August 25
Namibia: Lgbtqi+ Community Wants to Be Included in Parliament
... race for election to next National Assembly heats up across parties Read more »
July 25
Namibia: Govt Appeals Against Judgment Saying Gay Sex Law is Unconstitutional
A landmark High Court judgement in which the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" were declared unconstitutional a month ago is set to be challenged in… Read more »
July 23
Namibia: Children's Parliament Calls for State of Emergency On Violence Against Children
The children's parliament has tabled a motion asking the president to declare a state of emergency on violence against children in Namibia. Read more »
July 04
Namibia: Govt Oppressing LGBTQI+ Like in Apartheid Days - Walters
Former ombudsman John Walters says the current government is oppressing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community in the… Read more »
July 03
Namibia: Prisoners Sue Govt Over Decision to End Internet Access
Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. Read more »
July 02
Namibia: Govt Tables Marriage Bill to Make Same-Sex Unions Illegal
Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana has tabled an amendment bill to replace the current Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Read more »
June 24
Namibia: Historic Ruling Declares Sodomy Law Unconstitutional Out&Proud Namibia
Today marks a pivotal moment in the fight for equality and human rights in Namibia as the High Court of Windhoek has declared the sodomy law unconstitutional under the Namibian… Read more »
June 23
Namibia: Iol and Independent Media Condemn Threats Against Journalists, Editors and Dr Iqbal Survé Over Renaldo Gouws Story
IOL and Independent Media condemn the appalling abuse and threats directed at several of our journalists, editors, our proprietor Dr. Iqbal Survé, and his family following… Read more »
June 20
Namibia: Activists Hoping for Positive Sodomy Law Judgement
A lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) activist and a human rights lawyer say they are hoping for the High Court's positive judgement on… Read more »
June 12
Namibia: Pressure Mounts On Mbumba to Reject Anti-Gay Bill
... Petition garners 5 000 signatures Read more »
Namibia: Equal Namibia Petitions President to Veto Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill
The Namibia Equal Rights Movement (Equal Namibia) petition calling for president Nangolo Mbumba to veto the passing of the anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,… Read more »
May 28
Namibia: Government Seals 28 May As Genocide Day
Government spokesperson and information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus confirmed that 28 May will now be Genocide Remembrance Day, and it will be considered a… Read more »
May 20
Africa: ICC's Karim Khan - A Prosecutor in a Hurry to Effect International Law
Swift pursuit of arrest warrants against war leaders in Ukraine and now Gaza is a bold show of legal rule without fear or favour Read more »
May 21
Namibia: LGBTQI+ Rights - to Comply or Not to Comply Is Not the Question
Over the past five years, the highest courts in Namibia and Botswana have made significant decisions in favour of minority groups' human rights through judgements and court orders. Read more »
May 08
Namibia: LGBTQI+ Community Statement On Violence Against Members
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI+) community in Namibia hereby expresses our deep concern over the deadly violence meted out to… Read more »
February 28
Namibia: Namibia Asserts ICJ Authority Over Israel-Palestine War
Namibia has firmly stated that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has the mandate to address the Israel-Palestine conflict, regarding the legal implications of Israel's… Read more »
January 14
Namibia: President Hage Geingob Slams Germany's Support of Israel on Genocide Claim
President Hage Geingob has expressed deep concern over Germany's decision to support Israel against South Africa's accusation that it is committing genocide against Palestinians in… Read more »
January 11
Namibia: Namibia Backs South Africa's Case Against Israel
Namibia has thrown its support behind South Africa's move to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), aiming to end its military operations in Gaza. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Namibia: Heavy Jail Terms for Rape Stay Part of Law
The heavy prison terms that the Combating of Rape Act prescribes for repeat rapists remain part of the law in Namibia until declared unconstitutional, High Court judge president… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Namibia: Ekandjo Anti-Gay Bills Now On Geingob's Table
The National Assembly on Monday finally passed the private member's bills introduced by Swapo lawmaker Jerry Ekandjo to define the term "spouse" and amend the Marriage Act of 1961… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Namibia: Deaf Community Urges Govt to Recognise Sign Language
The director of the National Association of the Deaf, Paul Nanyeni, says the community has been excluded from accessing information and basic services. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Namibia: Disabled Flight Access Denial a Blessing in Disguise - Manombe-Ncube
Deputy minister of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare Alexia Manombe-Ncube says an incident earlier this year in which Elizabeth Angondji (28) was denied… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Namibia: Ekandjo Never Consulted Swapo On Anti-Gay Bills - Geingob
President Hage Geingob says the anti-same-sex marriage bills put forward by Swapo parliamentarian Jerry Ekandjo lacked proper consultation with the party. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Namibia: Schlettwein Attacks Ekandjo's Anti-Gay Bills
Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein says fellow Swapo parliamentarian Jerry Ekandjo's anti-gay private member's bills, which were recently passed in… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Namibia: Labour Union Backs Ekandjo's Anti-Gay Bills
The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) has thrown its weight behind Swapo lawmaker Jerry Ekandjo's anti-gay marriage bills. Read more »