Staff Reporter
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has appointed local lawyer Elia Shikongo as a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for a period of three years, starting from 14 August 2023.
As per the Office of the Judiciary, Shikongo’s nomination was put forth by the Namibian Law Association. He succeeds Advocate Vicki Erenstein ya Taivo, whose term of office concluded on July 15, 2023.
Elia Shikongo, known for establishing Shikongo Law Chambers, holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) and is a qualified legal practitioner and Notary Public recognized by the High Court of Namibia. He has also served as an acting Judge at the High Court and boasts over two decades of experience in the legal field.
Presently, he occupies the position of chairman for the Minerals Ancillary Rights Commission, operating within the Ministry of Mines and Energy. He has been actively engaged with various boards, including his role as the inaugural chairman of Namibian Wildlife Resorts. Furthermore, he has served on the boards of HRT Oil and Gas Company (an international listing), Fishcor, Falcon Investment, Phincon Enterprise Ltd. He has also held roles as a Counsellor and President of the Law Society of Namibia.
