The Office of the Judiciary has clarified how indigenous language interpreters are deployed at courts, following concerns over the availability of Otjiherero and Damara/Nama interpretation services at the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court. Judiciary spokesperson Vikitoria Hango tells Nampa in a media response that the current structure of the judiciary presents challenges in ensuring that all indigenous languages are represented at every court simultaneously. When specific language interpreters are required, a systematic process is followed to source them in advance,” Hango says. Language access remains a key component of the justice system, particularly in rural areas where multiple indigenous languages are widely spoken. The Opuwo Magistrate’s Court serves communities across the Kunene region.