Cronjé Inc Donating Monthly Towards Maintaining NAMLEX – the Index to Our Laws

A big thank you to Cronjé Inc for acknowledging the importance of our non-profit legal work in supporting us with N$ 10 000 per month!
“I note that I have personally benefitted significantly from the Namlex project.” Director Christiaan Cronjé stated that when he started as a young lawyer, he used Namlex to obtain a basic understanding of the law in Namibia. Through the years as they had the opportunity to expand into new areas of law, Namlex has been the first point of call to get an overview of the relevant laws and regulations in each new sector. He expressed his gratitude for the work that has been invested into Namlex as it continues to have a substantial impact.

Press: LAC Condemns the Brutal Rape and Murder of Young Girls in Namibia

29 April 2025 – The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) vehemently condemns the recent abductions, rapes, and murders of young girls in Namibia. The recent femicides in Okahandja, including the tragic deaths of 15-year-old Beyonce !Kharuxas, six-year-old Rosalind Fabian, and five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp represent a catastrophic failure to protect Namibia’s most vulnerable. We demand urgent, systemic action to address sexual and gender-based violence and child rights violations.
The LAC urges law enforcement to prioritize these investigations, ensuring perpetrators are swiftly apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The LAC advocates for their right to justice, dignity, and safety. We echo President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s call for national unity and emphasize that such crimes undermine the rule of law and Namibia’s commitment to human rights.
Ending gender-based violence requires societal transformation. The LAC calls on all Namibians to reject toxic norms, protect children, and hold authorities accountable. Let us honour these young lives by building a culture where human rights are non-negotiable.
Our hearts ache for the families and communities devastated by these losses. We extend our sincerest condolences to the loved ones of the victims and hope they will find some relief in the legal system to hold these criminals accountable.

New Project to Boost Transparency and Public Engagement in Namibia’s Green Economy

27 March 2025
The Eco Dialogue Collective, a new European Union-funded initiative, will support Namibia’s transition to a greener future by strengthening transparency and accountability in the management of natural resources such as green hydrogen, oil, and gas.
“The path to sustainable development is paved with open conversations, where diverse insights converge to create impactful solutions! In pursuit of sustainable development, every voice matters. Successful dialogues can transform disparate perspectives into a cohesive vision for our country.” – Corinna van Wyk
Full Release and more at UNDP

Probono 99 – Access to health care services: LGBTQI+
Everyone in Namibia has a right to access healthcare services without discrimination and to be treated with dignity. Discrimination in healthcare towards LGBTQI+ persons is a pertinent issue worldwide. Prejudices are very often based on personal beliefs and can cause unfair treatment, verbal abuse and violations of patient confidentiality.  Read more here  and on our LGBTIQ page.

Joint Statement by ARASA and Partners in East and Southern Africa – US Funding Cuts for HIV and TB Programming: A Threat to Regional Progress

28 February 2025
We, the undersigned AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) and its partners in East and Southern Africa, express our deep concern over the devastating impact of the recent United States (US) funding cuts for HIV and TB programming.
In January 2025, the US government imposed a blanket freeze on foreign aid, including funding for HIV and TB prevention, treatment, and care programmes. While a waiver was issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and a temporary restraining order (TRO) was granted against the freeze, the implementation of these programmes remained suspended, and HIV and TB programmes continued to suffer, leaving millions without access to essential HIV and TB services. (More…)

Community and Stakeholder Dialogue on Environmental and Social Impacts of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

The LAC team hosted a Community Dialogue on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Block 2914A and its implications for future oil and gas exploration projects in Namibia.

Two information events took place on 10 February 2025 at the Oranjemund Recreation Club: a morning session for key stakeholders and a public talk in the evening, both discussing pressing environmental and social risks associated with offshore oil exploration. Off-site events to reach out to the Oranjemund community and “bring the law to the people” included a mobile legal advice clinic in front of the Youth Centre, where the LAC team gave free advice on legal matters, and a visit to the Oranjemund Private School. More…