Construction payment dispute sent to mediation

Sostenus Wilherm

A contractual dispute between Manani Investments CC and August 26 Construction (Pty) Ltd over nearly N$800 000 in unpaid construction work has been referred to court-connected mediation by the High Court, in a move aimed at resolving the matter without proceeding to a full trial.

High Court judge Shafimana Ueitele on Thursday ordered the parties to participate in an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process after considering the pleadings and documents filed in the matter.

The mediation will be chaired by accredited mediator Richard Frankle and is scheduled to take place at the High Court in Windhoek on 29 July 2026. Should additional sessions be required, they will be held on dates determined during the process.

Ueitele further ordered that the mediation must be concluded by 12 August 2026, after which the mediator will submit a report to the court.