Africa-Press – Namibia. THE construction of the new Magistrates’ Court in Katima Mulilo has been completed, and the building will be ready for official use next month.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, during a Cabinet Committee Briefing at the Government Information Centre (GIC).
She revealed that a team of officials from the Ministry and the Office of the Judiciary has been conducting final inspections on the building, which was officially handed over to the Ministry and the Office of the Judiciary on Friday, 14 June 2024. However, she added, the official inauguration will take place in July once the court personnel begin occupying the building.
Dausab highlighted the completed construction of the Magistrates’ Court in Katima Mulilo as one of the key achievements of the Ministry of Justice and a testament to the ministry’s commitment to ensuring access to justice for all. This, however, was not the only key achievement she highlighted during the briefing.
“We have also completed renovations to the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court, with the Hoachanas Periodical Court nearing completion. Additionally, we are excited to share our plans for the construction of a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Court in Keetmanshoop. The procurement of a contractor for this project is currently underway, and we are committed to advancing this initiative as swiftly as possible,” she revealed.
The Justice Minister also disclosed that the construction of a court building for Nkurenkuru is underway and will commence in this financial year. She also revealed that the ministry is taking steps to establish a satellite office of the Master of the High Court.
“The establishment of these courts underscores our commitment to enhancing the judiciary’s capacity to administer justice in a timely and effective manner. Courts play a critical role in upholding the rule of law, ensuring that justice is served, and protecting the rights of all citizens. It is also the one way we decongest court rolls, to ensure justice is served in a speedy manner,” Dausab said.
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