Govt equips community courts with vehicles
Tuyeimo HaidulaONGWEDIVA
The justice ministry, together with the prime minister’s office, on Friday handed over eight vehicles to traditional authorities across several regions to strengthen community courts.
The beneficiary authorities are Kambazembi, Maharero, Masubia, Ondonga, Oukwanyama, Ovambanderu, Uukolonkadhi and Uukwambi.
According to ministry spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga, leaders from these traditional authorities received the vehicles on behalf of their courts.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare officiated the ceremony in Ongwediva, highlighting the importance of traditional justice systems in Namibia’s judicial framework.
He described the handover as a crucial first step in equipping and empowering community courts.
“Community courts are the bedrock of dispute resolution in Namibia. You are essential partners in maintaining peace, stability and a safe environment for our families and children,” Ngurare said.
Justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel said the move reflects government’s commitment to diversifying judicial forums and decentralising justice.
He stressed that every community court should have the resources to function effectively.
The justice ministry, together with the prime minister’s office, on Friday handed over eight vehicles to traditional authorities across several regions to strengthen community courts.
The beneficiary authorities are Kambazembi, Maharero, Masubia, Ondonga, Oukwanyama, Ovambanderu, Uukolonkadhi and Uukwambi.
According to ministry spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga, leaders from these traditional authorities received the vehicles on behalf of their courts.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare officiated the ceremony in Ongwediva, highlighting the importance of traditional justice systems in Namibia’s judicial framework.
He described the handover as a crucial first step in equipping and empowering community courts.
“Community courts are the bedrock of dispute resolution in Namibia. You are essential partners in maintaining peace, stability and a safe environment for our families and children,” Ngurare said.
Justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel said the move reflects government’s commitment to diversifying judicial forums and decentralising justice.
He stressed that every community court should have the resources to function effectively.
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