
Namibia
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Namibia. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Namibia currently classifies age-restricted content as "Allowed". This means businesses can operate with standard age verification practices, typically requiring users to confirm they meet minimum age requirements. While access is generally permitted, platforms should still implement appropriate age gates and comply with any specific industry regulations or voluntary codes of conduct.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
Not specified
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Allowed
Discussion on High Court ruling regarding Indecent and Obscene Photographic Matter Act: An article published on this date discusses that the High Court, in the 'Fantasy Enterprises CC v Minister of Home Affairs' decision (specific date not provided, but prior to this article), declared certain sections of the Indecent and Obscene Photographic Matter Act of 1967 unconstitutional, effectively rendering parts of it redundant. The article also notes that the viewing of adult pornography is not criminalized in Namibia.
- Allowed
Namibian Constitution and Government Gazette established: The Namibian Constitution became effective, guaranteeing freedom of expression, and the Government Gazette, the official journal for publishing laws and notices, was founded.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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state.govnamibia
refworld.org542220474.html
en.wikipedia.orgGovernment_Gazette_of_the_Republic_of_Namibia
ohrh.law.ox.ac.ukaddressing-revenge-porn-in-namibia
cran.naundefined
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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