labour Cases, Delaying Justice

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has expressed concern over a backlog of more than 475 unresolved labour arbitration cases, warning that the delays are denying both workers and employers timely justice.

Justice Ministry asks lawyers to help to resolve labour cases – Windhoek Observer

Justicia Shipena The executive director in the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Audrin Mathe, has called on the legal fraternity to help clear over 475 pending labour arbitration cases.  He said the backlog represents delayed justice for both workers and employers. He was speaking at the Law Society of Namibia (LSN) Gala Dinner held in Windhoek on Friday.  “We are currently facing a backlog of over 475 unresolved labour arbitration case…