The Virtual Assets Act 10 of 2023 – What Should You Know?

by koep | Feb 23, 2024 | Commercial Law, Lara Herselman

Introduction The Virtual Assets Act 10 of 2023 (“the VAA”) was brought into force on 25 July 2023. With the promulgation and coming into force of the VAA, many had the hope that the Act would shed some light on questions such as, “Am I legally allowed to own, possess...

Defining defamation in the Namibian context

by koep | Dec 14, 2023 | Aisha-Deva Harris, Articles, Civil Litigation

INTRODUCTION From tweets made on X (formerly Twitter) to statements made in the media, the term defamation can easily be resorted to when posts and publications made on these platforms threaten one’s reputation. The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia preserves...

Beneficial Ownership & External Companies: Does the Companies Amendment Act apply?

by koep | Oct 24, 2023 | Articles, Commercial Law, Irvin Titus, Lara Herselman

If a foreign company has registered a branch in Namibia, it does not have to declare beneficial ownership in the branch. Find out the reasons why, below. Introduction A recent startle in the business sector has been caused by none other than the amendment to the...

The right of access to information vs the right to privacy?

by koep | Sep 8, 2023 | Articles, Christian Schumacher, Commercial Law

The right of access to information vs the right to privacy: Considering the impending promulgation of the Access to Information Act in Namibia. Introduction The Access to Information Act 8 of 2022 (hereinafter “the Act”), was passed by Parliament and signed by the...

LGBTQ+ Rights In Namibia: Who will have the final say?

by koep | Jun 16, 2023 | Articles, Undjimuna K Katjerungu

Introduction A recent Supreme Court judgement has renewed hope for the recognition of LGBTQ+ rights in our law. The Digashu judgement, read with the dissenting judgment, has demonstrated that recognition of LGBTQ+ rights in Namibia is increasingly becoming a matter...