[2] The Supreme Court building, situated in Michael Scott Street on Eliakim Namundjebo Plaza in central Windhoek, was built between 1994 and 1996 as an "imposing and functional building" to represent "the integrity and soul of the [...] Constitution".

[5] The building was constructed to contain two court rooms, four offices for justices, and a law library on the first floor.

Erection and design of the building involved extensive geotechnical investigations because it is situated on top of a geological fault.

[3] The mandate and powers of the Supreme Court are regulated by Articles 78, 79 and 138 of the Namibian Constitution.

All Supreme Court judges are appointed by the president on recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission.