Article 78 of the Namibian Constitution determines that the judicial powers shall be vested in the courts of Namibia (comprising of the Supreme Court, High Court and Lower Courts). Article 78 also underscores the independence of the Namibian Judiciary. Article 78 further sets the duty of other organs of the state to protect the courts, judges, magistrates and officials. The Namibian Constitution Third Amendment, 2014 (Act No. 8 of 2014) introduced significant changes to the Judiciary and its governance. The
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To uphold the Constitution and to promote the rule of law through administering justice in a fair, timely, accountable and accessible manner.