The Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association of Namibia has declared that magistrates will initiate a full work stoppage next Monday. This action is a response to the government's prolonged failure to implement and officially gazette approved housing and vehicle allowance adjustments. The association described this move as a necessary and lawful response to the inaction.
It expressed deep concern over the government's delay, noting that the allowance adjustments were recommended and approved over two years ago. The Magistrates Commission formally endorsed the alignment of these benefits. The association emphasized that an allocated budget for the revised benefits already exists, and the continued administrative silence financially strains magistrates and undermines the judiciary's effectiveness. The warning follows a period of industrial action by magistrates, which prompted Justice Minister Wise Immanuel to recently withdraw an urgent court application on the matter.
It expressed deep concern over the government's delay, noting that the allowance adjustments were recommended and approved over two years ago. The Magistrates Commission formally endorsed the alignment of these benefits. The association emphasized that an allocated budget for the revised benefits already exists, and the continued administrative silence financially strains magistrates and undermines the judiciary's effectiveness. The warning follows a period of industrial action by magistrates, which prompted Justice Minister Wise Immanuel to recently withdraw an urgent court application on the matter.
