The Office of the Judiciary aims to ensure access to justice. Paramount to the institution is preserving citizens’ trust and confidence in the judicial system.

Windhoek
Joined March 2024
COURTESY VISIT | The Honourable Chief Justice, Mr. Peter S. Shivute, received Ms. Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, Ambassador-Designate to Switzerland, for a courtesy call at the Supreme Court today. facebook.com/share/p/1FPLNs2…
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Fare thee well | Namibian Judiciary today gathered with family members, dignitaries, members of the Bench, legal fraternity & mourners in Windhoek to commemorate the life & legacy of late Chief Justice Emeritus Gert Johannes Cornelius Strydom at his memorial service and funeral
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Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, paid tribute to the late judicial leader, recognising his life and service to the nation.
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Chief Justice His Lordship Peter S. Shivute also honoured his legacy describing him as a giant of the Namibian legal landscape, a man who's life was measured not only in years but in the enduring foundations he laid for a new legal order in the Country.
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Media release: Status of the recruitment process for the appointment of the Prosecutor-General
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Namibia has assumed a significant leadership role in regional judicial administration following the election of the Office of the Judiciary’s Executive Director, Mr. Benhardt Kukuri, as Chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administrators’ Association (SEAJAA).
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He was elected during the Association’s Annual General Meeting held in Zanzibar on 4 October 2026.
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WE ARE STILL GOING STRONG!💪 You can pay your traffic admission of guilt fines at our stall during the ongoing AMNESTY PROGRAMME. 📍 Find us in the Baobab Hall | Stall No. 8 #AmnestyProgramme #Namjudiciary
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VACANCY | The Office of the Judiciary invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to submit applications for the position of Registrar Grade 2 For the full Vacancy visit the link: judiciary.na/pages/procureme…
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The Office of the Judiciary has taken another important step towards making court-related payments easier, faster and more convenient for court users with the official rollout of the Point of Sale (POS) payment system at Magistrates’ Courts
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The system was officially launched today at the JP Karuaihe Magistrate’s Court in Windhoek, by the Chief Justice, His Lordship Peter S. Shivute. In his remarks, the Chief Justice highlighted that the initiative will give court users greater flexibility in how they make payments.
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Media Release: Re-appointment of Mr. Benhardt Kukuri as Executive Director of the Office of the Judiciary.
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The Hon. Lady Justice Gladice Pickering, Hon. Mr. Justice Deon Obbes, and Hon. Lady Justice Kandiwapa V.N. Nembia took their oaths of office today at the High Court before the Deputy Judge-President, Justice Shafimana S.F.I. Ueitele as Acting Judges.
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Lady Justice Gladice Pickering will serve from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, while Justice Deon Obbes will serve from 1 October 2026 to 11 December 2026. Lady Justice Kandiwapa V.N. Nembia will serve from 1 October 2026 to 30 April 2027.
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The Bench, members of the legal fraternity and judicial administrators, today convened at the Supreme Court for a Valedictory Motion Court in honour of the late (retired) Chief Justice, Emeritus Johan Strydom. The late Chief Justice passed away on 25 September 2026 in Swakopmund.
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His passing marks the loss of a distinguished judicial leader who devoted nearly 40 years of service to the Namibian Judiciary.
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In his tribute, His Lordship the Chief Justice, Hon. Peter S. Shivute, described the late Chief Justice Emeritus Strydom as a selfless and dedicated leader who served the Judiciary and the public with distinction.
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AT YOUR SERVICE | The Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show has officially kicked off. Come pay your traffic admission of guilt fines at our stall during the ongoing AMNESTY PROGRAMME. Find us in the Baobab Hall, Stall No. 8 #KnowYourCourts #AmnestyProgramme
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📍We are at the Windhoek Agricultural & Livestock Show in the Baobab Hall, from 29 September - 03 October 2026. Come visit us and pay your traffic admission of guilt fines via the ongoing AMNESTY Programme. This is for the Windhoek divisions ONLY. #NamJudiciary #AmnestyProgramme
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Media release: Passing of the Chief Justice (Retired) Gert Johannes Cornelius Strydom (Well-known as Johan Strydom)
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