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Chairman of the National Council, Hon. Asser Kapere (right) with the Ambassador/Head of Delegation of the European Union to Namibia, Dr. Elisabeth Pape. Dr. Pape paid a courtesy call on Chairman Kapere on 25 February 2010. Council, 2010. 25March National the at delegation his of part and (left) Qinglin Jia Excellency (CPPCC), Consultative His Conference Political Committee People’s Chinese National the the of of Chairman The Cover photo: [email protected]. to possible, where photo(s) appropriate by Please e-mail your contributions, accompanied of Namibiaat: www.parliament.gov.na. 13323, Fax 264 61 226121. You / can access Parliament 13371 Windhoek, Bag Namibia; 8000;Tel.or 202 61 264 Private Street, Journal,Love Parliament Editor, the to enquiries and contributions written your send Kindly The contributions for clarityandstyle. abridge issues. or edit to Parliamentary right the researchers reserves editor on groups individual or from words 000 2 Parliamentarians, and 500 1 between of contributions written welcomes Journal The Parliament ofNamibia. the of Division Information and Research the by - December and April,August – annually times three published is Journal Parliament John Printing Meinert Printing: Gavin Damon - Red Sky creations Layout: Ambrosius Amutenja David Nahogandja Joseph Motinga Vincent Mwange Members: Fanuel Katshenye Editor: Editorial Board of Namibia. the represent Parliament the of policy necessarily or point view official not Parliament do the Journal in expressed opinions The Vol.8 No.1, 2010 January-April Publication oftheParliamentNamibia Sessions ACP-EU HoldJoint Parliamentary of Political Will Disability Laws Toothless in Absence in Malawi APLESA ParliamentsConvene Tolerance ofPoliticalParliament atHeart Alleviation Legislature Plays RoleinPoverty Environment, Says !Gobs SOEs OperateinFinancially Charged Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Budget ConsolidatesFragileRecovery, and Poverty, President Pohamba Economic Crisis Worsened Unemployment Assembly Chief Justice Swears-in FifthNational From theEditor’s Desk A partner Aof partner the Parliament of Namibia Report Finds Report Beijing GoalsStillUnmet, Equality Significant Progress MadeinGender From theChambers CPPCC Chairman Visits Namibia Staff ontheMove Contents ...... www.kas.de/namibia [email protected] Windhoek P.O. Box 1145 Tel: 061-225568 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 21 22 19 17 20 16 15 12 14 10 23 24 7 5 4 3

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 4 to enforce them.” adopt laws that specifically tackle violence against women and must have the courage well-documented international instruments to end violence against women. We must of enough,existence done havethe wenot despite that is governmentsface all and President,Hon.Dr.IPU parliaments all Gurirab,that that:Theo-Ben challenge “The in schools, during peacetime and during conflicts, noted the United Nations United the of women world-wide experience physical noted or sexual violence by their male partners. conflicts, during percent 70 and to for up Fund DevelopmentWomenthat stresses(UNIFEM). UNIFEM peacetime during schools, in O V 2009. of Elimination the Dayfor International against 10th Violence WomenNovemberin threatened with sexual assault. This is according to findings by the IPU released is at five of the out one partner; and male a by inflicted violence of victim a is world-wide L behind “passion killings”. arrested. been Jealousy, has husband house.misunderstanding and The conflict common within relationships their are often in cited revolver as motives a with wife his teacher committed suicide. April 9, a farmer at Aranos in the Karas Region murdered girlfriend.his killed and shot OhangwenaRegion the in Epembe at teacher male The twoleast gruesome at to involvingkillings” “passion lovers.male On male a 22 April points already this April reports media from partner.check male spot a A of hand the at violence suffers country the in women three of out shocking.One and high L violence againstwomen. resourcesthe addresssometimes to and space providespolitical legislation the that all forms of violence against women. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) emphasises women.against violence throughlawsthis enacting Theyaddressdo punish that and P Editor’s ooking beyond Namibia, the picture looks very similar. One out of two women two of out similar.One very looks picture the Namibia,beyond ooking unacceptably remains women Namibia,against in violence situation the at ooking rimns rud h wrd r calne t pa a rtcl oe n ending in role critical a play to challenged are world the around arliaments iolence against women happens everywhere – at home, at work, on the streets,the work, on home,at at – everywhere happens women against iolence ne simply concurs with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and Namibia of Assembly National the of Speaker the with concurs simply ne From the Desk eti mtra fo 2 December 24 from material certain peruse to access parties the granted alleged “irregularities”. to due The High Court material electoral-related to Court, access them High give to court the asking the with urgent an application lodged then parties The allegedly process.counting the during detected they which “irregularity” ECN and rigging” December,“voteciting 4 the on Namibia) by of Comission (Electoral released as elections results Assembly National November the 2009 accept to declined (UDF),Front Democratic United and (NUDO), Unity Organisation National Democratic (NDMC), Change for Movement Democratic Namibia (DPN), Namibia of Party Democratic (APP), Congress of Democrats Party (COD), People’s All the with together (RDP) Progress and Democracy for Rally (RP), Party Republican (DTA), Alliance Turnhalle Democratic The petition. the oppositionparties’ of outcome the altered,on depending be might Government and Assembly National the of composition the that mind in kept be should it settled, is Maydownfor31 2010. case the Until set is appeal The 2010. March 4 on delivered elections 2009 November the on Court’sruling High the against Court Supreme the with lodged which they appeal an pending ceremony RP and RDP. The parties boycotted the by DTA, boycotted from parliamentarians-designate ceremony a in National 2010 March 5th 19 on the (2010-2014) Assembly of Members swore- in Shivute Peter Justice Chief By Fanuel Katshenye Assembly National Fifth Swears-in Chief Justice Constitution before resuming businessoftheday. oftheNational Members Assembly affirmingtoupholdanddefend theNamibian T, UO RP R, SWANU RP, RDP, NUDO, DTA, APP,– contestants COD,the of Nine National Assembly. the in seat any secure to NDP, and failed CP the with together and, the presidential race for candidates field not did NDMC and UDF. MAG and People’s(SWAPOOrganisation Party) South West(SWANU);Africa Union National West South Africa RP; RDP; Action Group(MAG); NDMC; Monitor NDP; NUDO; DTA; DPN; (CP); COD; Party Communist APP; parties were: participating The Assembly. National 72-seat the for race the part in took parties political Fourteen November 28 2009 National Assembly elections. and 27 the through elected AssemblyNational 5th the of Members of swearing-in the for way the paving grounds,thus technical on consequently and struck it from its roll on 4 March 2010 2010 March 1-2 from case the heard Court High The the electionsresults altogether. nullify or recount either to it asking Court This High the with filed 2010. parties the January which application another in 4 resulted until 2009 , 5. Anton von Wietersheim 4. Agnes Limbo 3. Jesaya Nyamu 2. Steve Bezuidenhoudt 1. HidipoHamutenya Progress (RDP) forDemocracy and Rally 2. Arnold Tjihuiko 1. Kuaima Riruako Organisation (NUDO) National UnityDemocratic 2. PhillemonMoongo 1. Katuutire Kaura (DTA) DemocraticTurnhalle Alliance 1. BenUlenga Congress for Democrats (COD) 1. IgnatiusShixwameni All Peoples’ Party (APP) order alphabetical below: in political listed the parties of comprised be shall (2010-2014) Assembly National 5th 2009,December 4 on ECN bythe the released results the with accordance seats.54 In to one from ranging votes garnered – UDF and Party,SWAPO Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 5

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 6 Assembly Party percentage representations in the 5th National 16. Petrus Iilonga 15. Tjekero Tweya 14. Nahas Angula 13. John Mutorwa 12. ErkkiNghimtina 11. Joel Kaapanda 10. Kazenambo 9. Richard NchabiKamwi 8. Petrina Haingura 7. Abraham Iyambo 6. Alpheus !Naruseb 5. UtoniNujoma 4. JerryEkandjo 3. Nangolo Mbumba 2. Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana 1. HageGeingob People’s Organisation (SWAPO Party) Africa West South 1. UsutuaijeMaamberua National Union (SWANU) Africa West South 1. HenkMudge Republican Party (RP) 8. Heiko Luckas 7. Peter Naholo 6. KandyNehova Gender representation in the 5thNationalAssembly 44. Lempy Lucas 43. Pietvander Walt 42. David Namwandi 41. SylviaMakgone 40. Nickey Iyambo 39. Willem Isaack 38. RosaliaNghidinwa 37. UahekuaHerunga 36. ChiefSamuel Ankama 35. Angelika Muharukua 34. Lucia Witbooi 33. Marco Hausiku 32. Billy Mwaningange 31. ErastusUutoni 30. PriscillaBeukes 29. LoideKasingo 28. Alpheus Muheua 27. Peya Mushelenga 26. CharlesNamholo 25. PaulusKapia 24. SaaraKuugongelwa-Amadhila 23. Doreen Sioka 22. Bernhardt Esau 21. KawanaAlbert 20. EliaKaiyamo 19. Pohamba Shifeta 18. Immanuel Ngatjizeko 17. Theo-Ben Gurirab UDF -2.56% SWANU -1.28% RP -1.28% RDP -10.26% NUDO -2.56% DTA -2.56% COD -1.28% APP -1.28% Female -24.36% Male -75.64% SWAPO -76.92% the 5thNationalAssembly constituting parties Political 2. Simson Tjongarero 1. Justus //Garoëb (UDF) United Democratic Front number 55, nextonthelist. thus at 2009,Nandi-Ndaitwah, Netumbo making December 3 on causes natural of died list Party SWAPO the Ms. Auguste Xoagus who ranked 36 on 60. Mr. Peter Katjavivi 59. Mr. CalleSchlettwein 58. Mr. Stanley Simataa 57. Ms. Agnes Tjongarero 56. Ms. Maureen Jankowski 55. Ms. SophiaSwartz Presidential Nominees The SixNon-Voting 54. NetumboNandi-Ndaitwah 53. Ben Amathila 52. Alexia Manombe-Ncube 51. Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele 50. Moses Amweelo 49. Juliet Kavetuna 48. Festus Ueitele 47. ElifasDingara 46. Tommy Nambahu 45. IsakKatali PARTY TOTAL UDF SWAPO SWANU RP RDP NUDO DTA COD APP 59 +3 02 39 01 01 07 02 02 01 01 M 19 +3 01 15 F ------TOTAL 78 +6 02 01 01 02 02 01 08 54 01 some basicfood commodities. for zero-rating VAT and individuals; for brackets exemption threshold tax the in increase taxes; corporate and personal in reduction servants; public of remuneration the the in include improvement crisis the of impact the mitigate to employed measures Some average. on percent 29.9 by grow this to During projected MTEF,is expenditure public (MTEF). Framework the Expenditure Term over Medium percent previous 27.9 of an average by expenditure public increased Government economy, the on crisis economic the of impact the for counter particularly retrenchments.by affectedTo families income, had reduced This activities. mining diamond and copper down scaled in resulted prices commodity in poverty.Decline and the unemployment Namibia worsened of on were crisis outcomes economic global negative The speech ofthePresident. abridged the follows Below projects. government and programmes public implement to of resources of mobilization and policies implementation the economy, national Namibia’s of performance the on a impact had negative 2009, in started which crisis, the State, of Head the to memory.According recent in crises economic place taking against was the backdrop 2010 of the April worst world 27 on National the Assembly in delivered he the State of the Nation Address which says Pohamba Hifikepunye President President Pohamba Poverty, and Unemployment Worsened Crisis Economic launched. This is an initiative, supported was Namibia in Mortality Maternal of Reduction Accelerated for Campaign discrimination against those and infected and affected. stigma The fight and (ARVs), antiretroviral of provision up scale tuberculosis, of forms resistant with deal have measures to intensified We malaria. and tuberculosis AIDS, and HIV contain to targets is achieving Government Party SWAPO Our Health Organisation(WHO). on the recommendations of the World based plan, response a implemented Governmentinfections, of spread the Tolimit fatality. one with confirmed, influenza. Seventy two (72) cases were in health Namibia is the emergence of the HINI the public of of concerns One people.major our of health needs the address to continue We accountable toperformance. Government to enable hold their will management This plans. business SOE during phased-in fiscal 2010/11 year, on based approved be will line ministries with agreements performance State-Owned SOE delivery. service and and money value for ensure to of (SOEs) performance Enterprises of accountability upon embarked reforms has Government fifth National Assembly. President Hifikepunye his sixth State ofPohamba delivering the Nation Address in the etr rnlt it quantifiable into outcomes. translate this sector to allocated resources the that ensure to seeks our It system. in education aspects quality and the equity access, of addresses in It started earnest. has Improvement (ETSIP) Programme Sector Training and Education the of implementation The from user fees atpublichealthfacilities. exempted are – veterans war disabilities, and children vulnerable with and orphans persons citizens, senior – groups year, vulnerable this April 1 From revised. been has 1994, of Act Facilities Health and Hospitals the by for provided fees, hospital on regulation year.The this enrolled February in 57students of The Namibia. intake of first University the at established been the has School Medical with Hospital.A Central Windhoek the at enhanced care Unit Cardiac the of operationalisation been specialised has to Accessibility 2011.February Omuthiya. Completion is envisaged for at constructed being is hospital state a China, of Republic Government People's the the of of assistance With health.the child and maternal on for partners, creating awareness other in the communities and UN the by Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 7

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 8 edr rcdrs n project system training.A similar receiving is 150 and of group Another on management. procedures training tender received contractors building SME qualifying 60 than More grant applications were approved. disability 3,000 than More approved. havebeen applications Old Grant Age 8,000 to Close strategy. national anti-poverty the of part as continuing is veterans war children,and vulnerable citizens, and orphans disabilities, senior with to people grants social of provision farms.The on tertiary communities San of resettlement at and institutions generating scholarships income projects, include Programme. These Development San the under undertaken been have Projects agreements Africa negotiated between the two new countries. South under Angola to and areas communal north-eastern and northern the from This overcome. made it possible for the export of beef successfully were the in 2009 disease in Regions Caprivi and Kavango mouth and foot of sector,livestock outbreaksthe two In by 2030 andtoincrease employment. land irrigation potential develop at nutrition,and aims security food improving project The allocated. was amount of 92.5 an Million Namibia which Dollars for project Scheme atthe Green is directed Government. attention our Specific of priority enjoy to continues sector agricultural The school administrators. and teachers especially stakeholders, This institutions. all of pre-occupation the be must goal tertiary to phase pre-primary from – system education promote academic excellence at all levels to of our need the emphasise to Century.wish 21st I the of challenges addressing of capable nation educated an mould to youth the to loans study provide to continue will Government 12.and 10 Grades SWAPOOur Party in rates pass better ensures initiative Science.and English,Mathematics This to teachers improve their for competencies in teaching training in-service provideunderwayto areProgrammes etr coeain a initiated partners development strategic was with cooperation sector, growing this of complexities the with cope stream.To Others on come opened. soon New will been years. have recent mines in grown industry has mining uranium Namibia's the way. along disagreements some been have we hope for a positive outcome, Although there Union. European the with Agreement Partnership Economic an for negotiations in engaged currently Namibia. Namibia and for other SADC countries exchange are foreign earn Our market.these arrangements to trade more and Namibian of advantage take mustentrepreneurs the imports for of sources alternative and preferential products Namibian for access market provide arrangements levels.trading multilateraltrade These and continental regional, bilateral, at products Namibian for access market Government has proactively negotiated market. of dumping of goods into the Namibian for tariff setting and investigating SACUcases standing a obligation. The with NBT will be responsible keeping in (NBT) Trade of Board Namibia establish the to and Agency Promotion Export an establish to underway are National developed.Plans was the Strategy Export on Paper Concept A up more for Namibians. opportunities open to order in transport intra- Namibia and dressing hair retailing, sub-sectors of the in of nationals involvement foreign the on restrictions approved has Cabinet infrastructure. industrial of construction the for land more of servicing and and acquisition Bank,the SME an of establishment support to SMEs includes the envisaged women.arepremises industrial Other from operating entrepreneurs the of percent 57 Over country. the across Parks Industrial built has Government havecertificates beenissuedtodate. SME 700 Over Tender Boards.Public by rating tender preferential SMEs receive issue to them enable that to certificates with designed also was oenet ean committed remains Government with majorprojects beingcompleted. national power grid is progressing well our of stage.expansion advanced The an at are investigations River. These Orange the along plant hydropower small-scale a developing of possibility the the investigate to NamPower tasked of Hydropower.Baynes has Government Study Techno-Economic updated an Cunene conduct to the Consortium appointed Technical has Angola Joint and Namibia comprising Commission Permanent The received training. were produced, while 241 fish farmers fingerlings million 1.7 Some security. food and reduction poverty efforts, through creation employment boost projects alleviation projects.aquaculture Such community poverty contributing to is also sector fisheries facilitate multi-disciplinary surveys. The to vessel research larger and modern new a of acquisition the approvedfor been has Dollars Namibia million 350 of amount An improve. to will continue fish stocks our that confidence stocks.fish most great in us gives This observed was recovery Tremendous of mineralsstrategicimportance. beneficiation and mining exploration, the in participate and rights acquire mineral to State the to opportunity direct offers It sector. mining the in registered to enable State participation was Company Mining Epangelo years. 300 last to resource estimated an has It jobs. indirect 2,000 area. and direct 300 about create Karibib/Usakos will project Ohorongo in Cement Portland Karibib and Otjiwarongo; at Ohorongo Cement for Cheetah Otavi; – at investors Cement production three mining cement to granted licenses has Government world the within thenexttwo years. in (IAEA). uranium of producer Agency Namibia could become the 3rd largest Energy International the Atomic of requirements the with compliance resource. ensures also strategic It this of security and safety ensure to Regulations and Policy, Legislation Uranium a draft to n h cntuto o NIPAM of construction the made in Management been has Progress (NIPAM). and Public of Institute Administration Namibia the tool is reform service public Another respective institutions. their with Agreements Performance future, public will servants be required near to sign of the In levels delivery. service higher attaining towards institutions guide will Plans Strategic all Offices, Ministries and Agencies. The by Plans Strategic of development the encompassing System, Management Performancethe of launch the include through levels Reforms. Service Public focused about all These at the Service of Public serious performance the improving is Government neighbouring benefits from thetourismsector. economic the maximize with to countries smart into partnerships entering continue also citizens.will Weour of opportunities employmentincreasing to view a with (NWR) Resorts Namibia Wildlife the support to continue will Government benefiting. currently are they where sector. This is in tourism addition to the conservancies disadvantaged the into previously Namibians of entry the facilitate others, among will, law the enacted, drafting Once Bill. with Tourism the commenced has and and Environment Policy Tourism the launched Tourism of Ministry The the fueldownstream industry. into expand to strategy its of part as Otjiwarongo,in depot a acquired also has NAMCOR Bay.Walvis in facility storage will bulk commercial a NAMCOR construct supply, of security improve To blocks. concession many in drilled been have wells Severalexploration pace. steady a at continuing is exploration gas and is Oil envisaged. Oranjemund near station power The construction of an 800 mega watt resource. gas the exploit to – Itochu other and Oil Namcor, Tullow – joining investors License, has Production the to partner International new a as added been Gazprom Field. Gas The Kudu the developing to eiw Nmot ind long-term signed Namport under review, year the During Bay. Walvis reach to Zambia in mined copper for and exporters. importers It now takes less than for 4 days channel efficient more a provide to Namport enabled port,accessible free congestion,of andan has cargo handling in efficiencies Namibia's excellent road infrastructure, are nearing completion. Regions Caprivi Omaheke, and KuneneErongo, Otjozondjupa, for Plans Master Road of revision revised.The were Oshana,Regions Oshikoto and Omusati Ohangwena, Kavango, for Plans Master Road Regional are country. for the moreroadsin planning of construction Studies the facilitate to underway Feasibility Several is 1,875kilometers. to roads NDP3,with standards, line bitumen in upgrading for target The date. to 2008 from occurred growth this of 2004.Much since percent 17.5 by grown has network road bitumen Mulilo-Kongola, Roads.The Oshikuku-Onandjaba and Katima Gobabis- Otjinene, the Okahandja-Karibib, Iitananga-Omakange, the underway Rundu-Elundu, Tsumeb-Katwitwi, the projects include construction road during major Some period. review roads the maintaining on spent was Dollars Namibia billion 1.2 About and globally. region the in of interconnectivity enhancement the Meteorology for calls which and Transport, on Communication of Protocol terms SADC in the obligations her to up 4G to living introduce is Namibia Africa.in technology country first the Namibia make will Technology. This Cellular to 4G to MTC 3G from over by switch work to speeds thanks soon, access Internet broadband mobile faster experience will Namibia organizational development support. capacities, management competencies and providing strengthening training, through will Service Public the transform institution of This curriculum. development its the and premises for all toreach theirpotential. opportunities with nation prosperous a Namibia make to – vision the common to a and dream shared a of ourselves achievement memory rededicating their by Honour lives. sacrificed their compatriots brave our of many so which for ideals noble the to religiousgender.or persuasion origin, Live up ethnic race, society, in of status irrespective other each Embrace achievement of justice,Vision 2030. the and liberty social and freedom prosperity,greater to road the on forward country our take to Namibians fellow upon call I building. nation to contribute to zeal patriotic and work,honesty,transparency hard upon our nation to choose the ethic of respect and national maintain reconciliation. I call to unity, Namibians peace, stability, tolerance, upon mutual call I past short-comings to do things better. Our are learning from our experiences and year. passing capacity to deliver is improving and we each stronger governanceof institutions are growing Our Africa. in governance good and examples of democracy, peace, stability Namibia has become one of the shining peaceful means. Over the last 20 years, by disputes international of resolution and respect mutual on based policy foreign a pursue to continue will We our drive toexpandaccessjustice. of part respectively. is Tsumkwe This and Khorixas at opened were courts building Magistrates’ Oshakati. at opened Court was High A courts. before our matters all in justice speedy ensure to continue must work good This justice. of administration based of our people through constitutionally- system is doing in protecting the rights proudgoodthe workof legal our that executive. are We the and legislature independent an centre and impartial on judiciary, based the the is It democracy. at our of is which powers of based on is the doctrine of Government the separation of system Namibia’s facilities inthecountry. dock dry establish to Zimbabwe and Botswana Zambia, with agreements Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 9

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CPPCC Chairman Visits Namibia

By Fanuel Katshenye

The Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), His Excellency Jia Qinglin, paid a three-day official visit to Namibia His Excellency Chairman Jia Qinglin from 25-28 March 2010 as guest of the Chairman of the National Council, Hon. Asser Kapere. Four additional contracts were signed International Trade Co. Ltd and between Namibian and Chinese Namsov Fishing Enterprises Pty Ltd. Chairman Jia, during official discussions companies. These were the US$15 During the same occasion, Chairman with Chairman Kapere at the National million worth Purchasing Contract Jia, ranking number four on the Chinese Council, reiterated China’s readiness for 100 000 Tons of Namibian Coals, leadership hierarchy, donated office to cooperate with Namibia in the signed between Namibia’s NBC equipment to the National Council. areas of infrastructure development Pty Ltd and China’s Sumstar Group The equipment included 40 desktop and construction. During his stay in the Corporation; the Namibian Marble computers, 34 laptop computers, 40 country, Chairman Jia paid courtesy Import Contract Intention to the laser computers, 10 multiple-function calls on President Hifikepunye value of US$10 million, signed between machines, 20 digital cameras, 50 card Pohamba; and on Founding President Namibia Stone Processing Ltd and file storage and 50 portable hard Dr. Sam Nujoma on 26 March. China Light Resources Import and drives. Export Corporation. The Purchasing The Chinese parliamentarian informed Contract of Namibian Fishmeal worth In his welcoming remarks, Chairman his Namibian counterpart that China US$2, 5 million and the Purchasing Kapere hailed the longstanding ties would continue to offer scholarships Intention of Namibian Fishmeal between the People’s Republic of China to Namibian students to study in worth US$3 million were both signed and the people of Namibia, dating from China. In addition, China would send between China State Development the “time of our protracted and bitter medical doctors to assist Namibia as a and Investment Corporation (SIDC) liberation struggle”. way of strengthening ties between the two countries. As a token of friendly sentiment, Chairman Jia, on behalf of the Chinese Government, announced a grant of RMB50 million (an equivalent of N$54, 1 million) to the Government of Namibia for developmental purposes. The grant was extended through the “Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation” that exists between the two countries. The newly-appointed Director-General of the National Planning Commission (NPC) and former Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Mr. Tom Alweendo, signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Namibia. Chairmen, Asser Kapere and Jia Qinglin witnessing the signing of contracts between representatives for Namibian and Chinese companies. Journal

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Chairman Kapere praised China and strengthen business joint ventures “I wish to reaffirm our strong desire to for being amongst the most loyal in the future. further develop our historical bond of supporters of Namibia’s independence friendship and to continue expanding struggle waged under its liberation At a banquet held in honour of bilateral co-operation between China movement SWAPO of Namibia. Chairman Jia and his delegation, and Namibia. The flagship of our He described Chairman Jia’s visit Chairman Kapere emphasised that relationship has been our common as testimony and re-affirmation of China, with other friendly nations, efforts to eradicate poverty and the ever growing bond of friendship, was instrumental in the attainment to ensure collective sustainable cooperation and solidarity between of Namibia’s national independence development...We will reward that Namibia and China. This is the third and the subsequent freedom and spirit by doing the best for our such high level visit to Namibia by the dignity of its people. He underlined people and making our own humble Chairman of the National Committee that the diplomatic relations between contribution to making Namibia and of the CPPCC. the two countries was based on the world a better place for all to live shared values of equal sovereignty, in,” he said. From the previous two visits, the mutual respect and benefit. Chairman National Council benefited from Kapere observed that Namibia and “I found your keen interest in Namibia similar generosity. “Such gesture of China shared fundamental values most profound and I am deeply solidarity and association will be and common views through existing impressed by your deep insights into entrenched in the memories of the platforms such as the Joint Economic the challenges (with which) our people Members of the National Council and Trade Commission between the are grappling and your concern for the and the people of Namibia, and will two countries. welfare and development of Africa,” never be forgotten,” Chairman Kapere explained Chairman Kapere. assured. Chairman Kapere believed that the signing of bilateral agreement between According to Chairman Kapere, Namibia and China continue to the two governments; and contracts there were many opportunities for enjoy strong fraternal and diplomatic between businesses from both cooperation that the two countries relations anchored in many years of countries would offer insights into could explore in areas of investment practical solidarity at both government bilateral co-operation and future joint and trade. “We should, therefore, and governing party levels. It was business ventures. The deliberations work together to actively explore therefore Chairman Kapere’s wish during the next few days should be specific areas to enhance trade, that the delegates, in particular the seen as yet another timely mechanism commerce and investments in order to Chinese business people, would enhancing trade and economic co- increase economic growth and social have an opportunity to engage their operation between the two countries, development in our two countries,” Namibian counterparts to increase said Hon. Kapere. Kapere concluded.

Chairman Kapere receiving a laptop computer as part of the donation of office equipment from Chairman Jia. Journal

Vol.8 No.1 January - April 2010 Parliament Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 12 o 52 ecn i 21/1 and 2010/11 in percent 25.2 to reduce will grants and revenueTotal percent innominalterms. 25 of growth 2011/12 a 2012/13 billion, N$26.214 in to in again up picking billion before N$20.940 to percent 1.6 further a by and 2010/11 in billion N$22.536 to percent declined 8.9 by revenue show Projections follow bellow: and “disappointing to a certain extent”, good”,“bad” “impressive”, as “overall experts financial by speech,described budget minister’s the from Extracts wealth equitable distribution. and poverty reduction creation, employment translate into must stimulating which and economy consolidating the recovery fragile at a balanced aimed a approach was the budget that proposed maintained minister The House today.” the in table the on lay I thebudget that on debate the in reflect should commitment Such trajectory. our economy back on the high growth put to crisis, and financial) (global this of effects the through lost gains the recovers country our that ensure to contribution maximum our make all she 2010, March declared: “I have 30 no doubt that we shall on Assembly National the in year financial Saara 2010/11 the Minister N$28,forbudget the national billion 8 tabled Finance Kuugongelwa-Amadhila When Amadhila Kuugongelwa- Fragile Recovery, Consolidates Budget Assembly. National the in budget national the motivating Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Saara Hon. will constitute N$725 million over the budget of the inside expenditure.Grants percent 9 constitutes This Fund. Revenue State the outside billion 2.2 in through the State Revenue partners Fund and N$ donor 2010/11 will amount to N$265 million from Support environment. fragile our protect also but revenue, raise only not to substances damaging environmental on duty a of form the budget 2009/10 statement. the This tax is envisaged to take in announced was that tax environmental new the from these resources. from We are finalising revenue benefits optimise resourcesto natural especially non-tax revenue, to efforts our extend now years.past shall Wethe in revenue growthin significant the by as evidenced results significant yielding is compliance. This laws tax strengthen to existing new measures introduced have identify Weones. optimise and streams revenue to taken measures has government end, this To 2011/12. in percent 45 further a in and percent 2010/11 47 by decrease to set is (SACU) revenue shocks whose Union income Customs Africa Southern the to due is decline sharp 2012/13.This in percent 23.8 to 2011/12, recovering before in percent 21.2 to further agtd o ti ctgr, a been has category, this for targeted rates concessional at facility, bridging DBN.by special advanced A loans the their contract income as a security for allow to cede assistance.to tenders awarded contractors agreed this has for Government earmarked is years three next the for million annum per N$20 farmers. resettled assistance to financial provide to Fund Acquisition Land the with and partnered employment createspoverty. reduces further has AgriBank turn in which development aquaculture reform and land accelerate programme. This promotes agricultural to MTEF the over receive million N$62 additional will an AgriBank institutions, the additional granted to public MTEF. Of finance the over committed been has million N$339 of banking total facility.A (SME) and Enterprises Small Medium a and AgriBank, (DBN), Namibia of allocations Bank Development the to be additional by will intensified empowerment economic broad-based and development SMEs' planning and accountability. financial improve to order in budget the through channeled public be should Grants and management. finance enhancement growth welfare, social development,resource human targets support This (MTEF). Medium Term Expenditure Framework Calle Schlettwein Calle Schlettwein Commission;Planning Kuugongelwa-Amadhila;SaaraNational Director-GeneralMinister of Finance Minister Finance Deputy and left):Mr.(from trajectory growth high Tomthe on Alwendo, back economy the putting to contribution maximum made all They sector toN$19.539billion. is the for allocation total the brings This million N$1.25 MTEF.the over education to provided additional An and hostels.engineering schools a medicine will be established. field, tertiary and the In schools government non- to funding strengthening by this do education.We in active are who churches, especially actors, non-state with cooperation optimise weto seek and teachers.of Further,skills the upgrade training vocational and strengthen for infrastructures, expand financial assistance to students; cater will educational funding Additional economy andbenefitgreater society. their businesses that maximally contribute to ensures the that manner a in funds Potential these use responsible. should beneficiaries of more face be the to in borrowers trusted slap who government a be would the It indeed DBN. erode the would of it sustainability as not abused should be requirement relax to collateral as flexibility responsibility obligations The borrowers. their facilities honouring demonstrate new by to these and beneficiaries utilise potential fully urge I allocated. is million N$100 additional and up set rgam, trc sil t and education inruralareas. and care to health quality support skills thus attract areas.programme, provision housing un-proclaimed the boost will This civil to for servants schemes housing to expand (GIPF) Fund Pension Institutions Government the with cooperate will Further,housing.NHE low-income of provision accelerate to million N$50 Housing Enterprise (NHE) will receive National MTEF. The the over billion N$2.869 to sector this to allocation total brings This settlements. urban and villages towns, small areas, rural in SWAPO-Partyinfrastructures sanitation proper provisionof accelerate to proposed is with development, additional N$257 million line Government policy of promoting rural In current 160,000beneficiaries. expanded the from 2013, be by OVCs 200,000 to to are programmes feeding addition,month.school In per Children Vulnerable(OVC) grants are increased with N$30 and Orphans month. per N$500 to increase grants age old to allocations with MTEF, the over billion N$8.171 to increases equipment.and allocation Totalhealth infrastructure health upgrade to and fight Malaria and AIDS,and the HIV TB against N$ strengthen to additional million 366 receive will Health hr ae o a concessions tax no proposed for thisfinancial year. are There • • • • • • • • • • 2010: are applicable with taxes' effect from 'sin 17 February as labeled also duties 2002,excise in increasesfollowing the of Agreement SACU the of terms In 23g; orby toN$2072.31perkg. per N$47.66 to increased Cigars kg; N$ 2.70 to per 25g; or to N$ 108.08 per increased tobacco Pipe per kg; N$194.6 to or 50g; per 9.73 N$ to increased tobacco Cigarettes per packet of20; N$8.94 to increased Cigarettes fruit per litre; alcoholic N$2.52 to increased beverages and Ciders absolute of alcohol; litre per to N$50.2 increased beer (malt) Clear litre ofabsolutealcohol; per to N$84.57 to increased Spirits increased N$4.03 perlitre; wine Fortified 6.67 perlitre; N$ to increased wine Sparkling to N$2.14perlitre; Natural unfortified wine increased Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 13

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 14 o eape rmie precarious remained example, for the socio-economic situation in Africa, said leader delegation Namibian The international community for development.” the with enhance cooperation to could governments our that assist mechanisms initiate to Parliaments guide major can which constitute factors believe, I These, the advances in science and technology. as well as blocs economic and trading of establishment the and integration regional towards tendency global the taking place in many parts of the world, changes political and socio-economic the utilise should parliaments “Our societies.our in poverty evils social other and alleviate an to play role could important parliament said She actions.” and unacceptable correctedbe needs to through urgent of is contradiction increase an appalling poverty for others. This clear by regrettably accompanied some, for prosperity of expansion the world, the throughout countries in witnessing,said:are“We Assembly General meeting, Honourable Mensah-Williams the Addressing capital, Thai the Bangkok. in Governance” Good and Reconciliation Political of Heart the at under “Parliament theme held the meeting the of Assembly session IPU the during She this impact. said their and world the in place taking the changes rapid the of light in countries respective their in the of reviewpolitical, social and economic situation should critical Mensah- a parliaments undertake says Margaret Williams Honourable Meeting, Assembly IPU 122nd the to The leader of the Namibian delegation By Dr. Vincent Mwange Alleviation Poverty Plays Role in Legislature Committee Member,Executive andMemberoftheParliament of IPU Algeria. Bitat, Drif Z Ms. to talking (right) Mensah-Williams Margaret Hon. ntttos n fnaetl civil fundamental haveexpanded. liberties “However,far and democratic institutions pluralism, democratic addition, In infant countries. developing in average reduced,including and been has mortality countries of education, planning, have increased in primary the majority family and care health basic to access and expectancy, life literacy nations, of wealth global of expansion the with said She to contribute development inourcountries.” will socio-economic and stability turn political in This to relieve write-offs the burden on debt our governments. for advocate can for parliaments growth.Therefore foundation future sound firm lay to and footing economies our restore completely to insufficient themselves by are and measures short-term are these “But costs. social and political and heavyinstitutions, at mostly monetary financial international the programmes with adjustment structural into entered had countries most that added Mensah-Williams Honourable countries.” our of development self-sustained for our foundation firm achieve a laying of to objective possible been not has it them, to commitment debt political strong external and attempts Despite burden. excruciating an with often faced are countries our of some efforts “Additionally, collectively. individually and many countries, our by the made despite today ht alaet ol esr the ensure suggested could parliament therefore that She factors. other and these of combination a or government and influence, and power people with individual businesses by of exploitation bad policy, lack were responsibility, causes – the numerous that stated She community aswell”. require the support transformation,of the international social and economic political, are fundamental undergoing also which transition, in with economies countries Equally, community. require democracy,the support of and the international peace consolidating of process the in countries including transformation, social and economic political, fundamental undergoing are which action.Countries and attention in Africa, is critical and requires special of most developing situation countries, particularly the that acknowledge I countries, all affect global and character are in problems these said: “While Mensah-Williams Honourable education, healthcare ornutrition.” resources, income, to access limited women, particularly in Africa, have very of day. majority and every The hungry poverty go abject in and live the women children, are whom people, of majority Many social disintegration. and marginalisation violence, unemployment, to poverty, deprivation, vulnerable remain children, and women particularly people, many too which was important for democracy.which wasimportant bridge a society civil and government between as should role its legislature pursue actively the that adding issues, governance in role a meaningful play to parliament of capacity the strengthen to need a was there that gender allocation of resources.” a She concluded as mainstreaming tool for more equitable budgets gender- responsive ensure also can Parliament violence.and crime increasing as such affect problems will to lead and cohesion inequality social of that levels believehigh gender “I legislation. for sensitive resolve to their parliaments intensify urged further She integration. reduced social fostered a and unemployment, employment, enhanced poverty, productive development, of social eradication to favourable environment national a development, lead to sustained economic growth and would that legislation a of enactment hud ean elsi aot what about realistic remain should parliamentarians and with, grapple to Democracy, Dr. Gurirab said, had much held from 28March to01 April 2010. Assembly Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, IPU 122nd the opening when Gurirab Union (IPU), Honourable Inter-ParliamentaryDr. the Theo-Ben of President parliamentary National and the Assembly of Speaker the the by what said for.” was is This chamber is That together, and you heads get their them to knock negotiate. you down, people sit “You compromises. out thrashes and laws makes It governance. good and reconciliation national tolerance, political of heart the at is Parliament By NdahafaKaukungwa Political Tolerance of Heart Parliament at t vros ois ne te general the under bodies various its and Assembly the before themes democratic variety of the the to referred He of process. aspects many the in public the by participation for help to generate greater opportunities would Chidchob, parliamentarians world of the gathering that Chai hope his expressed Mr. National Thai the Assembly, of Speaker The strengthen would democracy worldwide. conference that hope the the expressing said, she collectively,” community international the facing issues discuss and consult to parliamentarians for opportunity crucial “another parliamentary be would gathering major The meeting. participants productive and smooth a the and success Thailand wishing in Bangkok, of IPU the of Assembly the opened Sirindhorn Maha Chakri Princess Highness Royal Her headedness andasenseofhope. realism,for level-called President IPU deliver.”will it (that) assured The rest democracy, of system and principles the in believe we do.if can “But they Mwange. Dr.member staff Vincent and Parliamentariansright):Arnold Namwandi Tjihuiko, (fromBarakias Meeting Assembly IPU 122nd the to delegation Namibian the of Part a K-on i a esg read message a in Ki-moon, Secretary-General Ban Nations United counterparts, organizations. his international by raised those including by problems the mentioned solve to needed branches was all activities. between parliament’s Cooperation support branch, executive to the of behalf honoured, on was he said Thailand, as such monarchy constitutional a under of Suwankiri, powers of separation Trairongthe Minister to referring Mr. Prime Thailand, Deputy The such of problems,” heurged. resolution efficient the for economic crises. and push to placed well is IPU “The epidemics, crime and transnational disasters natural in These expression environment. found said, he distortions, sustainable a protect to need the and development grappling with the imbalances between the Thai of Senate, said the Mr.world was Presidentstill issues, Boondech, those Prasobsook of some Echoing of Heart Reconciliation and Good the Governance.” at “Parliament theme Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 15

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 16 ht h Gvrmn o Namibia international several of to assented had Government the that stated Mensah-Williams Honourable held inNew York on11March 2010. Mensah- of the Status the Women,on Commission of Session 54th the Margaret at Williams Honourable Vice-Chairperson, Council National reform. This view was expressed by the lawgender-related as well as policies, of national conventionsand international domestication the include which significant programmes,and policies government through to equality gender years in witness progress 20 borne past democratic has the for in governance quest Namibia’s By Dr. Vincent Mwange non- nuclear Goals, Development an had play:to role Millennium important the IPU the which on priorities three The to attention drew legislature.also message the in represented adequately not were groups minority large societies, multi-ethnic some in that and worldwide parliamentarians of percent 19 than less for accounted women that where out pointing population, the places of representative not in were they could undermined legitimacy be added parliaments’ Ki-moon that Ban stressed. governance,” he good ensuring in central role a play Parliaments counted. democracy. of a quality governance after the ballots have the been is make too matters What to enough themselves,by not, are elections that insight important the reflects the theme to democracy. of “Your chosen question alluded also on Panitchpakdi, Conference the Development,Dr.Tradeand Supachai Nations of Secretary-General United the by Gender Equality Gender Progress in Made Significant oe Primnain o the of Vice- Parliamentarians the also of Women Meeting the of (Namibia), Chairperson National the Council of Vice-Chairperson and climate change. disarmament, and proliferation Hon. Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab(centre) openingthe122ndIPU Assembly. equal and effectiveand equal role political,the in full, a play to women encouraging by the for advancement of women within society action affirmative supports and women of position disadvantaged Constitution recognises the previously gender.the Furthermore,of on basis the person a against discriminate to illegal further it makes Namibia of Republic Vice-Chairperson the of Constitution that “the affirmed The stressed. she programmes,” gender national all for guidelines provided gender and for equality plan national Namibian the to contributed have documents for international need equality.“These the gender for assert which Platform and Action Regional Action; African for the Platform the Development, Beijing and Gender on ratified in 2000; the SADC Declaration Women 1992;CEDAWProtocol,the Optional Against (CEDAW), of which Parliament ratified in forms all Discrimination of Elimination the on of promotion gender equality, the such as the forConvention agreements naa Anl Tiuk, Barakias Namwandi andJohannes Nakwafila. Tjihuiko, Arnold Samuel Ankama, Chief Dr. Mushelenga, Peya parliamentarians of comprised which delegation Namibian the Williams,led Mensah- Margaret Honourable IPU, ejn Pafr fr cin and Action for Mensah-Williams Platform Beijing 1995 the that meeting the informed Honourable pay, maternity leave and other benefits. give women equal opportunities, equal that Parliament by enacted be to laws for provisionmakes also Constitution nation”, she emphasized. The Namibian social, economic and cultural life of the Hon. Margaret Mensah-Williams civil society, there is a high number of number society,high a civil is there political policies,party and as well as pressure from considerably. government improved Through has status women’ssocial that evidence is “This secretaries, on.so and directorsdirectors, deputy permanent as in such ministers, positions women a government of top now number is advance significant There to government. begun in have Women 2003).” of 4 (No. Act Violence Domestic of Combating and 2000); of 8 (No. Act Rape of Combating the 1998); of 28 1996);the Affirmative (No. Action Act Married Persons Equality Act (No. 1 of passed laws that govern women’s right: has counterparts.Parliament male the has from resistance without occurred not this but laws, discriminatory been of reform towards has progress significant “There issues. equality made had gender legal and progresssocial the in country the that stated Mensah-Williams Honourable far, so Namibia by achievedprogress the On Mensah- Williams. Honourable emphasized the globalised gender equality movement,” of definitions and generated nationally locally for basis the lay and levelstructural political the at equality gender of domestication the for these basis of the provide documents All international Beijing Action. the for of Platform introduction the as time same the at occurred document CEDAW “The UN the Constitution. of implementation Namibian in the established those reinforced and affirmative action provisions paralleled measures to end sex discrimination the and discrimination, policy of definition of the many that provisions in the UN CEDAW observed – such as She CEDAW,” shestated. also tasked with implementation of the CEDAW. is UN MGECW the The National of Support the in by Strategy Communication guided been has Child and Equality Welfare(MGECW), and policies programmes. Gender of Ministry “The gender Namibia’s basis for the formed CEDAW UN the for gender equality is not only played only not is equality gender for struggle the Namibia, “In structures. decision-making and power-sharing in participation greater without society social,economic and the legal in spheres of equality Namibian gender obtain and cannot women Action, Declaration for Platform Beijing the since says despite the progress made by Namibia Mensah-Williams Honourable cautioned. she candidates,” women likely for vote less to are ideologies such with in political power-sharing because men women’sparticipation greaterimpede also and attitudes decision-making...Such power-sharing in participation women’sgreater impede also can but only not form a stumbling block to this equality, which beliefs, patriarchal outdated most the with equality, continue still men legal social, and for men’s economic struggle behaviours. women and was “While attitudes decision-making negative in gender equality and in power-sharing equality, advancement to challenge women’s greatest the Mensah- Williams Honourable to According at parties national, regional andlocallevels.” political in under- also represented are Women woman. a by headed party political no is there However, power-sharing. political of area the in especially rights,women’s advocating in active been have parties “Political positions. decision-making 50 percent representations in higher-level achieving although from far were increased, women political had in positions women National of number the and the that noted Vice-Chairperson Council power-sharing decision-making, women On of political influence,” sheobserved. levels in increase corresponding a been not has thererepresentation, been political greater women’s in has progress there issues Although gender forward. moving women into translate necessarily not do leaders political as However,sectors. women government some in elected being in strides significant making political and process the in participating women levels ofgovernment. gender most at represented inadequately still to are women Namibian empowerment, commitment political country’s the despite and concerned, is Africa as far as standing good in is Namibia although that indicates data national 72 women. the were members assembly This of out 18 2002, In parliament. in represented women of number the in Namibia 10th),outperformed (ranked South Africa (11th)and Rwanda (21st) Mozambique only parliament.in representationIn Africa, Union women for world the in 23rd ranked Namibia 2002, Inter-Parliamentary in that, shows report An levels,” sheconcluded. power-sharing and gender legal social, the occur at simultaneously greater must equality of development arena.Therefore, political the in also but levels, legal and social the at out e ad hs t tann workshop training a at this manner.” said He efficient and professional agencies must be managed in the most government and Enterprises Owned power, roads, and other much-needed services, State- housing,services, provideas public such water, they “Since competitiveness ofacountry. growth of the economy and the the overall in role significant a play agencies government and (SOEs) Enterprises State-Owned Public says !Gobs Sebastiaan on Honourable Economy and Accounts Committee Standing The Chairman of the National Council By Dr. Vincent Mwange Says !Gobs Environment, Charged in Financially OperateSOEs Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 17

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 18 Hon. Sebastiaan!Gobs were distinct fields of management State-Owned of fields distinct were of agencies government and Enterprises and leadership the management that noted He strengthening regional economies.” adeep and poverty reducing to by commitment by motivated driven and order, keep efficiency good to in and finances of economies requirements growing development the within fully themselves align to need the is challenges many their “Among environment. charged financially and dynamic a in operating were State- agencies government Africa, and Enterprises in Owned that participants Honourable !Gobs reminded workshop Boards ofManagement. agencies’ government and Enterprises State-Owned winning of growth and creation,development the to led and that debate behaviours and actions key the to define together agencies government and Enterprises two-day Owned State- of managers the and leaders bring of interactiveprogrammetraining to was objective The Windhoek from 11-12March 2010. in State held Boards” and Agency Government exceptional Enterprises/Parastatals Owned managing and leading in practices best “the themed n tks wy h management the awayattention from itscore duties”. takes and resolve to problems,their wasting time is “which instruments and legal courts other on more rely agencies government and SOEs often says He Africa.” bodies at the institutions of learning in government and SOEs managing and leading for courses training special no led and managed. Worst of all, there are bodies in Africa are not professionally- State- government and Many Enterprises Owned enjoy. they monopoly positions the despite loss-makers government the of perennial enterprises.even running are “Some the and in interference shortcomings Africa managerial to in due down run been had agencies government and Enterprises State-Owned many that Honourable !Gobs, however, cautioned the growth ofthecountry.” is to activelycontributes and sustainable organization the that guarantees combined with accountable internal management, leadership, This services. public deliver to organization any quality for crucial is Therefore, governance and Board. leadership the by exercised governance and leadership the is institution or organization any of success the to “Key emphasized: Chairman Committee Standing The he advised. that within,” from ways performance stimulate in themselves organise the in must case sector. they “Therefore,private the encouraged was as that innovation competition from the protected were they because comply, to sector hard it public found institutions that asserted !Gobs government agencies,” henoted. and Enterprises State-Owned in clear and that not are balances and checks such adjudicating monitoring governance and leadership, in participation shareholder clear active and motive are profit there where enterprises – private the public in voters.Unlike thus,the the – government the are “They are unique in that their ‘owners’ environment.unique their of because many public entities getting a qualified to a getting entities public many led often finds has “This expenditure. wasteful still and irregular, unauthorized, form of the one in misconducts financial Service, Public prudent promote Namibian the in management financial legislative that the provisions despite !Gobs that opines Honourable Nevertheless, • • • • Economy must: and the Accounts Public that on states Committee which Orders and of Rules 113 Standing Council’s National the Rule by Standing guided is Economy and Council Accounts Public on Committee National The earned money.” hard their for taxpayersvalue that get councils.regional ensure to is aim The and councils village municipalities, as entities that receive public money such of activities financial the on oversightfunctions perform this to is of Committee mandate Public “The which presides. Economy he on the and Accounts Committee Council National Standing the of the of mandate workshop the informed He strained andstressed”. are Officers Executive Chief the and board the between relationship the arewellmanaged not and, more often, their Contracts public. losing the with them credibility in up ends “that not because public the in should dirt their wash agencies government and SOEs that stated further !Gobs by theCouncil. as may be referred functions to the Committee other any Perform and Environment and Tourism; and Finance Affairs, Economic Energy, and Fisheries Mines Resources, Marine and Industries, and with Trade falling ministries concerned authorities of and questions ambit the within with Deal public the sector; financial in of mismanagement incidents Examine terms oftheConstitution; in the Assembly by Council the to the of Auditor-General, reports as may be referred annual Examine ih iaiiis n sm hd even had some and disabilities with people of rights the on explicit were studied countries all of Constitutions the that found further practice, and policy disability analysing study, The People withDisabilities. for Decade African the for Action of Plan Continental 1992 the ratified and Persons Retarded Mentally of Rights the on Declaration 1971 the Rights, the as Human of Declaration Universal 1948 such international treaties, rights other human to signatories were countries addition,the rights.In holds disability for accountable which government (UNCRDP), Persons Disabled of Rights the on Convention all the four countries had signed the UN that despite implementation.was This with policy weak of because citizens full as rights people their enjoy not 2008, do disabilities in Southern (SAFOD) Disabled the the for Federation African by commissioned Mozambique, Namibia, and Malawi in Swaziland, study, Audit research Policy Disability the to According four on Southern study African countries. policy a into says action, them translate to the will political lack governments policies, and lawsrobustdisability enacting Despite efficiency and economy effective, of He says the adherence to the principles financial management.” on provisions legislative to major challenge of ensuring adherence a has still Service Public Namibian the the from the Auditor-General. of Office Clearly opinion audit adverse or Political Will Absence of Toothless in Laws Disability disability rights. of implementation ensure board the to across effort an in Convention UN the to guide" "layman's is a writing Namibia in Minister Prime the of Office the within Unit Disability the other vulnerable groups. For example, net for the people with disabilities and safety social a maintained that Africa Sub-Saharan in few the of one being of the inclusive in some Africa with the country – were tuning fine of need in though – laws resources. disability Namibia's technical and personnel of financial,appropriate of allocation the implementation inclusivepolicies,disability bymatched full included commitments whose Convention the Besides, ratify to approach. reluctant were governments medical a from disability as viewed disability governments of some model social the of understanding in-depth of lack due the to was inertia political the of Part rights-based agendatodisability." a implementing on implications the of comprehension nuanced and clear a have not do servants civil senior and politicians many that clear abundantly the during research,this become of has course it gathered evidence the from "However, London. in InclusiveCollege and Development Centre at the University Disability Cheshire Leonard the fromLang, Dr.Raymond study,the of investigator principal the said practice," and policy disability for agenda rights-based a to committed are governments the all "Ostensibly, poor by handicapped implementation ofthelaws. been had disability legislation. achievements,The however, anti-discrimination passed iie rsucs vial ae spent are the available resources that limited ensure to important is “It should fundare huge”, heemphasised. theyarepriorities the that and limited recognition that those public resources the “considering management, of public area complex yet an and is important Delivery Service Public the in and DPOs must be equal and interact and equal be must DPOs and Inclusion”, state;services the disability to Stool “Stepping the to According findings. the analysing in used was – anygivensociety in people disabled inclusion of social militate effective or the against promote either which factors those assess to Development the UK’s Department for International by used and developed originally tool a – Inclusion” to Stool The “Stepping People's Disabled of Organisations (DPOs). leaders politicians officials, and government of Samples of the discussions.study comprised mainly group focus and review literature a to addition in data collect to used were interviews face-to-face and questionnaire semi-structured A with disabilitieswasworse. opportunities,people for situation the employment equal and care, medical nutrition, good education, to from access suffered citizens If facilities.non-disabled basic to disabilities people with by access and level poverty government through assessed was impact whose policies and included laws records, statistics, sources into came force in May which 2008. Key UNCRDP information of backcloth the in legislation and policy national in included were issues disability which audit to extent the policy identify to sought study in The budgets. prioritised national not was industrial expansion, and care health chronic poverty, AIDS, and HIV competing of demands the to owing Disability, was a result policies of development challenges. disability inclusive genuinely to the lack of political will in developing Lang (2008) said a possible explanation hud e lal set o ensure to spelt accountability,” heconcluded. clearly be mandates should their Similarly, mandates. their on deliver to competencies and qualifications necessary the possess Government instance, first the and in should, agencies people SOEs the value managing Therefore more money. achieve for that ways in Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 19

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 20 bu hw out hs ae ad to and are, questionable these robust how highly about on is it questions However, included disability within their National Census. all have Mozambique and Malawi Namibia, years,Swaziland, 20 last the "During highlighting for disability rightsashumanrights. commended was sphere political the in disabilities with people of inclusion the for suggestion the from land. the in supported The office political highest is and with issues their tackles people it ensure by to disabilities driven be issues should disability on agenda the research Hence from processes. exclusion development fight and to discrimination arsenal no has movement disability the evidence, research the studied.countries four the in agenda Without disability the weakened also has services, disability disability evaluating and implementing robust planning, for of statistics absence The cure will them oftheillness." disabilities with “HIV someone because abused positive men believe that sleeping with and been have raped disabilities with women For sexual,where cases abuse.cited study the example, physical to with and emotional people vulnerable made disabilities have being asexual disabilities with people myths about and beliefs cultural Die-hard and inclusion. remained huge obstacles to integration rights, discrimination and stigmatization liberties, other and opportunities civil employment education, health, to equal access by people with disabilities guaranteeing laws inclusive disability However,despite that noted study the and people with disabilities. Convention of livelihoods the the improving ratifying of responsibilities the of aware made be disability.should (2008) politicians Thereafter the implement appropriate fullynational laws to point on ratify starting a as UNCRDP Lang should recommended, Governments, and reinforcing ways. with each other in mutually supportive [email protected] countries.Source:their of citizens full as disabilities with people of welfare and of promoterights to the designed projects and programmes its through 11 million disabled people in 10 countries over represents today and 1986 in formed was It Africa. Southern in disabilities and with people of voice aspirations collective the to represent is objective main whose Organisations (DPOs) People’s Disabled of the the of Disabled (SAFOD), a regional network Federation by a Africa published Southern from paper adapted research was article This quality amongpeoplewithdisabilities. poor a and and AIDS,poverty HIV to vulnerability unemployment,illiteracy, perpetuated has laws disability the of rights.implementation Poorhuman as regarded be must but implication by granted be not should rights disability of that society.integral part In essence an as disabilities with people including the not of society that has not adapted itself to is It rights.problem of people with disabilities but civil not and issue charity as disability viewed that result of negative attitudes to disability a partly was it that concluded (2008) disabilities in the Southern Africa. Lang improved livelihoods for in a majority resulted of people not with have laws of why strong inclusion and integration question the posed further study The job and services opportunities. public to limited access had and impoverished most with disabilities in rural areas ofpeople were the amajority that confirmed excluded services.study essential The the were from areas rural remote in disabilities with people that meant needs wide the and resources limited advocacy. However, and rehabilitation building,capacityraising, awareness in involved Non-governmental actively were organisations this from responsibility. has governments limitation government prevented of financial mandate ministries, provision the service was disability While disabled theresearchpeople," noted. of situation economic and social,the of analysis accurate political an provide statistics such extent what The range of 30 percent plus chambers goal. this achieved countries seven in chambers seven just 1995,when over increase six-fold a is 38 This countries. across spread percent) (16.7 44 at stands now target percent 30 the reaching chambers parliamentary of some number others.The than pace slow,faster much been a at progressed have countries has progress overall while that states report The she emphasized. participation,” political for women including goals, equality gender achievethe to action delaysin further any afford cannot agenda.We Beijing the finish to determined are we But 1995. goal.fromthis “Wecry far a are by met women be to percent positions leadership 30 in of target a had set Council) Social and (Economic ECOSOC that noted Issues, Gender Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on point year.per Mayanja,UN gain Rachel the percentage 0.5 average an to percent.equates 11.3 This at stood it women of of high 18.8 percent, compared to 1995, when a proportion reached parliamentarians the for by average global that the 2010, of indicates start the survey IPU The we would wantthemto”. as much as certainly nearly not improved, but have “things Johnsson, B. 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Source: www.ipu.org youth, women’s affairs, and and increasingly children affairs, social to related however, portfolios dominate years, to tend women previous with As terms of the portfolios held by survey women. the reveals, 2008, there is more diversification in with Compared Pacific Islands. the Arab region, the Caribbean and in the found are States these of 2010.majority The in 16 to 2008 in 13 from countries with no women of ministers has increased number the the of spectrum, end other women the At percent ministers. 50 over achieving with Cape members, Verde, Finland, women Norway and Spain percent 30 than more have countries total,30 In posts. ministerial of percent 16 hold women average, on says report The women leadersin2005. 2010,percent)in (6 eight fromjust up State of Heads elected 151 the of out survey,the nine just for count women to level.According parliamentary the overall progress is even slower than at State, of Heads and Executive the in women for that indicates survey The of2010. 35 of parliamentsatthestart were there helm the 1995, at Officers Presidingwomen in 24 the From than slower parliament. to access in improvement much parliament been in has positions into leadership advancement women’s report the to today. According 10 to 1995 in 13 from decline,dropping dramatic any shown not has seats havewomen no where chambers parliamentary of number the women,and of handful a several in therehaveparliaments everonly been that indicates survey the of results the Furthermore, regions. all in remain women’s empowerment political to challenges that hand, other reveals the on survey IPU The 1995 to27percent today. in percent 62 halved,from than more has members women less or percent 10 of membership a with chambers of region.the Asia-Pacific in number The four and in Africa the Americas,11 in is diverse and includes 16 in Europe, 13 also briefed each other on the political and responsibilities instead.Members governments blame their avoid to They noted that sources.journalists often tried external from receive they funding of the considering independent question They and free the be could journalists whether media”. over freepondered independent of “role the and on the report on draft views exchanged Members interest tothe ACP countries. special of issues review to and European2010 the March 27 on counterparts with Parliament meeting joint the for prepare to March 24 on met Affairs. The Political Affairs Committee Politicalon Committee the on serving currentlyEnvironment. is the Namibia and Affairs Social on Committee Political the Economic on on Trade, and and Finance Development, Committee Committee Committees Affairs, the Standing – three divided into ACP is The year. Assembly a Parliamentary times four are held counterparts EU with Sessions countries. ACP the of in Parliament of 2005 April Bamako, 15 Members Mali,fromdrawn is on Assembly, the established of membership The their European Unioncounterparts. with manner coordinated negotiate a in and positions harmonise its ideas, enables exchange consult, to States members of Group the ACP of Assembly Parliamentary The 2010.1 April to March 24 Spain,from Tenerife, in respectively sessions Parliamentary and 19th 20th their held Joint (JPA) Assembly ACP-EU and the Assembly Parliamentary Pacific (ACP) and Caribbean African, The By Ndaningaweni Nghileendele Sessions Parliamentary Joint Hold ACP -EU h Mlenu Dvlpet Goals Development Millennium the On countries. EU the from transfers fromintensivetechnological and trade while ACP countries could also benefit EU, the from benefit could countries the that bananas.ACPnoted Speakers the need to preserve the production of and migration change, climate against 29 Joint March2010. struggle the highlighted It on ACP-EU met the Assembly Parliamentary of Session the Meanwhile, 2010. December in DRC, Kinshasa,in session next the to media to independent and free of role the agreed on report draft Assembly the on debate postpone ACP The in June thisyear. Faso,Ouagadougou,Burkina in signed initialed by both ACP and EU, would be Cotonou Agreement,revised the that revealed He recession. global the to due ground against lost recover and fight poverty the up scale to sought development benefits as ACP countries noted more to lead could He cooperation that boundaries. national natural across and actions concerted needed and far-reaching were crisis climate financial international the and change that emphasised Chambas global the crises. to due challenges many with faced been ACP had that member-states noted who Chambas Ibn Mohammed Dr. The Secretary-General, new its countries. by addressed was raised Assembly their issues on concerning speak could but vote, to right the the without at Assembly observers were who Niger, March and Madagascar 26th from representatives non-parliamentary on accredited 2010, held Assembly the of Session The ACPParliamentary and Cabinet. Parliament new the of swearing-inthe President;and the of inauguration the about Committee the informed also Independence He 2010. March 20th 21st on Anniversary Namibia’s to in the country, with specific references situation political the on Committee the updated delegation, Nambahu, Tommy Hon. Namibian the of Leader countries. their in prevailing situation Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 21

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 22 h 2s Ssin f h ACP the of Session Parliamentary Assembly will take place 21st The Lisbon Treaty. the of 12 Article with contradiction EPAsin werecountries;that ACP the and of situations environmental and cultural social,economic, the account into taking negotiated be EPAsshould interim agreements;global negotiate to order in hand; suspended be in should agreements hand negotiations go EPAs should and assistance of development that number cautioned speakers A (EPAs). Agreements Assembly on the Economic Partnership the briefed Machado Aguiar Mr. João Trade for Director-General EU The with UNICEF toprevent appealed childtrafficking. They unacceptable. was abuse sexual and exploitation for that country that in adding children of trafficking compromised; be not should Haiti of sovereignty the resolved that also They Haiti. of people Haiti be fully owned by the government and should and of quick-fix a be not re-constructionshould the that to afford it to clean.start They warned cancellation of that island nation’s debt for appealed speakers Haiti,some On skewed the economic crisis. and stability, sustainability development, others, were, among countries ACP-EU the facing Miguel Angel Moratinos said challenges ForeignMr. of Affairs Minister Spanish origin. of country at provide aid development to was this only prevent to the way that stressing drain, and brain lives of loss associated the and fromAfrica migration of highlighted problem the He crisis. economic despite the budget aid the development its increasing applauded for Spain of Michel Government JPA, Louis ACP-EU Mr. the of Co-President with correlation poverty andpoliticalinstability. its highlighting power, of assumption undemocratic stability.opposed of urged The Assembly political and achievement gender were MDGs the the to Important ACP countries made notable progress. few a only that noted was (MDGs),it ntaie i Lbay n Research and Library “Innovative in theme Initiatives the under held Africa from Southern 12-16 April 2010. The conference, and (APLESA) was held in Blantyre, Malawi, Eastern of Libraries Parliamentary of Association the of Conference Annual 11th The By PaulinaShipahu Namibian EmbassyinBrussels. the at Secretary Ndadi,Ms.First Elina and Nghileendele, Mr. NP Assembly), by Principal Parliamentary Clerk (National accompanied Nambahu, Tommy Hon. 2-6 by led was delegation Namibian from held December be 2010 in Kinshasa, DRC. The will Assembly Belgium. Parliamentary Joint next The Brussels,yearin this September 28 on eeae t te nul ofrne f PEA itrd ih h Sekr of Speaker the of Parliament ofMalawi, with Mrs. MatildaKatopola (seated, 2ndfrom left). pictured APLESA of Parliament Conference of Malawi Rt. Hon. Chimunthu Banda Annual (seated, 4th from left) and the Clerk the to Delegates Malawi Convene in Parliaments APLESA from theNational both Assembly. Assistant, Library the Paulina Shipahu, Ms. and Services Computer and was Library Gei- of Director the Namibia khoibes, Marianne Ms. time. by first represented the for the conference of the attended member association, new a Seychelles, and Zimbabwe. Seychelles, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania,Swaziland, Namibia, Annual Mozambique, 11th parliaments the Kenya,Conference:Botswana,Malawi, following at represented the with countries,15 of composed is APLESA delivery information for service APLESA stakeholders. efficient and member- among effectivean countries;establish to and networking and communication member promote among countries; and sharing cooperation resource promote to are informeddecisions. objectivesmain Its make parliaments enable to sharing, through mission,resource information and networking the has APLESA Chimunthu Banda. Henry Honorable Rt. Malawi, of Parliament was officially opened Speaker the by It the of Executive. APLESA the the with by collaboration in Malawi organised of Parliament was 21st Century”, the in Parliaments for Services a be a akece i te ainl Assembly, Constitutional andLegal National Affairs. on Committee the Standing the of in Chairperson as serving backbencher a been has she 2005 From Affairs. Home of Minister Development Deputy and Rural and Housing Government, Local and Regional of Minister Deputy as served 1996.She in Hon. Kasingo became Member of the National Assembly Gurirab. Re-elected Speaker oftheNational Assembly, Hon. Dr. Theo-Ben Peter Katjavivi Assembly,Prof.Hon.National the in Chief Whip Party SWAPO F rom The c Deputy Speaker oftheNational Assembly, Hon. Loide Kasingo. hambers of theopposition,” declared Prof. Katjavivi. members of goodwill gaining as well as colleagues Party and will continue to count on the support of my SWAPO responsibility this undertaken have me.I in shown have to thank my SWAPO Party (colleagues) for the trust they the National Assembly as an honour. In this respect, I wish “I consider my election as a SWAPO Party Chief Whip in (2008- 2010). Commission Planning National (2003-2006); the Director of and General Union (2006-2008); European Germany to the Ambassador and Belgium to (1992-2003);Ambassador Namibia of University the of thereafter inaugurated in March 1990. He He was first Vice-Chancellor 1989. was National which Assemblythe in of Member a became Constitution Namibian the Constituent the of Member a was Assemblydrafted that Party Chief Whip in the National Assembly. Prof. Katjavivi Hon. Professor Peter Katjavivi has been elected SWAPO of GenderEqualityandChild Welfare. Doreen Sioka, MP, Hon. who succeeds has Committee,since been appointed Central Minister Party SWAPO the of Speaker of member Assembly.National Kasingo,Hon.a the 4th the was Gurirab Dr. Speaker. Deputy as Kasingo Loide Hon.Assembly,National with 5th the of Speaker elected been has Gurirab Dr.Hon.Theo-Ben Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 23

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 24 Affairs. Economic of Department the in headquarters national National the Kazondovi workedformerly as SWAPO the at Party Administrator Ms. 2010. of April 6 Speaker Private from effective Deputy Assembly appointed the been to has Secretary Kazondovi Beulla Ms. Staff on theMove on Staff National CouncilasSenior Accountant. the for working was 2010.She 1 April from effect with Chief as Accountant Minister Prime the of Office the to transferred and promoted been has ImmanuelMs. Hilya 00 Se omry okd o te oo Vehicle Centre. Motor the Information for the of Head as (MVA)Fund Administration worked formerly She January 2010. 11 from effect with Assembly National the at Librarian Chief appointed been has Cruz Da Rina Mrs. position at the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Speaker Deputy National the Assembly. of Office same the the at in position worked formerly She Secretary. as Private Assembly National the to Secretary Deputy the of Office the to transferred been has Lizazi Ms.Namasiku Accountant attheNationalCouncil. with effect from 1 February 2010. He worked as Accountant as Education Assistant of Ministry the to transferred and promoted been has Shinime Mr. Ndinomwaameni Staff on theMove on Staff National Assembly. the at DTAOffice the for workedpreviously 2010. She at the Services National Council effective from 1 InformationJanuary and General of Director Private the to as Secretary appointed been has Hoveka Tjeripove Ms. Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January 25

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 26 Parliamentary Clerk. Parliamentary as Assistant National Assembly Mr. the 2010.for worked Tsandib February 1 of from effect Ministry with the Affairs Foreign at Officer Administration Foreign as Mr. Stanley. R. Tsandib has been transferred and promoted Staff on theMove on Staff attachment willendattheofJune 2010. law- a making body,”as Council appreciated Ms.National Udjombala.the of Her six-month role the about lot a Council.National the at helpful friendlyand haveI learnt are Namibia.“People of Polytechnic the at Technology Communication and Journalism of student year final a is the National Council since February 2010. Ms. Udjombala to attachment study on been Ms.has Udjombala Helena Clerk. Parliamentary Assistant as Assembly National the for Ms. worked Katepe 2009. December 1 from effect ofTrade with Industry Ministry and the at Officer Promotion Trade as promoted and transferred been has Katepe JustineMs. Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January

Chairman of the National Council, Hon. Asser Kapere (centre) pictured with representatives from Namibian and Chinese companies who signed various contracts, 25 March 2010, through the “Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation” that exists between Namibia and China. 27

ParliamentJournal Vol.8 No.1 2010 -April January ParliamentJournal 28 foreign citizens resident inGermany. on policy formulating as well as management defence,disaster asylum,rights,civil security, civil to relating matters with call on the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab on 15 April 2010. An eight-member delegation The fromBundestag Committee the deals Committee on Internal Affairs of the German Parliament (Bundestag) paid a courtesy