The Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia proudly marks 30 years of dedicated service to the Namibian judiciary. Since its founding, the Association has stood as a pillar of judicial independence, professionalism, and unity. As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the progress made, the challenges overcome, and the continued commitment to justice for all.
Here’s to 30 years of impact—and many more to come!
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Welcome: A message from our President.
HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION
For 30 years, the Magistrates and Judges Association has stood as a pillar of unity, advocacy, and professional development within the judiciary. Through decades of dedication, it has championed judicial independence, member welfare, and legal reform. This milestone reflects our enduring commitment to justice, integrity, and collective strength.
Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association of Namibia through the years in pictures.
Judicial Curate and Judicial Deferance in a Constitutional Democracy
Bornface Konga
Namibia, like many other African countries after independence, embarked on a journey to establish democracy as well as constitutionalism. The purpose of establishing constitutionalism was to limit state functions in relation to its subjects through judicial control – namely judicial activism. Namibian courts have been called from time to time to interpret a variety of legal provisions (such as statutes) in line with the precepts of the Constitution. During this interpretation process, some laws are validated and some not. It is against this background that the article discusses the question of judicial deference vis-a-vis judicial responsibility in a constitutional democracy taking into account that Namibia is founded on the principle of
constitutionalism.
Welcome to the Training Portal of the Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia
This portal is currently under development and will soon serve as a dedicated platform for capacity building, legal education, and professional development for members of the judiciary. Once launched, it will provide access to tailored training modules, resources, and updates aimed at strengthening judicial excellence and upholding the rule of law in Namibia.
Stay tuned—more details coming soon.
Publications
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Inter-Se Newsletter Publications
June 2025 December 2024 September 2013 August 2013 July 2014 Read More
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Judicial Curate and Judicial Deference in a Constitutional Democracy
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate… Read More
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