Tag: Interpreter services


  • Judiciary clarifies interpreter deployment at Opuwo court: ensuring language access in justice

    Judiciary clarifies interpreter deployment at Opuwo court: ensuring language access in justice

    Context: Language access in Namibian courts Access to justice begins with understanding. For communities across Namibia, native languages such as Otjiherero and Damara/Nama are essential for meaningful participation in court proceedings. Recently, concerns were raised about the availability of indigenous language interpretation at the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court. In response, the Office of the Judiciary published…

  • Judiciary clarifies interpreter deployment at Opuwo court

    Judiciary clarifies interpreter deployment at Opuwo court

    Background: Interpreting services at Opuwo court The Office of the Judiciary has addressed concerns about the availability of indigenous language interpreters at the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court, specifically for Otjiherero and Damara/Nama speakers. In a statement, judiciary spokespeople outlined the processes in place to ensure that defendants, witnesses, and plaintiffs can access legal proceedings in their…