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24-Hour Protection Orders Now | Namibia News
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a bold new mandate: domestic violence protection orders must be served within 24 hours, no exceptions, to ensure immediate safety for survivors. This urgent move, announced during National Prayer Day against Gender-Based Violence, kicks off a sweeping review of Namibia’s anti-domestic violence and anti-rape laws, targeting systemic delays and weak spots. Officials are also launching a nationwide audit of every Gender-Based Violence Protection Unit — examining staffing, training, transport, tech, and case tracking — to identify and fix every…
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