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ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal  Editor aattl ad ebr o te ulc h cm to came who public the various of of members and heads parastatals chiefs, service Governors, Regional corps, diplomatic the of members included which guests cultural groups did not disappoint the big crowd of invited The regions. respective their from learners with paraded who Governors Regional their by supported streets the the lining regions five from learners with Building, Parliament surrounding grounds the on event colourful a was tolerance. of mode compassionate a in Namibia find would (2009) the that prays of and whole hopes he saying sentiments, the same shared Gurirab, Theo-Ben Dr. of Assembly, Speaker National The world. the in elsewhere happened has as strife civil or violence by the consumed not that was ensure country to desire the by guided lives their live Responsibilities inaLivingParliament.” February 19 on Parliament Fourth the of Session Seventh the opened officially Pohamba Hifikepunye President exception. no of Namibia officially opens Parliament. The year the from rested November-December have recess, the members President the of the after Republic February, of May theirsoulsrestineternal peace! the bereaved family, relatives and friends of the deceased. Pandeni respectively. Parliament Journal John conveys its condolences Hon. to late (SWAPO) the who passed away on and (CoD) Gertze Kalla to contributors and Hon. late the are These evolution. democratic members Namibia’s brilliant its of two lost witness theofficialopeningofParliament. 0 ad h floig ainl lcin year election national following the and 2008 008, under the theme “Citizens Rights and Rights “Citizens theme the under 2008, T T E O From the ey er uig h scn week second the during year very his year’s official opening of Parliament opening official year’s his to Namibians urged President he a a nt, huh Primn has Parliament though, note, sad a n 12 and 14 March this year 2008 was as ours, parliament is not a preserve a not is parliament ours, as such society democratic and free a In citizens, with specialfocusonouryouth. our all in constitutionalism values and traditions of democracy and the inculcating and nurturing continue to you encourage I the line. in welcoming presence colourful their the see of part to pleased indeed be was I programme. to country the of regions different from children school including for parliament congratulate I State a function. for organs together come three State of the when solemn a republic occasion, indeed is our It governed. which is to according traditions in democratic and is provisions today constitutional Namibia’s with here keeping gathering ‘Our President followsbelow the of statement abridged The 2008. on Pohamba Hifikepunye President Excellency His by opened officially was Namibia of Parliament T addressing Parliament President Hifikepunye Pohamba

POHAMBA OPENS e eet Ssin f h Fourth the of Session Seventh he PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT . 9 February 19 hr ctzn ae ecm to welcome are citizens institution where an is Parliament living process. A law-making the come witness to can citizens an where is assembly It only. lawmakers elected of o lvn Cnttto fo which from Constitution living a to expression gives parliament living A apartheid of colonialism. tyranny the defeat to unity in together rose yet oppression, of years many endured who people a traditions and shared historical experiences as our by shaped and informed Namibian, uniquely is that democracy our collective responsibility to mould a so that it can grow deeper roots. It is democracy our nurture to citizens all their of responsibility the shaping is It democracy. in role central a play people, presupposes that citizens must the for people, the by government A balances. checks-and and the powers of separation of doctrines the the of within parameters its mandate out carries constitutional that Parliament a is It debate. and are discussion that for tabled matters all on lawmakers elected the by and debates informed well in-depth constructive, Parliament for living calls a of concept The is that Parliament a transparent, honestandefficient. is it Indeed, disabilities. with people including all, to accessible is that one is parliament living A programmes. outreach other and hearings public through matters legislative in heard voices their make of parliament Chief Justice, Mr. Peter Shivute, leading members of the judiciary for the official opening

at thecentreofthoseendeavours. be should Parliament living A today. country our in prevails that stability and peace the safeguard to nation our of growth our democratic ideals. This will enable the fosters that manner peaceful a in rights democratic their exercise always should citizens Our world. the in elsewhere happened has as strife civil or violence by consumed desire to ensure that our country is not We should live our lives guided by the peaceful co-existence. an unshakeable sense of tolerance and duty and responsibility are to cultivate our State, democratic a in citizens As Day. Constitution we our commemorate that month this during is it that fact the by highlighted further authority. is This and their mandates derive respective State the of organs all • • • • • • • • • • • new of laws. Theseinclude: enactment parliament, the in in resulting activities legislative h year The

Affirmative Action(Employment) War VeteransAct;and Income TaxAmendmentAct; Motor VehicleAccidentFundAct; Environmental ManagementAct; Control Amendment Act; Medicines andRelatedSubstances Companies Amendment Act; Electricity Act; Appropriation Act; Value-Added TaxAmendmentAct; The LabourAct; Amendment Act. 0 wtesd increased witnessed 2007 Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April



ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal  agreements andconventions. It is also expected to ratify international legislation. of pieces many consider to schedule hectic a have will parliament During the course of this new session, now boundbytheirprovisions. are citizens her and Namibia such, As part and parcel of our laws and become statutes. now have agreements These • • 979; • • • • • international agreements: following the ratified parliament our session, previous the bilateral In instruments. legal these multilateral and of the implementation from benefit agreements. Our to stands country international acceding and to ratifying by national interest our promote parliament to our continues work, its Through regulatory mechanisms. measures as well as administrative and service and delivery by putting efficiency in place appropriate of levels the our country. of They are intended development to improve economic further and at aimed social towards gains our consolidating are laws These

Accession totheAssociationof Agreement betweenthe International Conventionforthe Convention ontheRightsof Multilateral Agreement between the Treaty betweenNamibiaandChina the DevelopmentandManagement Memorandum ofUnderstandingon African DiamondProducers. and Exemption ofVisaRequirements; Republic ofNamibiaonMutual Government ofMauritiusandthe and theProtocolsof1968 relating toBillsofLanding1924 Unification ofCertainRulesLaw Optional Protocol; Persons withDisabilitiesandits Services; of MaritimeSearchandRescue and SouthAfricaonco-ordination Madagascar, Mozambique,Namibia Governments ofAngola,Comores, on Extradition; of theTransKalahariCorridor;

• • These include: ih h ipoe wbie our website, Parliamentarians improved and the administrative the With and CommunicationsTechnology. embraced the utilization of has Information Parliament our that pleasing is It encouraged. is process legislative the in public general the of participation the that necessary and fitting only is It the process. making policy involve the in citizenry to need and makers, leaders policy political as we our society, in root take to democracy For • • • • • • • • • • • • • nte otec initiative outreach Another areas. rural in those especially communities, our educate and information provide to Namibia of parts different visit to The popular “Parliament Bus” continues the country. of parts other and Parliament of the seat between communication foster to introduced been also have Studios A duties. Parliament and daily Channel Constituency their executing them Internet assist in to the facilities to related and access have staff

Sectional TitlesBill; Public Office-Bearers Anti-Terrorism Bill. Trade inWildlifeBill;and Industrial PropertyBill; Prevention ofOrganizedCrime State FinanceBill; National Planningand Namibian ConstitutionSecond National YouthCouncilBill; Chemical WeaponsConvention Architectural andQuantity Namibia BoardofTradeBill; Criminal ProcedureAmendment Road TrafficandTransport Commission AmendmentBill; (Remuneration andBenefit) Amendment Bill; Construction IndustryCouncilBill; tabled); stakeholders beforethisBillis consultations withrelevant here thattherewillbethorough Amendment Bill(Imustpointout Bill; Surveying Bill; Bill; Amendment Bill;

officially open.’ Namibia of Republic to the of Parliament pleasure 7 distinct the my declare now is It come beforeyouduringthissession. importance and public interest that will national of issues to solutions find to wisdom collective your harness will you that doubt no have I Parliament. of Session new successful and fruitful a Parliament of Members Honourable I would like, once again, to wish all the These and shouldbeexpandedfurther. commendable activities. are activities outreach about Parliamentary learners educate and inform to schools visits Bus Parliament the Project “ The public. the to materials educational exhibit to country the Shows in Agricultural and at Fairs participation Trade Parliament’s our is

” has been introduced, whereby introduced, been has ” th eso o te 4 the of Session Schools’ th

all Namibians enjoy a dignified and dignified a enjoy Namibians that all ensuring by independence our to meaning give our and of uphold to appreciates today duty us to reminder sincerely your Parliament the State. of branches three the effective of country functioning the our consolidating of through law supreme the upholding by manner sincere democratic a in our nation this steer to ability outstanding express your of appreciation and for gratitude further I activities anddecisionsofParliament. situation which has an influence on the tothe socio-cultural very and economic political, pertaining on issues touched significant you President, Comrade afternoon. this to Parliament message inspirational, articulate and encouraging, touching his for President the congratulate I Secondly, well ofthattask. very himself acquitted has Pohamba President that me with agree further will you that trust also I task. small no is alive nation a of hopes the keeping that me with agree will you sure am I aspirations ofourpeople. and hopes the uphold to strive you as of Namibia wish you continued wisdom Members of Parliament and the people clear a in your splendid leadership ability. The is This testimony of the trust that people have Congress. Party SWAPO recent the at Party SWAPO the of President the as election his on F 7 the opening for Pohamba Hifikepunye Hon. Asser Kapere, thanked President The Chairman of the National Council, POHAMBA PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES KAPERE Namibia on19February2008. th rty I ogauae h President the congratulate I irstly, eso o te 4 the of Session th alaet of Parliament lo tdy e r besd y the by blessed are we today Also, to sectors, health mention butafew. and the education of importance the on emphasis continuous your and disasters natural as such government’s response to the current needs, immediate people’s areas. our to responsive be rural to commitment the your echoes Parliament Furthermore, in most people, importantly our of development cultural and socio-economic to the and democracy vision stability, your peace, maintain support fully We by usparliamentarians. Plan Development Three and Vision National the the of for implementation prompt call and effective clarion Your people. of the living standards of the Namibian guided crusade towards the upliftment well- and firm ongoing your for you thank profoundly We life. prosperous Council (left)andtheSpeaker oftheNational oftheNational Assembly (right). theChairman by flanked (centre) Pohamba Hifikepunye President been a brave, committed, exemplary, committed, brave, a been having for you salute always will strength. We renewed and health good you wish and afternoon this presence esteemed your with graced feel We people. Namibian the of lives the in changes great significance which brings positive of issues on support continuous your for you thank we Nujoma, Comrade Excellency, Your Nujoma. Shafiishuna Sam Dr Namibia, of Republic the of President Founding and Nation our of presence of His Excellency, the Father 203 is well received

il etil cniu t tp from tap your fatherlywisdom. to continue certainly we will Nation, the of Father Comrade Namibia. democratic and independent free, a in and struggle liberation the during both leader, unwavering and of Parliament. opening official the of success the to contribution your for you Thank staff. and children the hard work school of the parliamentary Band, the groups, Brass cultural National the services, the members of the Namibian security for not was as it if spirited and colourful been have not would event This agenda iswellreceivedandvalued. development its realising in Namibia presence. Your continuous support to esteemed your with event this gracing and for corps diplomatic the of members ambassadors high Excellencies, commissioners, your you thank I Further, event. this to flair much adds Sebastiaan attendance whose Shikongo Evaristus Commissioner Prison and Ndeitunga Lieutenant-General Shalli, Martin Lieutenant-General of presence the acknowledge also We indeed invaluableandappreciated. and rule of law. Your contributions are democracy enduring Namibia’s in role Court High critical a play to continue who Judges, and Supreme the and Damaseb Petrus President Judge and Shivute Peter Justice Chief on Lordships, place me let record our heartfelt gratitude to Your juncture, this At Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April 

ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal  uidcin i te osiuin But Constitution. separate the in assigned jurisdictions are Judiciary and the Legislature the Executive, The the Republic. of stability the for and people our of well-being the on impact empowering do, as defenders of the State, will have seeing to it that what we think, say and of people.” the voices the with ring must leader said, eloquently statesman great one As people. the for and people the by people, the of Government a is democracy all, After servants- notasmastersabovethem. to history serve the people, and in to do so as their moment another yet for blessings our count and Life grateful be should newborns. We continue. change the and welcome and healing, we need and suffering are who others year, passed past the during on, have who those remember we day, this for together come we As here. And, notleast,thepublicistoo. are parties, political representing different Parliament, both of of Houses Members here. are robes, colourful their in Justices, The here. is and legislature judiciary. The President of executive, the Republic State: of elected an annual reunion of of the three is branches This people. in Chamber the of representatives gathered august are this we again, ‘Once 19 February2008. on Parliament 7 Fourth the the of of Session opening the of occasion the on Gurirab, Theo-Ben Dr. Hon. the Speaker of the National Assembly, F PARLIAMENT ATPRESIDENT WELCOMES SPEAKER loig s h saeet ae by made statement the is ollowing All of us will do well by well do will us of All Te a o the of ear “The th

these premier authorities of the State the of authorities premier these citizens. Checks and balances between individual for as well as nation, the of mandates to interlocking work through together for them the enjoins good it utr n nt o ae machetes have to just shot, be to or them at brandished not and butter and bread want People help. for out crying and bleeding is Africa because political is us, of all by action concerted lacking and will is What blame. the escape can African No usual. as business like treated be not must It forever. continue cannot which news bad is This sight. in end no is There dying. are children and women men, Innocent end. no have to seem woes Africa’s Lately, challenges. with come succession and transition of Politics in ourRepublic. disparities, corruption social and exclusion of practices first eliminating by only things these achieve socio-economic can we But Namibians. reconciliation of all for opportunities creation national and promote stability, to cause common a share Government, parliament and the courts government. of accountability and law of between rule the balance a ensure to serve School learners lining up for theofficialopening ofparliament learners School hi ies n plc atraie on alternatives policy and ideas their marketing are are who competitors They only enemies. be to not supposed are opponents political Political and parties. leaders about choices empower the Elections people to people. make free informed a of pulse the Democratic elections are the heart and present the circumstances. under hollow sounds outsiders or history. That blame game blame today cannot we this for But hopelessness. of sense of and degree suffering high is There accomplices losers. and us of everyone makes ethnicity This mayhem. and anarchy of on brink approach a humans way, based the become violence acts and of bickering political When without scandals. and invincible is cause a when youth for being different. Politics inspires the eorc. hy r useful and transparency. are fairness reconciliation, unity, of ideals constitutional They instruments for helping to advance the of democracy. inherent are characteristics diversity, ethnic and cultural including pluralism, Political the minds of voters for the ballot box. n dcae h 7 the declare and address the Joint Session of Parliament to President, Comrade you, invite to kindly Parliament, of behalf on delight, personal and honour distinct a again, On that pleasant note, I now have, once to ourpeopleandAfrica. brilliant legacy and outstanding service you, Comrade, and salute you for your of the Namibian Nation. We welcome Nujoma, our First Sam President and Dr. Father Comrade of here presence the recognize we time, same the At later onanappropriateoccasion. at the Party Headquarters, about them co-workers capable of team eminent an have You you. and with commiserate support full cooperation. Perhaps, I should say, we our extend and you congratulate warmly We Party. powers of the State the and bothof the combining SWAPO now and up and Since we last met, you have moved on forlorn mirage. that its mission will not end up a mere but it needs its true believers to inspiration, ensure authentic an remains still us make winners, yet again. African renaissance will that Doing or prejudice. favour fear, without to people our agreeing of all serving and nation, peacefully disagree our continue we building as tolerance of mode compassionate a and form good a in year, election of whole the year, eventful this that pray and hope I of court law. the and dialogue through disputes of resolution ensuring as well as trust, mutual responsibilities, civic constitutional rights and continue accompanying citizens’ to values, common duty for striving noble a is Ours Fourth Parliamentofficiallyopen. 009, will find Namibia find will 2009, 008, and the next the and 2008, th eso o the of Session COOPERATION KAPERE SEEKS onre i te ra o tae and trade education. two of areas the the in countries between cooperation of possibilities the discussed lawmakers issues, Jordanian the and parliamentary Kapere Chairman from Apart Prime Minister, Mr.NaderAl-Thahabi. Kingdom’s Hadi the and Abdul Al-Majali; of Mr. (House Representatives), Parliament of Affairs Speaker the Foreign Al-Fayez; Faisal Mr. the Committee, the of Al-Rafai; Zaid Chairman of Mr. President Senate, the the with discussions visit, Hon. Kapere held behind-camera the in to independence Council Namibia’s since Parliament National Jordanian the Chairperson a of exchange by ever undertaken first visit the was This two UpperHousesofParliaments. the foundation of relation between the signify would that Jordan of Kingdom March from 27 visit, record a paid Kapere has Asser Honourable Council T JORDAN WITH SENATE OF Jordanian Parliament Mr.from gift Hon.a the Hadi receivingAl-Majali,Speaker of Abdul Kapere the Asser e himn f h National the of Chairman he 008, to the Senate of the of Senate the to 2008, 9. uig his During 1990. to 24 n lgsain Te igs eo may veto King’s The legislation. signs veto any may and King laws all executes The and services. and civil the military in posts major all and judges, all the Representatives, of and House Senate the of members all Minister, Prime the appoints King The Representatives. of House the in the deputies of half number members, 55 has It terms. eight-year for King society, the by Jordanian appointed the of members prominent of composed is Senate The issues. governance on Minister Prime the with contact well constant in being as as ministers erring of trial the the and constitution the of interpretation Senate the legislation, involve Jordanian chiefly Council) (Al-Ayan the to of functions addition In Senate A poiin ulm Brotherhood Party. Muslim the opposition from are Senate current the of members Four education. and health as such fields various on experts or the diplomats, career in long forces, officers armed ranking high either were years, 60 of age the over mostly not drawn likewise from the Cabinet. are Members, members its executive, As the Senate is independent from the or dissolve thelegislatureasheseesfit. suspend convene, may King The two-thirds parliament. of houses both in majority a by only overridden be Brief

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ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 10 the West Bank, but Jordan continued Jordan but Bank, West the and Jerusalem East conquered Israel of War Arab-Israeli Day Six the April in the Parliament Jordanian by formalized was River Jordan Hashemite rule over both banks of the changed on Jordan to was name Kingdom’s The Bank. West the and Jerusalem eastern held Jerusalem while Transjordanian troops Iraq, held Israel Lebanon, Syria, and Transjordan Egypt, of armies the by in Israel on attack combined a Following Arabs. the by rejected was internationalise Jerusalem, but the plan a into to and State Arab an and State Jewish Palestine partition to voted to In allied Britain. Kingdom independent an On emirate. semi-autonomous a as 1921 the in Britain by established Transjordan, was country called Originally Islam astheprincipalreligion. with Arabic, is language principal The while areas rural in lives population the of percent 71 people. million five over just of population a with km square Hashem. The Kingdom has a land area of 89 Prophet grandfather, the Muhammad’s from term decent of The claim Jordan. “Hashemite” referstothemonarchy’s of Kingdom west. Its full official name is Hashemite the to Israel and south, and east the to Arabia Saudi northeast, the to Iraq north, the to Syria by bordered is It Peninsula. Arabian the of northwest with situated government, monarchy representative constitutional a Jordan is of Kingdom Hashemite The Basic Information aboutJordan Arabs andnon-Muslimminorities. non- for reserved few a and Muslims with the majority of seats held by Sunni East Bank and half the from the from West Bank, half traditionally members, of suffrage The House of Representatives has universal in enfranchised House were by (women terms the year four- for elected are to Representatives Deputies 25 May pret ie n ra areas. urban in live percent 29 4, h Uie Nations United the 1947, 1946, Transjordan became April 26 4, n the and 1949, 950. In 1950. 1973). 1967, 1948 206 110

8 we, n epne to response in when, 1988 until Bank West the claim to King Hussein relinquished sovereignty relinquished Hussein King and Palestinian uprising), claims to Palestinian self-determination, mass (the By PatrickMilton,MA NAMIBIA VISITS PARLIAMENTOF SPEAKER GERMAN and war, signs treaties. As declares King the government. Forces, Armed the the of Commander-in-Chief of branch independent an is branch judicial The government. the of the of branch legislative constitutes House (Senate), the Notables with along which, Deputies of House elected the before responsible is cabinet The Cabinet. or Ministers, of Council the and Minister executive authority through the Prime his exercises king forces.The Armed the of Commander-in-Chief Executive the Chief and the the State, is of I, Head Hussein King father his of February 7 since throne the on Al-Hussein, bin II Abdullah King Majesty His monarch, institution of government. The current predominant and powerful most the far by is the monarchy the Constitution, Under over theWestbank. pn a w-a wrigvst (16-7 working-visit two-day the a spent (CDU) of Union Democratic Lammert Christian Norbert Town, Cape in held parliament of (IPU) speakers and parliamentarians of Union Conference Inter-Parliamentary T Konrad AdenauerFoundation) (PhD Candidate,Internat kn a hr dtu fo the from detour short a aking 9 floig h death the following 1999 Jordanian 1952 July 31 intifada

April the Zimbabweancrisis. issues were also touched upon, notably frustrating possibly and sensitive that denied be cannot it although constructive dialogue, for opportunities with On the whole, the visit proved fruitful, (KAS). the Foundation of Adenauer Konrad Vice-Chairman the as and – Germany of Republic Federal the of official ranking Parliament second-highest the Federal – German the of President the as capacity dual his in seen tofarewellinthisregard. that was democracy, stable a stressed as Namibia, Lammert However, Germany. in communities business of part the an on consideration were important particular in Namibia and Africa in stability of perceptions that out pointed of but trade, in desirability increase an the his over agreement expressed Lammert two countries. the between trade of intensifying prospects the about enthusiastic where the president proved particularly Pohamba was bi-lateral trade relations The President with discussed chiefly Goethe-Centre. topic the at book launch a and Assembly, National the at dialogues held also He (Hifikepunye Pohamba). and President Nujoma) current the Sam (Dr. visit President Founding Lammert’s the with meetings of included highlights The of theGermanParliament SpeakerLammert, Norbert Dr Hon.Prof 0) n idok H came He Windhoek. in 2008) rfsinl ls i atiig the attaining in class professional and underlined the role of an educated he speech, education of importance the his stressed In speaker. key the on speeches of series a during 60,000 N$ further TUCSIN in awarded foundation founded was which Norbert-Lammert-Foundation the by university supported is TUCSIN education. level to entry permitting marks, thus examination leavers’ school a second chance to improve their high TUCSIN which, for to visit Lammert’s during Less controversial issues were covered commission. electoral dominated (ZANU-PF) in the faith have to needs one that was credibility, democratic all government, eliminates acting desired the the of outcome reached has one until re-count after re-count out carrying that claim reasonable Lammert’s response to Pohamba’s and Nujoma’s niceties. diplomatic evasive with met with government regard to the Zimbabwean crisis were Namibian the of disappointing. position the on enquiries proved Lammert’s elite, ruling most two important figures the of the towards Namibian directed he which crisis, Zimbabwean lamentable the on questioning of line probing Lammert’s Hon. meetingwiththeformer President Prof ofNamibia, DrLammert DrSamNujoma. Arl a wih amr was Lammert which at April, 16 30 years, has given students The 200. Nama and San communities was also was communities San and Nama from government colonial German the by for reparations of committed activities genocidal alleged issue German The possible committees. foreign affairs country’s two the between relations reciprocal establish to desire expressed mutually and the and Germany Namibia between included cooperation covered topics The Sioka. affairs Doreen Hon Assembly, National foreign the the committee and the Deputy Speaker of of meeting members Assembly, National the April) at (17 Windhoek in his day of second morning the spent Lammert in acompetitivesystem. countries other over edge economic by the Bundestag (federal parliament), (federal Bundestag the by approvingly referred He to MPs. motions passed German of majority the by rejected be probably will ‘genocide’ descendants of the victims of the the for alleged payments reparation secure German to seeks which Germany, in Party Left the by proposed motion that a predicted Lammert alleged ‘genocide’. the on dialogue and debate for asking government, German the Namibian the in government by official adopted an motion to present. made journalist was Reference a by broached 0 aant eeo Damara, Herero, against 1904 006 and submitted to submitted and 2006 which acknowledge a special German special a acknowledge which Rule of Law in Namibia in Law of Rule publication the for launch book a at speech keynote a Later that morning, Lammert delivered general. in Namibia to aid development than specific to desirable and effective less are groups reparations direct that argue but Namibia, to responsibility bec ‘lmnts h democratic system’. the ‘eliminates absence whose judiciary’, the of independence ‘indisputable the and vote, popular via the possibility of changing the government identified Lammert law, of rule state governed in accordance with the democratic the of pillars indispensable a order to truly constitute a in possess must state a characteristics affable an crucial In the expounded Lammert media. style the as well as society, civil and organisations rights human from representatives professors, lawyers, law Attorney-General), members judges, of the Ministry of other Justice (and various Shivute, Justice Peter Chief including present, also were academics and officials ranking as acted master Diescho of ceremony. Several other high Joeseph political analyst The Bösl. Anton and Horn state governed by the rule of law. ua Rgt ad the and Rights Human , edited by Nico by edited , Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April Rechtstaat Rechtstaat – As 11

ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 12 visit. eventful but short his during opened heofficially Windhoek in office new whose Foundation, Adenauer Konrad the as such foundations, political the name would he others, by emulated be should which identify institutions German to pressed if that added he However, countries. other for model its a and as serve could that little institutions system German the in saw he that conceded Lammert systems, Referring to the diversity of democratic parliament. and government between power of pronounced with regard especially to the balance often are differences such the similarities. He also mentioned that as significant as often are differences the that and country to country from widely vary systems democratic arguedthat Lammert speech his In high. relatively is independence judicial of degree the that launch), book the at presented essays of collection the in ‘The rule of law in Namibia’ (contained article their in do as Skeffers and Amoo conclude, might one Namibia, in of independence enjoyed by the judiciary degree the a on comment in not did other Lammert Although eachfashion. symbiotic reinforces is other and each judiciary on dependent independent rule mutually democratic an that and argued He launch attheGoetheZentrum,launch Windhoek. Honourable guests and members of the legal and media fraternity attending the book theHumanRightsandRuleofLawinNamibiapublication. launching Lammert Dr Prof and Shivute Justice Representative),Chief Resident (KAS Bösl Dr odto o te aaeet f h rl o lw n the and to criticallyanalysethesuccessesandfailures. law of attempts and rule Namibia, in rights human the basic of observance of management the of current the condition and aspects major on focuses publication This and humanrightsprinciples. law of rule the on based democracy, working Namibian a maintained the has Namibia years, makes 18 past the new for that, what is exceptional totally case However, a Africa. not, in is and invention was, constitution democratic A rights. political and civil basic the all protects and Rights Human of Declaration Universal the on based is which Rights, of Bill a is and unique, also is considered nation to be new one of the the most of modern worldwide. Constitution It includes The Canada, from Group France, Germany, Persons GreatBritain,andtheUnitedStates. Eminent so-called the and Union Soviet the Cuba, also South but power Africa, colonial the involving process, international really a were settlement the transition period, while the negotiations that in led to role the final significant a played Nations United The state. nation irreversible transformation, resulting in a sovereign democratic process towards this independence in itself was a important unique and The an Africa. of landscape was political changing the 1990 on landmark in Namibia of independence The

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Union) Democratic (Christian CDU is Prof. Norbert Lammert of the ruling the after The current President of the country Bundestag the President of the republic (Chancellor). in official ranking second-highest the is he/she protocol, to According State. the of Branch Legislative the and parliament German Federal (the Parliament) Bundestag represents the of President The Bundesta The Presidentof the Konrad AdenauerFoundation Lawyer, Internatthe by CorneliaGlinz COMPARISON ASSEMBLY: A THE NATIONAL OF AND SPEAKER THE BUNDESTAG OF PRESIDENT h lgl ai fr h Peiet of President the for basis legal The 2005 there have been six Deputy g hog a ert blo) lcin by election (ballot) secret elected a through is and parliament in faction President is proposed by the strongest the Traditionally, chairperson. as acts MP senior) (most oldest the session, support the President with his work. his with President the support of Vice-Presidents The Praesidium Bundestag. the the form together The President and the Vice-Presidents The Praesidium of Houses Parliament. the authority in power police domestic and exercises and Bundestag the heads of also administration of the He/she representative Bundestag. external the the is impartially. 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Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab current The Minister. Prime Deputy the and Minister fourth-highest Prime the President, the is ranking official in the country after the Namibia of The Speaker of the National Assembly National The Speakerof the of direction parliament. the concerning issues discuss to the regularly meets Praesidium session, in is parliament Whilst Assembl y 005, with 2005, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. Deputy the and Speaker the of absence the of case the in followed be to procedures the stipulates also It Speaker. Deputy the and Speaker the of election the on rules detailed contains This Constitution. the of 59 Article to according proceedings and business its of conduct the determine which procedure of rules are which Orders and Rules Standing pass also their terms. The National Assembly can of termination the as well as Speaker Deputy the Speaker, the the of election governing regulations provides Legal Basis to provideadeputy. unable currently are parties minority so party, ruling the by filled currently are Speaker Deputy of and Speaker the positions Both Speaker. Deputy one only is there Namibia In Speaker. Deputy as (SWAPO) Sioka Doreen fr eape hog a oe f no confidence). of vote a through example (for, Assembly National the of resolution be removed from office at any time by legislative period (of 5 years). They awhole can throughout office in necessarily remain not do and Speaker Deputy Speaker The procedure. same the follows then Speaker Deputy the of election The Secretary. the by out carried are nominations fresh tie, a of case the In conducted. be will ballot secret by election an candidate, one without Assembly further ado. Only if there is more than National the of Speaker elected duly as declared be will but elected be even not will he/ she Speaker, as proposed is person one only If consent. former’s the with MP attending an by nominated be can A as Speaker of the house. An absent MP MP chairperson. another nominate can MP as voting voting acts Assembly this During National the of Secretary the process, present. are of majority a by Assembly National new a of election the following session first the during elected is Speaker the Germany, in As Election oftheSpeaker their for special tasks. provides it Furthermore, Article 51 of the Namibian Constitution vtn Ms who MPs voting 37 Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April 13

ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 14 udsa i te second-highest the ranking official ofthestate. is Bundestag the of President the that fact is reflected the by which significant, more with functions are state of matters official to regard His parliament. of representative external the as role his in manifested importance, ceremonial higher-standing a has Bundestag the of President the contrast, By process. the legislative in influence him significant gives which tie, a of case the in right casting vote his is Speaker the about distinctive is What similar. very legal underpinnings of the two are also The are function. and meaning in (Namibia) similar Assembly the of National Speaker the and the of Bundestag President the whole the On Conclusion the executionoftheirduties. in Speaker the Deputy the and to Speaker services support provides executive Speaker the of Office The Office oftheSpeaker the NationalAssembly. of Secretary the by performed is task this Instead, Assembly. National the of part administrative the constitute German system, the Speaker does not the unlike But authorities. other and Council the National the with State, of dealings Head his in Assembly National the of representative and for spokesperson a as acts Speaker counterpart, the German his to Similar the deciding vote at ordinary sessions. cast may Speaker the disagreement), are attend bills (or tie a of event the in But on. voted which House not during Whole Committee the does of proceedings Speaker the Unlike the President of the Bundestag, apart proceedings, from theStandingRulesandOrders. of conduct the concerning rulings make to authority the has also he/she task this perform To Assembly. National the of over sittings presiding the is of Speaker duties Namibian principal the the of One of Bundestag. the those of President German to comparable are The Speaker’s duties and responsibilities Speaker Duties Responsibilities and of the Born 23January1939,Usakos, Portrait of theSpeakers Exile, 1962-989. Career: 1999. Honorary Doctorate(Law),UNAM, M.A., TempleUniversity,USA,197. B.A., TempleUniversity,USA,1969. and TeacherTraininginNamibia. Primary andSecondaryEducation Education: Khomas Region. Erongo region.ResidesinWindhoek, Personal: since 1990. Member oftheNationalAssembly Minister ofForeignAffairssince1990. until 19March2005. Prime Ministersince27August00 2005. National Assemblyonthe20March Elected SpeakeroftheFourth Legislative Profile: Speaker oftheNational Assembly Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Affairs, 1986-90. 1972-86. SwapoSecretaryforForeign Head, SwapoMissiontotheUN, Mission toUNandUSA,1964-72. Associate Representative,Swapo

Member oftheBundestagsince1980. 2001 to005. from Bundestag the of Vice-President his 16thperiodsince2005. in Bundestag the of President Elected Legislative Profile: President oftheBundestag Prof. Dr. Lammert Norbert Konrad AdenauerFoundation. Since the CDUonregionallevel. to 199 council ofBochum. 1975 to Since 1966memberoftheCDU. Career: PhD, RuhrUniversitätBochum,1975 Ruhr UniversitätBochum1972 Oxford University197 Studies ofSociology Education: Resides inBerlin. Germany. Born 16November948,Bochum, Personal: in functions different different ministries. then Since

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America as a continent of savages and savages of continent a as America North and Europe in seen is “Africa movies. Tarzan of prism the through DTA leader said, Africa had been seen disease and poverty”. For too long, the ignorance, wars, civil of quagmire the non “the was Africa of unity the by members of the diplomatic corps, that attended meeting, the informed Kaura Hon. remarks, opening his In Hon Katuutire Kaura and centreright. centre the of parties political minded like- and Africa in of parties democratic association working a and (IDU) Union Democratic International the of organisation regional a is 8 Africa of on Windhoek March in Parliament Managers at Campaign (DUA) and Africa Executive of Union Democrat ofthe meeting the opened he officially when call this made Kaura Hon. which the continent was categorized”. up and change the ugly picture through “wake to Africans young on called has Kaura Katuutire Honourable (DTA) Alliance Turnhalle Democratic the of A URGES KAURA THE MORASS, OF OUT AFRICA RAISE URGES KAURA THE MORASS, OF OUT AFRICA RAISE Member of Parliament and President for the upliftment of Africa out of out Africa of upliftment the for 0. h Dmca Union Democrat The 2008. ie qua sine h Cno, wna Brni Sierra Burundi, Rwanda, Congo), the of Republic (Democratic D.R.C the in fuels these civil wars and tribal Europe conflicts Yes, lines. tribal along each other slaughtering are that cannibals Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia and Zambia, of Kaunda Kenneth Kenya, of Kenyata Jomo Tanzania, of Nyerere Julius Egypt, of Nasser Abdul Gamal of Liberia, Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, and men Brooks Angie Mrs. – Africa of women great the Kaura, Hon. to compassion, with dedication and selflessness. travel According must road we a and responsibility collective our is stressed, he That, prosperity.” of ground and high accountability democracy, the peace, to it raise and backwardness of morass parties “to raise the continent out of the Hon. Kaura urged follow DUA member- refugee problems andHIV/AIDS.” wars, civil of morass the in wallowing continent an underdeveloped as classified be to long going Africa how is For underdeveloped. as classified longer no is Asia up. woken has Tiger Asian The century. African Africa is categorized. This must be the up. Change the picture through which wake Africans young up wake say “I cut eachothers’throatswithrelish. shillings from our former master. We few a receiving are we as long as ride a for taken are we that realize and up with impunity. We Africans fail can to material wake they raw our that exploiting continue so on so and Leone (photo courtesy ofDie Republikein).(photo courtesy Members of the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA) at their recent meeting in Windhoek , uselessness after Botswana’sindependence. diamonds were discovered immediately Britain Great of surprise the to Only minerals. without country poor a as after until known was Botswana treasures independence. its hiding for Rhodesia South known is Africa Mother named. were and North whom after colonialist big the Rhodes, John Cecil by area diamonds Kimberley the with around playing found were play with as their fore fathers did. They chest which they treasure must not continue to a on sitting were they that Africans fellow reminded Kaura Hon. behind forposterity,heappealed. that follow something leave to order in and map road strengthen us Let Union. African the today and Unity) African of (Organisation OAU the us for left They fortitude. and diligence with the road map we must travel with continent the left have – others many be sold on European markets” European on sold be becoming to would that products of manufacturers America North and Europe to material raw being of providers of state the from We move must Tiger. Asian the like up wake declared. Kaura Hon. century, African the is It ny eoe raiy y making could by multi- that reality and accountability, democracy, renaissance a become emphasised only African Kaura this Hon. India do. and Korea Japan, China, as way same Te fia lo must lion African “The Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April in the in 15

ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 16 ° ° ° ° ° ° the resolved following: and discussed parties member DUA the principle, first this from Starting local.’ is politics ‘All was conference the of theme The DUA. the centre-right member parties of the among strategies campaig and systems election local in practices best share to was meeting the of purpose The Meeting March Executive 7-9 Campaign from and annual its Managers Africa held of (DUA) Union Democratic The Resolutions the DTAlawmakerconcluded. where Kenya in disaster recent the to led has attitude which very that is It it. loose and truism that you cannot run an election to loose elections and not implement the prepared be must parties Ruling be accepted and not merely tolerated. must parties lip Opposition paid to. not service and accepted be must elections fair African and “Free the psychology. into ingrained partism Meeting

do ifelected. would they what electorate the on issues not personalities and inform campaign campaign should election candidates the During their community. serve better to improved be can for services local how on candidate views their their by directly consulted be should voter Every they wish torepresent. communities ofthe the of needs be aware should office government local for Candidates candidates. potential all to training give and process rigorous a using locally, candidates select should parties candidates, quality high ensure To skilled electorate responsibility candidates ofthehighestquality. the a offer to have government parties local effective For representatives. elected all of duty primary the communities is their in people to services quality essential. good Delivering is government Local 500 lives were lost,” were lives 1500 from 0 i Windhoek. in 2008 du the A ° ° otoeet f lcin i Cote in elections of postponement continuous The dictatorship. towards back slipped since have full to democracy, road the on once were who countries, some that alarmed is DUA countries. African many in democracy that note to steady progress pleased has been made toward is DUA The challenge to courts disputed results. the using and process documenting any irregularities election the in step every scrutinise check and to ready play. be fairmust Parties ensure to upon relied be always not can commissions electoral as upheld is law electoral the ensure to responsibility a have Parties cycle. election the in day one of basis the on fair and free declared be can election no and process election the of end or start the not is day Polling processes. the both importance of transparent election of DUA government and opposition expressed of parties Member ° ° oehr ih rsdn Robert President government using of history Mugabe’s with together Zimbabwe, in situation political and economic current observing The election. from the banned been have democracies from all parts of from the observers world foreign that alarmed on Zimbabwe concerns over the planned elections in Furthermore the DUA expresses deep election. urge them to respect the we timetable for and issue particular a is D’Ivoire Most important of all, once elected electorate. the with standing their enhance and promote to projects action social institute must Candidates f oa gvrmns n their in respective countries. governments local of affairs the in interference limited have must decentralisation, governments central effective For presidential candidates. and parliament of a members future for as board spring serves government Local with thepeopletheyrepresent. communicate and consult regularly to continuing promises, election their on deliver must candidates 9 March. The DUA is DUA The March. 29 ASSEMBLY IPU OF ADDRESSES SPEAKER (www.du-africa. org/). speech of freedom and property private liberty, and life citizens’ to right the particular in rights her human restore to Zimbabwe upon calls DUA The re-established. are rights human until people the of will the represent not will Zimbabwe in opposition elections the that assault means activists grievously and intimidate arrest, to forces security sus otne o r-cuy our pre-occupy deliberations. transformation to continue issues paramount development. skills These enhancing and regional integration and exchanging technology promoting practices, best sharing of areas contributed enlarging further to All important. equally been have that others and Initiatives Luso-phone Dialogue, Franco-African of of aegis the also under think held conferences I respectively. in 200 other Region Africa the CPA of and Assembly, IPU of Plenary one Namibia, Windhoek, in my hosted we conferences parliamentary make to major similar of floor think I contribution, the take I ‘As Gurirab: Dr. of speech abridge the is Following from Africa, South Union Town, Cape in held Inter-Parliamentary was which (IPU) the of the at speakers the of one was Gurirab Theo-Ben Dr. Hon. T he Speaker of the National Assembly 8 April 13-18 118 th Assembly 9 and 1996 2008. prudent fiscal policies and better upon and to expenditure public embark of management policies fiscal to prudent expected are governments time, same the at while, budgets national of formulation the in areas priority high remain challenges socio-economic aforementioned The our of benefit the communities. for creation employment and reduction poverty growth, economic forward driving in together work can operators society unions, labour civil and parties political parliamentary sector, our private as such the ways partners and which governments in in play to determining role important an have parliaments recommend National governments. to our by action for solutions workable and unemployment, poverty, HIV/AIDS of issues debate to us inviting for leadership its and parliament host the commend I problems forallofus. and social developments nation-building are demanding Stability, hunger. and disease poverty, by underdevelopment, affected those by felt is economic hardship of impact the challenges, are debating degrees of severity of such economists While challenges. serious facing thus are countries and developing world excluded be cannot the economies of African on effects Spillover the economy. of state aware much threatening very are We Union. Parliamentary 118 the of session plenary Parliamentariansthe Namibian at ilnim eeomn Goals Development Millennium past. That’swherewewanttogo. the of thing a poverty rendering and people our of life of quality improving us in making deliberate efforts towards guide will that vision a future, the into that will take Namibia from programme the integrated present an is It years. next and the which in development transformation national social framework ensures development Vision are doing: The and legal framework speak government. to what we our following national policies, for programmes goals welfare of our citizens the are overarching of sustainability and distribution income reduction, poverty In Namibia, term. long the over productivity and stability macroeconomic sustain f h dcnrlzto programme. decentralization the of closely implementation targeted with coupled are These initiatives implementing. development are we options that strategy formulated reduction has poverty Namibia Similarly, generous and support from our friends work and partners. hard through in the condition of living of our people, MDGs that ensure making a difference towards committed the meeting and poverty of reduction firmly thus Goals is Development the (MDGs) with Vision aligned has Millennium Namibia (MDG): : hs s u long-term our is This 2030: th Inter- the of Assembly 2030. Our country 22 oe mlyet n capacity opportunities. and development building employment more creating and the growth stimulating poor, protecting for earmarked has been years few past the over Budget Resource allocation from the National for self-help. skills and knowledge with people the empower and employment to view creating a with partners social with strengthen government’s initiatives further and teamwork to By want poverty. focuses we of this It causes root PPA. the on the through carried being out poverty is efforts local systemic assessment of in involvement communities The Assessments (PPA): Poverty Participatory the country. of areas peri-urban and rural in transformation fast-track and delivery service improve to intended is This • • • • summed upinthreefocalareas: is strategy budget Government’s The

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ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 18 of the important resolutions adopted resolutions important the of and partners, should see to it that one friends by aided parliaments, National discrimination. for targets them makes their and humanity combating demeans also which stigmatisation are social We essential services. and persons treatment affected to and infected access for equitable enhancing are We AIDS. and HIV of spread the reverse and contain to hard working are We major concerns. ongoing are sectors, private and public both in capital, to access and decision-making of process the in women of participation full enhance ownership to Efforts Namibians. many ensuring for rights and capital to access inequality, addressing towards on Land Reform is a major commitment Furthermore, the Government’s Policy infrastructure engineering. and ICT beneficiation, promotion, development, SMEs as such fisheries, tourism, agriculture, mining, creation employment for investing in those sectors is with Government potential the side, demand the On training input. substantial a vocational received has and education side, supply the On ways. various in challenge this addressing is (MTEF), Medium Term Expenditure Framework the in Government, country. our for pose challenge serious a to continues Unemployment • n tann otoe oe a over short-term. outcomes training and to ensure high quality educational Sector Improvement Programme (ETSIP) Training and Education the introduced has government the safety regard, this In security. public and housing, education, health, to budget national its of share major a dedicate to continuing continues a Namibia goal. national is youth, the for particularly development, and skills resource human Fostering and floods. droughts as such disasters natural of effects the mitigate to 2008/09-010/11 in the by the problem of indebtedness and the and indebtedness of to problem the regard with particular in MDGs, the of achievement the overseeing in By Mrs. BoemoSekgama NAMIBIA OF CASE AND AIDS: THE PROJECT HIV ON NDI/SADC PILOT stir ourheartsforaction.’ to ring loud and clear in our minds and the Frontiers of Poverty” will continue Town, the clarion call of “Pushing Back Cape left have we after Even people. the of empowerment and poverty of that will effectively tackle the challenge put programmes and initiatives in place to to governments our obligations, urge and engage oversight our with consistent parliaments, national urge I is implementedfully. eradication of poverty and corruption” ihu aclrtd fot to efforts Goals. accelerated Development Without Millennium agreed globally the of many attain to of much of Africa, making it impossible greatest threat to single the security the and development is AIDS and HIV Mrs. BoemoSekgama 0 o “h rl o parliaments of role “The on 2006 5th IPU Assembly in Geneva in Assembly IPU 115th 004 as can be seen on the figure on figure the on seen be can as 2004 to decline significant, prevalence showed a small, but not yet peak of a to years six following the for rise to percent in to years four following the over of 4.2 percent, prevalence rose rapidly heterosexual the From transmission. through primarily transmitted HIV (MOHSS), with epidemic, and AIDS HIV Services generalized a has Namibia Social and Health of Ministry the to According HIV andAIDSepidemic. the of consequence a as eroded being are however, gains, country’s These economy. the of diversification and education services, health to access increased includes This development. human and economic in achievements intensify. Namibia has made important Africa in suffering human and poverty AIDS, of consequences prevent HIV infection and mitigate the o “ulcpiae partnership” “Public-private for Endowment National NDI/SADC-PF recent the of lesson primary A Africa. that has hampered the fight against AIDS in will” political of “lack apparent an of discussions frequent are There HIV andAIDSpolicy. national a adopting of stages final the in is Namibia MTP-III, the of part As HIV and AIDS epidemic in the country. effective the of coordination an and management for approach multi- a sectoral for advocates MTP-III The to delivery people livingwithHIVandAIDS. service expand to used major contributor to the expenditures in launched AIDS, and HIV on (MTP-III) Plan Term Third Medium its is under operating government currently The rights. human involving one as which issue the addresses Constitution, in Namibian rooted is the HIV combat to effort national The disease. the combat to resources financial and political both expend to willingness a demonstrated has (GRN) Namibia of Government the epidemic, HIV the to response In the nextpage.

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ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 20 t mre ta ms companies most that emerged encouraged. It be with should interactions legislatures face-to-face for efforts Concerted sector. economic the on particularly legislation, AIDS and HIV on focus to parliamentarians The outreach has generated a need for the mitigating impact ofAIDSattheworkplace. and to HIV preventing response effective will complement partnership public-private and society, civil strong parliamentarians, of partnership collective A AIDS. and political HIV catalyst on legislation and of a transformation debates be informed with will to dialogue It for parliament. has space which opened participation citizen of legacy a behind left has exercise The affordable countries’ the programmes andpolicies. is with consistent care and that and interventions treatment education, to prevention, access guarantee to Also, and legislators. of support the seek to companies partnerships private from within eagerness of programmes public-private mainstreaming fundamental effective for opportunity an to pointed Parliament The oversight exercise by Members of priorities. and toshiftinggovernmentbudget inquiries togovernmentministries to legislation,butalsofollow-up need forsolutions.Thiscanlead and developconsensusaroundthe they canfocusonacuteproblems exposed toconstituentneeds, When parliamentariansaredirectly prevention intheworkplace. enhance theeffectivenessof HIV and public-privatepartnerships can parliamentary, public-civilsociety one employertoanother.Strong helping tospreadbestpracticesfrom advocates ofsuchprogrammes, mainstreaming, theycanbecome interventions likeworkplace are madeawareofeffectivepolicy ‘trustees’ ofthepublicmandate When MembersofParliamentas pilot initiative to how and where know not do who areas remote in victims AIDS and HIV to services improving on government where with challenges their forum share could they formalized a needed ces o ramn fr l a well as all for treatment to access stigma, discrimination, preventing for of Parliament. They interrogated areas oversight became aware of the role of Members the of intervention part at district and village levels were stakeholders who All place. work the at shared, engagement in HIV and AIDS activities knowledge and support public building of process the through achieved were successes the of Most Successes and member-statelevels. approach project a follow to than rather programme, a adopt to capacity of retention of and issue availability critical the address should Stakeholders necessary. capacity the that there is the quality and quantity of ensure to essential is intervention of levels all at commitment Long-term access theservicesthatareavailable. y oos lgsaue, employees, legislatures, donors, held by project perceptions take the to pilot of need cognizance this will programme up the scaling In mechanisms toovercomethem. possible upon deliberated and place the work the at situations risk of immediate aware became people Many mechanisms. implementation its and framework partnership public-private the on awareness of creation the as information ontheepidemic. and AIDSaccessto responses totheHIV parliamentary oversightof support essentialforeffective parliamentarians thestaff SADC-PF andNDIhaveoffered of democraticparticipation. constituents isavitalaspect between legislatorsand Structured, effectivecontact and Challenges

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ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 22 and persuasively. understands confidently Speak view. of point politician your the assume issues. Explain your position, and don’t tospecific comments your confine – community. ground your much too cover to try Don’t or family, your you, to important is issue this why – experience own your from talk to is politician a to talking when issue with the deal to way best The follow through. you sure be and information to some points – offer to get back with afraid to say you don’t know the answer and be prepared to respond. 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Emphasize your of rejection prevent outright to Try do. to prepared are they what about commitment politician the a from get to If try party. possible, their of members elected Ask her or him to soften up the other the politician to support your position. politician the before your meeting. Ideally, you want from want you what and say to going you’re what Know defeat theMPinnextelection. or re-elect help can who voters are powerful. be can riding calling, or writing a politician in his/her visiting, constituents of numbers small by letters. and calls phone up follow to live constituency the who in unions other and Ask lobby. organisations the know of politician scope the the let possible, If at issue hand. the to stick Politely issues. other to on you sidetrack the politician let Don’t later. with information politician the the to back get answer. 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Of W DESPITE GAINS IMPROVEMENT ROOM FOR 2008: POLITICS WOMEN IN oe hl over hold from women (up now countries are level there 20 ago, the years three regional on of Improving and some nuances. national conceal figures interesting global The Parliaments socio- and political economic development”. of areas all in women for visibility greater and role increased an advocating for critical is on data government and parliament in women comparative of availability improved “the that Advancement said Women, the of for Division the of Director Hannan, before Carolyn 2050”. Parliament in parity achieve not will we rate, this at “but optimism said that they gave reason for cautious Secretary General Anders B. Johnsson of the Women in Politics for of Map Women the Division of Advancement Nations the United and (IPU) Union Inter- Parliamentary the of findings the are These women State, of account foralmost5percent. Heads elected 2008. Commenting on the findings, IPU on York New in released 1 January 2005 for both sectors. For women omen continue to gain ground in ground gain to continue omen . pret r women, are percent 17.7 2008. The information was 0 percent. Among percent. 10 2008, giving data as pret f the of percent 30 16. percent 9 February 29 ) where 18) 19 to no women ministers has declined from slow of progress. one The number is of countries picture with general The Ministerial positions below three percentwomenmembers. is average the where, States, picture emerges from the Pacific Island of total a to parliament in leap women no having a from made Emirates Arab United The percent. for 9 with States, is Arab the average regional lowest The the and America Caribbean. Latin from Parliament of are world’s Speakers the women 28 of and Eleven Mexico Venezuela. Dominica, Colombia, Bahamas, Belize, Barbuda, and Antigua of Parliament in the region, including in women. Speakers women many also are There of representation percent exceed all Tobago and Trinidad and Peru, Guyana, Grenada, Ecuador, Rica, Costa percent, 40 Argentina’s above is now average the where members. Americas, the of made in women been have average strides Significant percent an overall 41.4 with their dominance Nordic maintain the level, countries regional the At all inthelegislature. members, and eight with no women at women percent three than less with parliaments seven are there scale, the of end other the At place. in women for quota electoral an have them of three-quarters than developing more and the world, from are half mark, Of those countries above the members respectively. and Costa 40 with Rica, and being Argentina now by is challenged countries Nordic stronghold of traditional The percent. a 41.5 at Finland and percent with 47 of high Sweden by closely followed members, women percent 48.8 at list the top to continues Rwanda mark. percent more 40 the now surpassing countries are chambers. there single Importantly, or lower in seats

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ParliamentJournal Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April ParliamentJournal 28 to 1999. because of ill-health. Hon. Bayer was a SWAPO Party member of the Second National Assembly from on Assembly National the of Member April Party SWAPO as in sworn been has Bayer Anna Honourable Hon. Anna Bayer Assembly. on Committee National the of April committees standing other of Member a 8 also is and committee the Standing of Chairperson on Deputy Industry and the Trade of Minister of as appointed Chairperson was who Geingob, Hon.Hage as replaced Hon.Mushelenga Administration. appointed Public and Resources been Natural Economics, has Mushelenga Peya Honourable Hon. Peya Mushelenga Research Training Gender the at Programme untilMarch2008whenshebecameMemberofParliament. role coordinating her resume to UNAM to returned she term, her of and 2001 Between (UNAM). Namibia of University the of Centre Research Multi-Disciplinary the within Programme appointed coordinator and simultaneously became the founder member of the Gender betwwen Training (UNIFEM) and Women for Research Fund Development Nations March 4 United the on for Officer Programme National Assembly as worked Ipinge Hon. National Previously, Shivute. Peter the Justice Chief of Member as in sworn was (SWAPO) Ipinge Eunice Hon. Hon. EuniceIpinge 2008. Hon. Bayer replaces Hon. Peter Tsheehama who resigned from the National Assembly recently 006 Hon. Ipinge served as Secretary of SWAPO Party Women’s Council. In Council. Women’s Party SWAPO of Secretary as served Ipinge Hon. 2006 Security inaCabinetreshuffleannounced byPresidentHifikepunyePohambaon8April2008. (CoD) whopassedawayinMarchthisyear. on Assembly National the of Member as Honourable Kuveri Kavari of the Congress of Democrats (CoD) was sworn in by Chief Justice Peter Shivute Hon. Kavari Kaveri that shejoinsthelegislativeorganofstateandwillbeabackbencher. to herappointmentshewastheSecretaryGeneralofNationalYouthCouncil.Thisisfirsttime March thisyear.Kavetunacameinatposition65ontheSWAPOPartynationalelectionlistof2004.Prior Government, HousingandRuralDevelopment,Hon.JohnPandeni,whopassedawayinacaraccident Justice, Mr.PeterShivute,on17April2008.ShereplacedthelateformerMinisterofRegionalandLocal Honourable JulietKavetunawassworninasaMemberoftheNationalAssemblybyChief Hon. JulietKavetuna Assembly on Assembly National the in Tsheehama Hon. of resignation the announced Gurirab, Theo-Ben Dr. Assembly, National Honourable Peter Tsheehama has resigned from The National Assembly due to ill-health. The Speaker of the Hon. Peter Tsheehama 9 April 29 008. Earlier, Hon. Tsheehama did not retain his portfolio as Minister of Safety and Safety of Minister as portfolio his retain not did Tsheehama Hon. Earlier, 2008. 990 and 1990 9 April 29 0. o. uhlna a be the been has Mushelenga Hon. 2008. 994 in Namibia. In Namibia. in 1994 008. Hon. Kavari replaces the late Hon. Kalla Gertze Kalla Hon. late the replaces Kavari Hon. 2008. FROM THE CHAMBERS 006, upon expiry upon 2006, 995 she was she 1995 008 by 2008 1995 30 osiun Asml. alaet ora cnes t hatet n deepest and heartfelt condolences tothebereavedfamily,relatives,andfriends. its conveys Journal Parliament Assembly. Constituent on away passed who MP Party SWAPO former Bessinger, Onverwag Nikolaus Hon. late The The lateHon. Nikolaus Onverwag Bessinger OBITUARY a acre a eos uea o 5 April 5 on funeral hero’s a accorded was the bereavedfamily,relativesandfriends. Parliament Journalconveysitsdeepestsympathyandheartfeltcondolencesto Ria, andfivechildren.ThelateGertzejoinedtheNationalAssemblyin2005. March 2008inWindhoek.Hewas47yearsoldandleavesbehindhiswife, Congress ofDemocrats(CoD)MPReinhardKallaGertzepassedawayon12 The lateHon. Reinhard KallaGertze 5 March 25 008 in Windhoek. The late Hon. Bessinger, who Bessinger, Hon. late The Windhoek. in 2008 condolences tothebereavedfamily,relativesandfriends. 2008. ParliamentJournalconveysitsdeepestsympathyandheartfelt hero’s honourashewasburiedatthenationalHeros’Acreon29March this positionuntilhispassingaway.GovernmentaccordedHon.Pandenia Regional andLocalGovernment,HousingRuralDevelopment.Heheld the NationalAssemblyinMarch2005whenhewasappointedMinisterof 57 yearoldandleavesbehindhiswife,Julia,fourchildren.Hejoined accident nearKombat,some20kmfromGrootfontein.ThelatePandeniwas MP JohnAlfonsPandeni(SWAPO)passedawayon14March2008inacar The lateHon. John Alfons Pandeni 0, evd s Mme o the of Member a as served 2008, Vol.6 No.1, 2008 January–April 29

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