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ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 4 (also 26. 9percent) ofwomen occupying seatsinthe26-memberNationalCouncil. National (26,women72-seat 21 the percent)representedto in Assembly;9 points parliament sevenand Namibia’sbicameral in representation women at regard.look this closer in A faring is Namibia how on question Parliaments.a SADC entireraises the then of This that on Namibia,also of but Parliament the fields a female presidential candidate, thoughwithlittleprospect for successatleast for now. parties contesting the National of the two Assembly. or one where fly Hopefully,to pigs expect maywe e oe o civ te uh akd bu 5/0 e ad oe rpeetto i decision-making in representation women and men 50/50 about talked to much needs the achieve still to lot done a parliament,be in countries women of cited representation the the regarding of progress some visible made membership.Although have total the 23 of has percent Senate 93-seat 7 24, the while representingAssembly; National women, 210-seat her in percent 2 15, or women , 32 to has reverted 2 15, recently or which Assembly. women Zimbabwe, National 24 158-member has her percent. 6 in 29, percent up make House Upper 54-seat the while percent; in 5 women 43, 16 constitute the House Lower 400-seat Africa’s South in women 174 Parliament.Members The of percent 1 11, or women seven has parliament this unicameral 63-seat Botswana’s MayHouse. the 31 of as (IPU),of percent Union 3 37,women,representing Inter-Parliamentaryare 83 parliament, the unicameral 220-member year,Angola’sof from out parliament. obtained in data representation latest women the to to relation According in Zimbabwe and Zambia Africa, South Botswana, the ontheRightsof African Charter Women in Africa. sectors.all in making decision in womenmen and the with line in is 50/50 The ProtocolUnion to African morea followswhich instrument binding fromon Declaration,1997 the forcalls representation 50/50 of this goal by that date and a number are still far behind. The achieveSADC Protocol on Gender and not Development,did states member of 2005.majority by The decision-making and politics in representationwomen percent 30 least at achieve to states member on called others, amongst Development,which, the casein past. candidates are placed somewhere at the top of the list and not anywhere at its bottom as has been often women if achieved be only will representation fair 2010.March This Assembly,National come on 5th representation the women fair ensure to November in elections for contesting parties political the to 50/50 percent representation in high decision-making bodies, including parliament. This is a direct challenge N I structures. F T C election manifestos –promises rangingfrom improved education tobetterhealthcare amongothers. P House andtheNational Assembly. State people, both its to and it forNamibia votespush majority to the clinches regardless party which of victors.as emerging democracy law, be By will winner expected the and ahead definitely go will polls the to view a with gear campaign National high the in in be seats to of Assembly appear portion significant a for 27-28 November this year. Political parties contesting for a democratic occupation of State House and N n 1997 the SADC Heads of State and Government adopted the SADC Declaration on Gender and Gender on Declaration SADC the adopted Government and State of Heads SADC the 1997 n rhr neet ol b o hw aii cmae wt hr meit nihor o Angola, of neighbours immediate her with compares Namibia how on be would interest urther he issue of women representation in decision-making structures has been high on the agenda of not only olitical parties contesting the elections have made good promises to the voters through their various their throughvoters the to promises good havemade elections the contesting parties olitical ontesting parties have even gone further to pledge increased share of women to their 72-party lists for amibia is a signatory to the said SADC protocol and the majority of women in the country push fora push country womenthe of in protocolmajority SADC the said and the to signatory a is amibia National Presidential and in polls slated the elections to Assembly registeredflock amibian voterswill Editor From the By Fanuel Katshenye n sae h amnsrto of administration the shape and and consolidate to Governmentby efforts proud a tolerant society. for people He said the continuing hold the that commonly not vision the should eclipse opportunism political that warning elections, the after during and tolerance and peace, of reconciliation spirit the promoting positive step a that also was believed education voter Minister Prime The year.this November in choice their of large votenumbersand governmentforthe in register to nation the upon Electoral call to the (ECN) Namibia of Commission by attempt positive a 2009, the the Prime Minister said the launch Julywas 9 at on Gardens campaign Parliament the education of launch voter the during Speaking MinisterNahas Prime Angula inthecountry.parties betweenopposition and the ruling the cooperation and multi-partisanship of spirit a through consolidation needed further although established, firmly Namibia’sthat was system democratic message confidence conveying exercise a building was said education Angula voter Nahas Minister Prime By Ambrosius Amutenja says Prime Minister Builds Confidence, Voter Education intolerance and turn out in their many political of free elections forthcoming Namibians each other, urging them to conduct all the with harmony and peace at that be would expected and hoped He security. food and change climate crises, Goals economic and financial Development the (MDG) and by mitigating the awesome of timeliness Millennium the meeting must by capacity Namibia and readiness said, demonstrate Gurirab Dr. 2030, reachingVision to way the On occasion. and the at officiated he Dr.when equity Gurirab said development,” and social sustainable tolerance, equality political gender stability, assuring social include face we challenges ensuring present and by near unity.The purpose national of unity and future courage wisdom, indeed, show must leaders and, present “Our key tosuccess. dignity.human and Perseverance the is freedom people’s our of restoration the and independence about brought of a long and bitter struggle which finally heritage the celebrate and know must youth,particular,born-freesin the and constitutionalism. and The democracy fair elections as and the foundation of free regular,Namibian of importance the again once affirm to Namibians as “This morning we stand tall and proud Assembly elections, comeNovember. National and Presidential for thousands their in out voters the get to was society civil and operators the Gurirab,parties,political servants, public media Dr. leaders,national for hand at challenge to According the step Namibia. in deepening process democratisation important further in an forward as campaign education voters’ the the praised event, at speaking National Gurirab, Theo-Ben Dr. Hon (IPU), the Union Parliamentary of Inter- the of President and Assembly Speaker The by law toconductelections. to the ECN role as the body mandated importance and recognition that Namibia attached the explained elections aimed to “raise public awareness and awareness public “raise to aimed campaign education voters’ the said Tonchi, who also attended the occasion, The Chairperson of the ECN, Mr. Victor their pledge toleadby example. honour to voters’ parties political for the say; and final their as consider will democratic or to elections; treated fair and free the of accept result and respect to respect; absolute with and practices unfair to free and fair manner, without resorting a in elections conduct harassment;to violence, election intimidation, provocation and political their environmentan freefromin campaign conduct to to appealed parties CCN The education to assist wherever our help is time needed”. voters’ the all ready is the CCN campaign. in partner impartial your is the “CCN that ECN the assured He 1990. in Namibia of independence the to gavebirth which 1989 of campaign education voters’ first the during played had the CCN that the role significant the reminded of audience Kapolo, Tshapaka Dr. Rev. Society, and Justice Faith of Coordinator the (CCN), Namibia in Churches of Council the for Speaking national expenses. financial vast will, and sacrifice discipline, political require would enormous that battle uphill an indeed to was admitted, democracy, she also but Consolidating maintain. develop, and preserve to challenge in only daunting not a democracy was Namibia consolidating for prospect high Iivula-Ithana the that acknowledged exercise”. important this democratic in stakeholders the for potential creating the mistrust and confusion among it with Doing carries now. so it from deviate we should why reason no see political and (for parties) Conduct of Code the in espoused the as values to and principles “stick would party her said event, the at spoke also who Ithana, Party,Iivula- SWAPOPendukeniHon. ruling the of General Secretary The the of ballot box toprevail. verdict the let to thousands Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 5

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 6 xrs ad eae hs without these vituperation. debate and express to language political the our find and with differences deal by to deal great learning a do to need still we cautioned, Gurirab Hon. Statehood, of year 20th country’s our towards march we Namibia.”As of State the for inclusive representatives public and elections, democratic through suffrage, adult universal by choose to ourselves... for elected freelyhave we values the of an Tsudao celebration in “occasion as launch the described Hon. Gurirab Secretary-General (CoD) Democrats of Congress The the firsttime ever. Members of the National the Assembly for and President State the elect to polls the to flocking be would frees, born- people,the young of thousands where history Namibia’s in milestone important represented that year a as 2009 described Mr. Tonchi manner”. impartial and fair a in process system electoral the manage to “the strives that ECN stressed He votes”. their convince cast and register to voters eligible the to campaigns information and publicity our with travelled have we far how public the to account to er, s Zma ad “aii i a is “Namibia said: Zimba Ms. years, consecutive eight for Namibia visiting Rhodes ParkSchoolhasbeenkeen on privately-owned why on Elaborating ocean whichZambiadoesnothave. and Zambia differences,the and desert the as such in life Namibia and to see the similarities and compare to learners the enable to was trip the of objective the that team,explained the of leader and teacher a Zimba, Stella environments.natural Ms.and cultural social, peoples’ other of and appreciation scope learners’ the broadening at aimed was August, 15 to lasted 10 from which tour, educational The were accompaniedby five teachers. school’sthe country,the to trip eighth their trip.field of learners,educational on The part as 2009 August 12 on Namibian of Parliament visited who Lusaka, in based School, Park Rhodes Zambia’s from the learners 12 of Grade 41 some by expressed personal feelings where These experience. wonderful a been has network, road and, Region indeed, visiting Namibia, Africa with its better Southern role the important in an plays history its its people are peaceful; friendly and and accommodating, clean inspirational, magnificent, breath-taking, is Namibia By Ambrosius Amutenja Mrs. StellaZimba, Photo: Ambrosius Amutenja LEARNERS ZAMBIAN INSPIRES NAMIBIA ra” ad s Gmr Ciua a geography teacher. Chimuka, Gamera Ms. said area,” desert in prominent is which interest of aspect another was weathering of learn more about deserts. The process topics. the of vegetation Therefore,to learners helped visit the part are of climate and natural characteristics into and deserts of formation Basically, looks where regions class. syllabus in consolidated our taught is it what because to beneficial children trip this found have “I various for theZambianlearners.” of study eye-openergreat a is changes political comparative A entire the region. to importance their and work they how on learners informing Community) are studied in great detail, SADC (Southern and African Development Africa) Southern and Eastern of Market (Common COMESA as such developed. The history of organisations the region and how together they in have countries the on senior component long a has history Zambia’s for syllabus secondary Region. African Southern the in Pamela role important very Ms. a plays teacher history “Namibia’sSinkamba, history For and betterroad network.” development infrastructure more see the year 2004 when I was here. One can have noted more development compared I to conservation. environmental to learn in terms of tourism, trade, and lot a is people. friendly There welcoming and very with country peaceful Banda, yelled with excitement:with Banda, yelled“Wow! learner,Kalale’smale fellow Kondwani it isanexperienceIwillnever forget.” and exciting been has trip the about everything parliament, the visiting to Bay Walvis in stay our From fun. and educational both The been would. truly I has trip thought I than more an interesting experience. I have learnt quite Kalale been Ngosa has “Namibia very learner and female For social accommodating.” Parliament very are the Namibia of people The Namibia. to in Buildings my visit been has second “This said: Sikazwe, Emmanuel Mr. teacher, Mathematics Photo: Ambrosius Amutenja National Assembly MemberHon. Johande Waal from Zambia’s speaking tolearners RhodesPark School. By BrianRiruako WATEROF DEBTS SCRAPDEMAND COMMUNITIES RURAL Children drawing water atwater pointintheOhangwenaRegion. Photo: Riruako Brian a euly xie we expressing when excited equally was Mantina, Namoonga learner, Female and many. wonderful hereoften.”come could I wish I are see to sites The anyone. with difficulties had not have I and clean friendly areorderly. People and is country this in “Everything Tumeyo been awonderful experience. learner, has Namibia “Visiting said: Chipungu, male Another really appreciate it(thecountry)!” I place. wonderful think a truly I is Namibia people. beautiful and views picturesque its with country the saw Is the first impression I had when I first Commission, andtheHeroes’ Acre. High Zambian the (UNAM), Namibia of Museum,UniversityParliament, the National the visited they Windhoek In Port. Bay Walvis the and Colony, Seal Cross Cape the bikes, quad Dune for Southern Friendly” in “Desert dune the Africa; Dune highest as the places such – area7 scenic coastal the visited at group The come back.” to hope do and it enjoyedhave had. I actually describe this experience I have can words inspirational.few magnificent Veryand breath-taking, been has Namibia:“Namibia of impression her Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 7

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 8 omte mmes npcig us wtr ie t tiuo n h Otjozondjupa the in Region. Otjituuo Photo: Riruako Brian at pipe water burst inspecting members Committee Governor on call courtesy a paid Region,Oshana the Committee In the for its activitiesfor 2009/2010. with communities line in and investigation affected further the to 2009 May undertake 10-16 from hearings public to resolved Committee bad write-off to the meeting debts.that to Subsequent mandate no had utility water the decision, Cabinet a by otherwise instructed unless and, run its affairs on commercial principles to corporation the compelled of 1997) 12 (Act Act Corporation Water informed the Committee that Namibia Officer Executive Chief the meeting, the that 2009.At April 7 before on Committee appeared to who Officer agreed Executive Chief NamWater summon consequently which Committee the to it refer to agreed 8 motion,National the the on Assembly on deliberations After motion 2008. September the tabled Venaani McHenry Hon. parliamentarian DTA Oshikoto andOtjozondjupaRegions. country’s Ohangwena,the in conducted Oshana, the farmers.communal were by hearings The (NamWater) Corporation Water Namibia the to calling parliamentarian for the DTAwriting-off of debts a owed by motion a following hearing public a undertook Administration Public and Natural Standing Resources Economics, on Assembly Committee National The s rsl, h cmuiy was community the its result, a As abdicated points.water manage to that responsibility had felt held, stronglygovernment meetings community various the the From of relief. their debts in order to give write-off them a sigh to NamWater to appealed equally by They employees. enjoyed NamWater benefits fringe full with remunerated be they that suggested and management financial and on LWPCbilling the of members train to NamWater The to Chairpersons. appealed LWPCcommunity water the for payto about they when the receipts as concerns with provided not were fairness communities and raised transparency This are saidtobeunemployed. using NamWaterresources,own their LWPC members for funds to collect expected Although NamWater. of behalf on funds collect to capacity the have not (LWPC)did Committee Local PointWaterthe of members as that problematic was felt management water Governor the However, covered.are villages the of percent 90 water pipes in the region, where about the Committee about the condition of community. Regional The Governor also briefed the who serve the better to order in Council to decentralized be Kashuupulwa water of functions the that suggested Clemens he Sme Akm, n Eunice and Iipinge. Ankama, Samuel Chief Venaani McHenry Amweelo, Moses Tjihuiko, Arnold Parliamentarians of by composed was Nashandi, Nicky led Hon. delegation, Committee The of NamWater bills. non-payment to factors contributing poverty, as charges, distances long and unemployment, water high to cited spoken members officials community all supply Additionally, communities. water to provide rural that of training; and inadequate information lack to due readings meter incorrect farmers;between tension created had which cattle of heads of number the areas;accordingto water of billing the other to migrated have who farmers for and deceased the for bills water people; villagers paying for outstanding ten households for to the marginalised up san subsidising farmers communal the by consumption;some water for charges faced high include region the in community challenges Other meter readings. the water new the – and debt accumulative month per accounts two pay for for to have they as challenges community the had additional Constituency created in Okakarara households at the meters water of of means installation other the example, For survival. no with farmers Region with the majority of communal Otjozondjupa the in communities for The water debt was equally a problem those ofotherregions visited. to similar were expressed sentiments the of Most themselves. point water stages in until the community could manage the responsibility its up given have debts.governmentcould that said They their of source main the was which water for pay to discouraged as the most ‘in touch’ representatives touch’ most ‘in the as emerge they that surprising not is it therefore and constituents represents actually that system Namibian the politicians in only the are Councillors MP who represents their area.an to Regional access direct no has public the and constituencies than rather parties their to accountable result,are a they list party the proportional representation system. through As elected are Assembly National the of Members facing.are voters and ordinary that problems issues the with touch in be to likely more theory far are constituencies represent the to elected politicians support that results The not been intouch. had they saying percent 78 and representatives their contacted had sayingrespondentsthey percentof 21 with Councillors Regional was group few times or often. The most a once,contacted contact in been had they said percent 17 Some touch. in been not had (they) that saying respondents of percent 83 with councillors authority times. few Next on the unpopularity list are local a or once touch in been been in contact, never while five percent had had percent 94 Some survey. problems, according to the nationwide or views their communicating citizens to comes it when demand in not also are Council National the of Members a few times. or once either MP NA had an Afrobarometercontacted percent Three the survey. year, opinion past to the according in (NA) Assembly not National the had of member a they contacted said percent respondents pass six of Ninety to views. want their or on problem a have they if member Assembly National a contact to likely least are Namibians politicians, elected Namibia’s of Out Issue No. 42009 Reproduced from IPPR, NOT TOUCH IN POWERIN BUT second from right). Photo: DavidNahogandja Young Adults posing for a group photo with Parliamentarian Juliet Kavetuna (standing, f h cuty Te a included day The country. the of the political and democratic processes appreciatebetter to purpose the with 2009 July 9 on Namibia of Parliament the around and in day a spent Saints Latter-day the of Christ from Jesus of adults Church young of group A By David Nahogandja among thepopulace. apathy to attributed be part, in also, could it but representatives elected of inaccessibility the to due be could politicians contacting actually people or run.of they number townthat low city The village, the to responsible in collectively least wards at are no but Namibia), party are (there a system are to list according Councillors elected also Authority Local their capacity asRegionalCouncillors. in constituents with touch in be could parliamentarians,as contacted theybe not may they while so – Councillors Regional also of are they parliament,but chamber second Namibia’s in Councillors sit National survey. this in LEGISLATORS APPRECIATE YOUNG ADULTS o. cer Vnai te young the Venaani, McHenry Hon. For village.” your with Start people. young in values moral instill to need seriously.education take us let WeSo just as good here as in most countries. books or educate yourself. Education is on the importance of education: “Read Hon. Dr. Chief Ankama, instead, focused yourself.” you are in a leadership position, just be person.different a youmake to When try people are.“Sometimes you who same the stayto question,need the emphasised tackling Hon. Kavetuna, yourself. Juliet for love and people other for loveGod, for love – things three of love have to need you said: the to a young person to get into politics”, to give you would responding advice question “what Kapere, Hon. people ofNamibia?” young the give you would and “What politics?” in you motivates as:“What such questions, parliamentarian asked Hon. Katuutire Kaura. The young adults and Venaani, Council McHenry Hon. Ankama, National Kavetuna,Juliet Hon. Dr. Samuel Chief Hon. Kapere; Asser Hon. were Chairman, young adults the met who lawmakers The parliament. about reality and vision adults’ young elevatethe to helped parliamentarians the by related experiences personal The functions. its and parliament to the adults relatedquestions pose to opportunity young the afforded who parliamentarians with meetings special Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 9

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 10 National Assembly. the of in debates observing tour to addition a had Chambers,premisesand parliament in adults young The reacted towards us.” knowing how kind and wonderful they about feeling wonderful face-to-face a was lives...It their them to speak and hands their shake TV.to on got TodayI politicians see only I Usually me. for ever day best the Today was country... your in made are laws how about more know to good of is it God, child a families...As and lives real was with people it are politicians God,great! The in believe who people good are politicians that learned I it. enjoyedgreat, I was daycountry...The the of good the for difference a make was it and clear that each was trying their best to friendly very were met we that politicians future...The the in I could the see myself as part of parliament about experience.good expressed a legislators: sentiments was “It varying consequently lawmakers the had Namibian and some with meeting appreciated adults young The a servant.” women). To be a leader you need to be (and men fellow your for love intense an yourself.Havelove and yourself in of importance having a dream. the “Believe emphasised and politics into got he how adults young the with shared DTAPresident,Kaura,Hon.Katuutire Hon. Katuutire Kaura change thelives ofthoseyou serve.” must work service.Your about all is reason.Politics wrong the for politics into get not work.“Do hard through dreams their accomplish could adults n xhne f nweg ad ideas and knowledge of exchange an world-wide with a view to encouraging countries 120 cultural over in audiences with a engages which is organisation relations Council British The of a leader. of image the and commitment; chaos as complaints change transformation; communication/refraining for and questioning leadership; and Namibia; parliament of great greatness of wall transformation; of and assumptions such leadership topics July as crucial 23-25 covered 2009, from Leadership held Workshop, Transformational The Council Namibia British of Director Micallef, Ronnie Mr. attended thethree-day workshop. Council National the of Chairperson Vice- the and Chairperson the Both (BC) Namibia at recently. in partnership with the British Council held workshop leadership intensive interaction an in National participated the Council of staff and Members By Fanuel Katshenye SELF-DISCOVERY PARTICIPANTS TO MOVES WORKSHOP Sport and Culture; Ministry of Health,of Culture; and Ministry Sport Service, National Youth, of Ministry NTA; Centre, Vocational Windhoek Namibia, of Polytechnic and UNAM, others, the Ministry of Education, amongst from,NIED, participants individual with years, five past the for Namibia successfully to deliveredvarious organisations in been has programme The have they identified,” hesaid. that problems resolving in engagement practical and enquiry make a difference through appreciative to and Africa about passionate be to participants new encourages a programme with society.in pan-regionalrole “The their on leaders outlook this of in network nineteen involved are Micallef Namibia, including countries, African to According ultimately their country.” and communities their organisations, makepositivedifferencea their within to them encourages individuals and Namibia in innovative and dynamic with transformational engages programme leadership Interaction “The added: He change. social positive and understanding inter-cultural to uted contrib- which agency an to organiser roleNamibia,in fromevents cultural a example of the organisation’s changing leadership good a provided interaction programme training the said He Namibia’s Vision 2030,” hesaid. of pillars developmental the of one – and parcel of the Knowledge Economy part are which entrepreneurship and wider creativity a innovation, to as contribution relations’ ‘cultural and activities, but we also interpret events... ‘culture’ important and cultural valid indeed are These about simply to is culture not Council, British the and “For change. social positive to understanding contribute his mutual develop to said seeking at was ceremony,organisation speaking handover Micallef, the Ronnie Mr. Council, British the of Director The with theattendancecertificates. the Commissioner,Mr. Leslie, Gary presented participants where High British July in Deputy 29 held on was Windhoek ceremony handover certificate belated people.A between es ta apoce ue during participants moved had workshop the used approaches that sense the in dynamic been had intervention leadership transformational the that National noted Hakaye, the Jhonny Hon. in Council, Whip Chief Party Speaking at the same occasion, SWAPO I this. about promise you my fullsupport,” us hesaid. to talk Please idea. anexciting is this think “I time. first the for Parliament entering MPs new to elections November the after out the that re-tailoredrolledbe and could course suggestion the welcomed rate by course participants, Mr. Micallef Regarding the “very successful” ranking more ‘national’ service,” Mr. a Micallefsaid. deliver can we how to discuss opportunity the welcome I organisation.would my with links closer and who may therefore home be eager to back develop constituencies have of members presence of the National Council who the in am I Windhoek. beyond engage to and initiative regions 13 the to out excellent reach to aspirations British Council’s the an perfectly matches which is “This prominent honour ofengagingwith. of list organisations that BC Namibia the had the to Council this event, thereby adding the National British Council with an idea of running the approaching for Mensah-Williams Hon. particularly thanked Mr. Micallef and otherNGOs. Corporation Broadcast Namibia the , Chess Namibia Namibia, of Bank Fund, VehicleAdministration Motor Association, Marketing Social Council, National the Namibia, RISE Chitambo Agnes Ms. and (Zambian) (Zambian). Photo: Mungomba Fanuel Katshenye. Mabel Ms. (Nigerian), Essien Mr.(Namibian), Nakatana Dr.right) Levy to Christine (left facilitators workshop The oe ebr ad tf o te ainl oni dslyn ter attendance their displaying Council National the of certificates. Photo: Kletus Eric staff and Members Some n r-rmn ise o national of issues increativeimportance ways. re-framing and assumptions challenging by inside-out from lead to us for guide practical as a own leadership serve would observed, he styles, our on reflection times.The changing these in lead to capacity their strengthen dramatically had that self-discoveries powerful to Katshenye Part of the National Council Members who participated in the workshop. Photo: Fanuel of theNationalCouncil. staff and members from and Director Council British the from appreciation draw Chitambo, Agnes Ms.Manager, Programme Namibia and Council absentia, British in Mr. all Mungomba, Nakatana, Levy Mabel Ms. Essien, Dr.– facilitators course The Christine Vision 2030, of Hon. Hakaye their concluded. achievement the on of focus remain and basis hard work to by motivation the followers our transforming at nation influence the large, productivity for profitability and teamwork, the to apply to leadership influence us of to style up transformed now is It representation role,” hesaid. our through produce we transform results the to order in perspectives and discovered at service empathy,responsiveness, proficient more have become to we how leaders “As Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 11

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 12 Photograph: Ambrosius Amutenja drew totheparliamentstand.Kapere (right) theattentionofmostvisitors Hon. and Asser Hon. Dr.Officers, (left) Presiding Gurirab of Theo-Ben presence The study you if even But anything. study the responded: to “You can I question. Then responding before I scratched head my first, exhibition At visitors. with stand featured interaction team’s parliamentarian” promotional the during prominently a or diplomat a become to study I should “what question visitors.The their by posed questions to responded stands exhibition the at teams promotional displayedliteraturebeing the how and The judging panel looked at the type of Legislative Process.” the in Participation Public ‘‘Enhancing 29 2009,August theme:the under was OATF,the at to participation 21 from Parliament’s Namibia. Bank Standard fromcompliments with possible made (OATF). The awarding of the trophy was the 2009 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair at category government trophyunder Exhibit” “Best the won has Namibia of Parliament of team exhibition The By Ambrosius Amutenja WINS PRIZEWINS PARLIAMENT h vst b te pae o the of Speaker the Hon.National Dr.Assembly by Theo-Ben with visits honoured the also was stand the stand, parliament visited who public general the of members from Apart people you meet.” good impression about Namibia to the high integrity, a of person who presents a person a being is important most is parliamentarian.What or international diplomat to relations that may not related make you a good subjects Some promotional staff members displayingthetrophySome promotional staffmembers thatparliamentwon. f tn vstr wo ee not were who visitors competent enoughinreading English. stand of majority appreciatedthe movebywas visitors.stand exhibition This most to booklet, translated into Oshiwambo, Parliament” was issued to “Guide time, the first the For stand. exhibition are on that the to attached boards the on printed functions information parliament the how by attracted largely were public the of Members National Assembly. and Council of National Members the of a number by as significant well as Region Hardap for the Governor the Hanse-Himarwa, Industry, Katrina Hon.Geingob,Dr.Hon. Hage and Mensah-Williams, Trade of Minister the Margaret Hon. Council, National the of Chairperson Council,Hon.Kapere,the Vice- Asser Gurirab, the Chairman of the National • • is mainly concernedwith: International the Council on Archives (ICA), ESARBICA of objectives the regional co-operation. Consistent with througharchives advancing of mission the has organisation African the documents, ESARBICA Southern to According and countries. Eastern in with information recorded and of management preservation use, concerned creation, 1969, the institutions in and Kenya individuals together brings ESARBICA in Established the fasttechnologicalchange. by threatened were that documents digital manage to had that institutions archives, of the all also but museums and libraries concerns the only not addressedheritage. It information and cultural ESARBICA’s of preservation opportunities the and to posed format digital the which challenges the reviewing at in aimed Age”, Digital Heritage the “Documentary theme The the under regions. held conference, three-day African Southern and a member-countriesEastern from16 of consisting is organisation ESARBICA professional 40-year-old The (ESARBICA) 2009.July 1-3 from in ArchivesWindhoek held on Council International the of Branch Regional African Southern Conference and Eastern the 20th of the the of to part delegates where country institutions the in non-governmental government other and and Namibia of Parliament from members staff Some By Fanuel Katshenye SHARING FOR INFORMATION CALLS ESARBICA rhvs t oh einl and regional and international levels; both records at the archives and of in management activities organising coordinating promoting, records; and archives of preservation the and for ideals and expertise in the professionaladministration forum of exchange a providing Part of the participants at the ESARBICA Conference. attheESARBICA Photo: oftheparticipants Part Fanuel Katshenye • • • • at theconference: presented papers 22 the among were themes broad following alia,the Inter • • • • • Overview of archival and records and archival of Overview and East Southern Africa; for opportunities challenges and in preservation: ethics digital information Infusing of of workflow; implementation and conservation options mass digitization, and microfilming conservation: traditional of part as Digitization Is there any Beautyinthe Beast; – era digital the in Copyright (code ofethics). conduct of code professional the of implementation the promoting possible; and whenever members to and assistance financial and technical seminars providing visits,workshops; study attachments, professional through education continuing and facilitating International aims Council on the Archives; the of objectives out carrying records andarchives; and the administration and preservation of with professionals concerned institutions other and and region ESARBICA archiviststhe in between relations maintaining strengthening establishing, s el s rm h Nri Africa Nordic the Institute, Uppsala, from Sweden. as well Germany,as Neschen, Documents at the Department and Service; Records Library Archives Namibia and the Africa’s Services; Archives South National and Services; Archives Records National the Botswana from presenters were from included Also Zambia. and drawn Lesotho Botswana, Africa, South Namibia, in were universities Presenters Namibia. of Service Public the of study case A records: trustworthy of preservation and creation the threaten problems • • • • • • Memory of Memory the World Programme; The roles and work of UNSESCO’s the South African publicsector; in ethics in recordselectronicmanagement and privacy Security, and Records Services; Archives National Botswana for obligation professional a challenging backlog: appraisal the Battling implications onaccesstoarchives; public: the of members amongst and Africa South of Archives Service Records National the index of reputation the Assessing archivists; ESARBICA for challenge the era: Archival programming in the digital region;ESARBICA the in developments management Information technology technology Information Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 13

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 14 Mr. Festus MogaeandDr. Speciosa Chissano,Mr.right):Wandira.Joaquim to Photograph:(left HIV-FreeGeneration Ambrosius an Amutenja for Champions otbne oa, h former the President of Botswana, Mogae,the Festus Champions’ Mr. Excellency, Gontebanye His by Led AIDS epidemic. the an and HIV the urge to response with accelerated and leaders met top they country’s where 2009 June 17 to 14 from Namibia to HIV-Freevisit an country latest their made for Generation Champions The By DougJohnson

LEADERSHIP AND PREVENTION ADVOCATE CHAMPIONS ii icue Hs xelny Mr. president Excellency, former Chissano, His Joaquim the included in other part visit Mogae, took Mr. who Champions to addition In and sustain theseimpressive maintain feats.” to order in appropriate strategies consider to time now the is that believe “We Champions. the of chairperson the is Mogae,who a said is region,” the for Services example shining Social and Health of the believe good work being done by the Ministry Champions The the virus. with living people to treatment life-saving of coverage expansive and rollout quick the including AIDS,and HIV to response the made in strides major has shared country “Your epidemic. the to Champions response regional a for ideas the leaders, are in HIV with Namibia. people In meetings with government living be 200,000 to estimated than More and themediaincountry. partners SADC development society, ambassadors, civil other of leaders met and Sioka, also parliamentarians.Champions The Doreen Assembly, National Hon. the of Speaker Deputy the ministers; cabinet other Social Services, and Dr. Health Richard Kamwi, of and Minister the Nujoma; and Namibia,Dr.of PresidentSam former Father Founding the the Pohamba; with meetings PresidentNamibia,of H.E. Hifikepunye included visit who testpositive for HIV. people for loans harmful home of denial the some including said, they But remain, practices country. the entering from HIV with living people for removing governmenttravel restrictions against the praised and stigma, addressing in strides great made has Namibia that noted Champions the Development, Resources, Community and Social Human Standing on Assembly’s Committee National the with meeting a During coordination. improvewaysto and HIV to response the in role their discuss media,to the as well as groups, youth and gender with met Champions employees.The its service to Breweries Namibian of outside stationed a clinic health mobile anda included factory acondom to trip visit field delegation’s The from thehighestofficesinland.” led best is coordination response,the HIV the involvein to ordersectors all in that us shown has region the from is parliamentarians desired,”Mogae.said experience “Our and members cabinet from involvement “Greater government.of levels senior by led be coordinatedresponse epidemic the to mission and comprehensive a The that urged also ministers. cabinet of have within,” Chissano told a gathering we resources the from pandemic with this deal and responsibility assume to – in Africa country every economic – and each us of all world for need a is current there crisis, the “In coming years. in funding of commitment domestic resourcinga increasedan and strategy of sustainability programmes,health requirewill which the on discussions held also mission urgency. The with be Namibia rolledout and leadership by endorsed in circumcision on policy male drafted recently the the be that recommended must They priority. highest HIV of prevention said Champions The (ABMP). AIDS AND HIV Against Partnership Media Broadcast African the of Committee Steering the of Joyce chairperson Mhaville, Ms. and Uganda; Mozambique; of vice president former of Wandira, Speciosa Republic Dr. the of og ono cn e otce at: [email protected] contacted be can Johnson Doug than two-thirds of all people living with HIV. more to home Africa, Saharan Sub- in efforts their focus Champions leaders from different walks of life. The high-levelAfrican other Nobel and Laureate, a presidents, African former four City. include members Mexico founding The International in 17th Conference the AIDS at launched 2008 was HIV-Freein project an for Generation Champions The progressive attitude,” Mogaesaid. its for country your congratulate and Champions local these Wecommend AIDS.and HIV against struggle this in ‘Champions’ who work Namibian hard every day many met we Windhoek, in meetings of days two our “During he is supporting more than 30 orphans. from Mayor’sthe support office. Today with orphanage own his founded and odds great overcame Rukero status, kicked his of because home foster his being of out After HIV. was with he living that him to disclosing pastor after own his from discrimination and stigma facing of story his shared like Namibians Venancius HIV,”Rukero, who with living Mhavillesaid. met also Champions The people for cares that environment social a create that against policies out and laws every endorse and stigma speak take to should opportunity leaders “Our

fetvns o dvre efforts. diverse of goals) the effectiveness improve to also but development objectives, (millennium MDG various the of attainment the of number options available a to not only are accelerate there view, my In and AIDS. HIV of result direct a as is,occurring and has, - positive and – negative both change profound else, objectives. anything common If of in pursuit and organisations the capacity, diverse and mobilised health primary equity, gender concerning efforts and awareness increased has issues these all with deal to efforts concerted the Conversely, development. and service concern of aspects all in disparities urban-rural effects longer-term Other Mr. DavidPatient growth. poverty reversed, increased,erodedhas it and economic been have gains educational expectancy, life reduced fact that HIV and AIDS has significantly established an is generations.It future of this pandemic will only be known in and complex.and impact vast The is AIDS HIV concerning and issues economic political social, of range The By David Patient NEW MILLENNIUM NEW THE IN AIDS AND HOW TO FIGHT HIV versus individualdecision-making. focuses that groupupon relationshipand dynamics, methodology change behavior- proposing am I Essentially relationships. concurrent in engaging of ease relationship,the reducing thus primary their to unfaithful being are who members community and-shame and name- to encouraged friends are neighbours family, where be revived, should model (Uganda) Grazing Zero the controversially, of More HIV. strains drug-resistant of rise the the non-adherence problems, including of many address persons.should This both of counseling) (and full knowledge the with treated being then and together,other’seach knowing results, medical testing for CD4s and viral load a the as through going – wife and husband such – family a literally, Quite with as ART(antiretroviral treatment). and family units treated medically, such tested for HIV together, not separately; changes require: couples counseled and practice? Setting aside the implied legal How do you apply group-mindedness in in testing, prevention, andtreatment. those with relationships, directlyversus its individual parts, it deal sexual we believe time is of I nature networks. the relationship rather but frequency that is driving the pandemic, sexual not is it that indicates clearly relationships concurrent concerning and rapidly addressed. Recent research the pandemic could be more effectively of basis relational the broadened,and significantly be could efforts of scope counseling and medical treatment – in the – both confidentiality individual of structures the Without example. an such is procedures, group-based relationship or versus counseling, and testing individual in confidentiality of and programmes ways:profound in methods ethics The delivered upon impacted not has but may significant, appear (bias) focused This actualisation. are norms primarily upon attainment of individual social based a Western- is whereas group-mindedness, norms social of foundation Western- the specifically, primarily Africa In agencies: of based fundamental bias the value a of is important re-evaluation most the Probably Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 15

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 16 form of open-ended polygamy results polygamy open-ended of form this However, economic. some and is HIV has (polygamy),roots,cultural many some of which relationships spread concurrent the of primary the drivers of one that fact a is It vigour. great with implemented not certainly this regard, it is simply not enough, and in made been have – and constitutionally legally – strides great Although with role of women in positions case of authority. the and norms, the social gender-related particularly is This the attainment of the MDG objectives. impede directly which values,of some cultural to adherencethrough and esteem identity build post- to the desire colonial This with effectiveness. associated partly for is desire the supersedes popularity for need The changes.difficult through constituents their constituents, versus leading those being as cloth same fromthe cut be with to seen concerned overly be to required.are tends Instead,leadership that changes the for tone normative social the setting in absent or weak is level leadership macro-political the at Secondly,exceptions,leadership with • • • • • Recommendations: dp mnaoy counseling opt-out testing. sessions mandatory within the workplace with Adopt desire;both partners futurecombined dreams/plans that of levels intimacy, increasing communication,and trust not to but limited including enhance relationships that processes Create concurrent relationships; multiple upon focus reducing to model Grazing Zero the Prevention:Revive/adapt member/ family spouse; a the of in presence conducted explanations diagnosis, examinations, Medical (ART): Treatment Antiretroviral and family members; persons both of presence the in all stages of the process conducted and pre/post-test counseling, that is to include couple/family HIV testing protocols (VCT):Redesign/expand Testing and Counseling Voluntary • • • Recommendations legal consequences. would you and economic the for ready be better then partner, one than with this proposal bottom-line is: If you want more The system. this rights under their about people educating and advocacyan implement then campaign person, of per permitted Law amount spouses the Common increase as marriage, recognised to relationship be a of for period required the time reduce to be this would implement to avenue simple A economic attaining support. upon based is situations,which similar and Mommy) Sugar- (or Sugar-Daddy the also and sex, casual the carefully, reduce done if should, rules. penalties This the breaking for with - polygamy included which - values” “traditional to refer full should resonate upon with many people who emphasis responsibility.economic the approachThis with but legally is enforceable, partner similar to closed thirdpolygamy, or for second carea and support economically to responsibility the in that way a and such partnerships legalise multiple to normalise is alternative The populace willresist monogamy. the change, leaders the Until casual. some and long-term, some partners, practice when our leaders openly this have multiple changing of chance no practice.wide-spread almost Wehave we have few options in eliminating this desire to be value-neutral in this regard, the Period.Window our Regardlessof – stage infection acute the during HIV of transmission in increase radical a in vlae h eitn legal existing the Evaluate customs andtraditions; beliefs, these on discourse the public reduce and attainment of MDG goals. Facilitate enhance customs that and traditions Evaluate poverty, statements/projects andotherMDGgoals; and AIDS,HIV regarding delivered public of HIV and AIDS, for and also the number of level knowledge includes which scorecard leaders community and politicians a Implement : n rne uub, hn ok n land on work than suburbs, fringe living in and would unemployed be particular to prefer in people Young populations. our of sections large of impoverishment and marginalisation of increasing this development counter to areas rural the for attention food greater in need sorely decrease Weproduction. resulting a with relentlessly, continues areas urban to rural from migration the result, a As ofbasicservices.delivery service and care medical education, of terms in scenario generalised a is it – AIDS and HIV to apply only not does dire.This is outcome the area, rural a in live you However,okay. if be an will HIV,haveyou in and area employed urban are you if that is – and AIDS HIV of terms in – situation place,second consistently. general givenThe are areas rural populations, in care medical urban production,education,food of the while needs the and – areas urban on focuses mainly which – creation job upon primarily is focus current areas. The urban active economically and populated more densely the to compared areas, rural develop to expensive more – person areas:rural the per approachto – is It and businesses are applying a utilitarian governments many that is attention.reality The token given or simply neglected are areas these Rural areas: of urban power economic the and concerns populations, our factor of urbanisation the major third The • • lessen the burden on State systems. to off-spring their on for men accountable hold that laws legislation paternal the current Revisit the commonpartner; to respect with rights, economic and advocacy concurrent legal their of aware make partners public to campaign a Conduct open polygamous system; an to currently is order what close in partner, the common of responsibility of of level bolster the the rights to partners, legal concurrent strengthen and legal economic to Consider changes multiple partnerships. regarding framework ae ae f ik aiy members, family sick of school, care from take children removing by caused cycle poverty worsening the stopping thus areas, these of in doctors shortages severe the address start to well as may ART. We as of such responsibilities the diagnosing and prescribing medications assume to them capacitate also and areas, these in nurses the health treble, primary of even number or double, we could If Primary expansion. of and need improvement dire in are programmes. services health adult farming literacy and homesteading), (improved methods, skills development children, for of education terms quality in development more far require particular in areas rural The the educationsystem. should be a key subject of education in hearted,limited.and Entrepreneurship developing for entrepreneurship, these are weak, half- exist Although dim. programmes are prospects your grant, government a on or employed not areyou if that is mind-set current poverty:and areasunemployment fromThe urban and rural are both we uplift if to attention, of deal great a need (home areas two employment).These security (self- entrepreneurship food and gardens), own their improve to steps take to families and individuals of capacity the increasing to given attention little with services, being farming. is created upon industry and government commercial dependency neglected of Tremendous is favour in farming through itself homestead feed and support to population the of ability the process this However, in provide. is to obliged government the services various the revenuesfor the generates this as is hell-bent on economic development, Africa, with South Africa as an example, withyoungerparticularly people. desireda farming as career future,and such activities making enhanced, and increased be to areas rural of status social the food need uneducated.We and and farming poor the of domain the productionas depicts marketing, social which of result is direct This family.a their from inherited • • • Recommendations and productivity. pride does so increases, self-reliance when poverty;decreases,and does so dependency When process: the hand-up start and era, hand-out the end to education, need resources.We start-up and information, necessary the themselves,given “save”to ability inherent the have that communities those recognize them”. to “save fail can we However, we how ask and communities, dire many and of circumstances poverty be the would bemoan We who adults otherwise engaged in food production. also and eyln ue wtr sol be should water) used recycling (mulching, methods and permaculture land Dry food methods. and such security of banking, sustainability to thus seed varieties encourage seed into non-hybrid research and Development farming. commercial on focusing primarily versus security, food in support and capacitate homesteads to workers extension Agriculture of Department of role the Expand schools andpersonnel; such of annual assessments performance in activities such Include development.skills such for venue the provide to also but the children, to food provide to only not schools, secondary and primary all at implemented be could efforts soil rotation and/or intercropping. as Such crop such methods, water-wisequality, issues and transfer regarding skills seed supplies, practical fertilizer regarding include support would This security. food in and family-sufficiency self- on focusing efforts and budgets the increase Significantly awareness,status, andskills; such – facilitate areas rural would the in including – promote and reward which such activities competitions national and regional Local, at schools. secondary knowledge including society, at of levels all entrepreneurship and regarding Raise job”: awareness own your “Create : otce a eal david. email: be can [email protected]. at He 1983. contacted diagnosis March his in since AIDS living with been has Patient David and for all. once pandemic this aresustaining that courage to challenge so-called “norms” be truly effective. and to We need to have the wehope if courageous conversations difficult challenging, very havingsome started we time high is It • • • • • • hog hat empowerment programmes andeducation. health through rural living healthier in support to settings clubs Post-Test Utilise education toensure sustainability; settings, giving people basic business stimulate economic activity in rural Introduce micro-lending systems to entrepreneur-related and food securitymethods; in training skills of attendance example, For unemployed. the of for grants receipt social to conditions Attach strategic priority; schools. national a recruitment from such Make applicants more attract to professions teaching nursing and the of status the Elevate ART andprophylaxis; as such medications dispense and diagnose to personnel nursing of capacity the expand education to structures and policy the Revise food production; homestead of radio, status the raise to (television, awards regular with newspapers), media through the methods security food homestead of awareness the Raise produced homeproduce; on self- increase value,and nutritional dependency low of foods processedpurchasing the reducing refined and promoted. 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ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 18 Photo: Ambrosius Amutenja delegation withDeputySpeaker Hon. Doreen Sioka(seatedsecondfrom right). Dr. Hj. Kasmawati Tahir Z. ofher Basalamah(seatedsecondfrom left)andpart on the Deputy Speaker of the National and her delegation paid call a courtesy of Kasmawati Dr. mobility.” management on population experiences issues and various its resettlement with dealing on in Namibia of Government the from understanding and explanation first-hand obtain “to were visit the of objectives and aims the of Hj.Kasmawati Tahir Z.Basalamah,the leader IX,Commission Dr. the fourteen-member to According Natural Resources andPublic Administration. Economics, on Standing Committee Assembly National the of guest was delegation Indonesian The Indonesia related to land resettlement. and Namibia between information the exchange of in June step first a 16 as 2006 on Namibia of Parliament of the visited Representatives Indonesia of Republic of the from House delegation the parliamentary A Staff Reporter RESETTLEMENT IN EXPERIENCE COMPARE LAWMAKERS INDONESIAN ooil oiis rgltd the regulated past to policies, due distribution colonial land in imbalances past which redressing 1995, at aimed of Act Reform Lands Namibia’sthat Commercialdelegation Hon.Indonesian the informed Bohitile • • • • • relation to: programme in Indonesia – especially in in resettlement programme – known land as succeeded transmigration its had implementing Namibia the how exploring to was interest legislators of Indonesian focus key The Hon. ClaraBohitile. Administration, Public and Natural Resources Economics, on Standing Committee Assembly Chairperson National the Deputy of the meeting before Sioka, DoreenAssembly, Hon. n h acmlsmn o the of resettlement programme. accomplishment the in roleThe stakeholdersother the of resettlement the programme; in participate who community the the of role The by Government ofNamibia; implemented (being) scheme development regional The regard toresettlement issues; in Governments Regional the and Government Central the between with dealing responsibilities of distribution The in resettlement issues; Namibia regulations of and Government the by implemented policies The o. uie pne ifre the informed Land the about delegation Indonesian Ipinge, Eunice Hon. Committee, the of member Another and Resettlement. need Lands then of Ministry the who to resettlement people The the Committees recommend Government. the Resettlement to needs resettlement regional identify to responsibilities was whose Committees Resettlement also had Namibia that farmers.Adding white the from lands that commercialat wereprices free buy to stressing land, affordcould who Namibians individual buy not to could afford who those resettling of the purpose the for solely lands procures Resettlement Bohitile and Lands Hon. of Ministry to According landless Namibians. million annually for the resettlement of N$50 the allocates Governmentregulate. to difficult by were that determined forces market were they as said,wereprices land the unaffordable than what was available. In addition, he land for demand high the of because Venaani Hon. worksmoothly not did policy the said place, take willing to buyer, seller” “willing of process a ConferenceLand the allowto 1991 of of outcome an as policy,drafted land it difficult to making farm. Referring to Namibia’s thus ranges, desert mountain was or land the of tracks large as world the in countries driest the of Firstly, one was country. Namibia emphasised, he the of vegetation that geographical the of complexity the issues of difficult because with deal to had most government one the was of Namibia in South-South resettlement land that the emphasising Cooperation, promoting for Government Venaani Indonesian the praised McHenry Parliamentarian one farmingarea. people in plots farm,or of a allocated be group could a or individual an cases,explained,Hon. Sioka certain In themselves.sustain produceand could by wheretheyfarms on resettlingpeople country the in the land to redress of allocation need the identified government the independence After programme. resettlement country’s programme. its of part as Resettlement and Lands with Indonesian of Ministry the visited also Assembly delegation the counterparts, discussions National their the holding at from Apart populous islands. less- the of resources natural the of utilization the increasing by whole a to as nation landless the benefits also It opportunities settlers. poor for new income generate and land providing by poverty alleviate to was Transmigrasi Programme of The purpose country. the of areas populous less to areas populated densely from Indonesian the people landless move to Government of This initiative an Transmigrasi. was Programme as country their in known Programme” developed Indonesia “Resettlement of Government the density, population of distribution imbalanced Toresolve is islands notevenly distributed. Population inhibited.around 240,271,522, scattered in those are only 6000 and km, sq 1,919,440 totalling islands, 508 17 of consists world, the in archipelago largest the Indonesia, of money. amount huge a spending without land country’sarid the develop to services geological technological in Namibia assisting in role significant its a play could advancement with that hope Indonesia the expressed He lands. communal in living people the of majority with – lands communal the and commercial so-called the – Namibia in available lands of types two the on reflected Venaani Hon. Government. to back needed,handed be longer rather should no but is it case in else programme someone to transferred be not could resettlement obtained land through that and for; applied was it that purposes the for land use to allowed only was one Namibia, in on where.settle to whom addedShe that decisions making in ministry advises the which Commission, body independent an Agricultural Reform re ut, re xot ces to access export European Union markets and promote free quota, free duty- with countries ACP36 provide the countries.Pacific and Caribbean They between the and CommunityEuropean African, agreements trade the end of 2009. at The EPAs effect are regional into come to due are EPAs the and 2002 in started negotiations ACP-EC The markets. European had on ACP products certain sell to access the special the Convention, Under Lomé Convention. Lomé the as known agreement old an replaces of countries. The Cotonou Agreement political groups two and the between cooperation trade Cotonou aid, covers the that of part Agreement – a much wider agreement are EPAs (ACP) States. Pacific known and Caribbean African, the colonies as 75 European and (EU) Partnership former Union European the between negotiated being Economic agreements trade free new(EPA) areAgreements The By Clemence Tashaya Photo: Ambrosius Amutenja Mr. Clemence Tashaya, AGREEMENTS PARTNERSHIP ECONOMICON AN UPDATE raiain Te C age that argues Trade ACP World The the Organisation. at rejected have investment,the countries ACPas that to negotiations such issues, about discussions reopen these using also is Union European agenda.The own its The EU is using EPAs to force through would lose their livelihoods. many producers ACPthat likely more even is It markets. Union European the from imports the with compete to able be not would producers own unconditionally goods,marketsEU their to open their countries ACP the Should subsidies. governments’ their EU agricultural producers benefit from a the addition, and In economy. technology developed size, of terms in advantages the haveall producers and companies sound European may but reasonable, It markets. ACP the of to negotiations demand the duty-free access to 90 percent using is Union European the markets, European to In agreements partners. return for the ACP unequal states trade having access very free between are EPAs that would fitinwith WTO rules. arrangements new the implement to 2007 of end the until ACPweregiven and rule. EU this The with comply to several EU the challenged successfullyregions result, a the ACPoutside countries developing As Countries”. Developedgroup,so-called “Least the poorest very the to only or countries developing all to either groups: rules, two one-way-accessto this giveonly can WTO– EU the as such – countries developed under However, market competitionathome. European from they protected EU, the remained to export to able are while markets.that producersACP means This EU the to one-way-access countries allowedACP has countries, and the ACP, comprising 77 developing EU Since the between agreement an 1976, rules. (WTO) Trade World Organization current the in with is line ACP the and EU the between They ensure that the trade relationship needed? negotiations these are poverty Why and integration reduction inthe ACP countries. trade Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 19

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 20 siae t b wrh bu N$23 about worth be to estimated is Swaziland and Lesotho Botswana, and EPAsEU interim the betweenthe of signing the reports, to According guarantee oftheirinterests. and the for fight Namibia to (ANSA) Africa South Angola, leaving thus Mozambique,(EU),by followed Union European the with pact trade interim and Swaziland signed the controversial Lesotho Botswana, when 2009 June 4 on reality a became seven of group The anticipated split in the SADC-EPAs of EUcorporateinterests andprofits. governments into mere local managers governthe its to turn ACPand region and Europepowerpolicies over economic agriculture give ACPand destroyed be would industry that argue itself anti-development. These analysts monopoly,a businesses in big is which European give and Europe trade with area free a in economies ACP the join will agreements the concluded, If . colonial former its on byimposed Europeanbeing the Union the ACP.EPAsare on that say countries ACP imposing is Union the that European EPA the of feature key a – induced liberalization and privatization externally and promoteindiscriminate bymacro-economic that fundamentals Goals (MDGs) targets are negatively affected Development agenda. Millennium anti-development All largely an EPAs the have that say Analysts speaking for theirown governments. necessarily not are who negotiators between place taking are negotiations that ensure be worse-off as a result. Furthermore, not to will up sign not do that countries alternatives any considering EPAs, without to up sign to have not do countries that claims or analyze their potential impact. properlyThe EU to negotiations the money follow and expertise nor neither time, have countries negotiating ACP EPAs. for greater available far has resources EU 27-nation The disastrous.is process negotiating The benefit totheireconomies. any bring not consequentlywould and policies of choice their restrict would having agreements on these new issues a meig n aooe Botswana, Gaborone, in meeting one- day a After amongst members. negotiating ill-feelings any caused not have not or EPAs interim the sign to on whether differences configuration thus and derail regional integration. (SACU) SADC-EPAs Union Customs would destabilize the Southern African DoP the that and clause MFN the by the that fear South-South trade could others be threatened and status Namibia (DoP).Parties of (MFN) Definition Most the and Nations the of Favoured matters the areunresolved signing the hampering Also refused this demandbluntly. the and has EU goods. The of circulation free taxes export protection, regardingfood security, industry infant issues contentious the to changes of writing in assuresit EU the as soon as EPAs the to agree to willing is ANSA negotiations. the in partners equal as nations SADC these and treated EU writing the in agreements existing the to amendments to agreed EU the countries would not sign any EPA until their that clear it made industry and trade for responsible ministers ANSA concluded. previously agreements other and this differencesmain betweenthe is which and Mozambique also includes financial aid, Swaziland with Lesotho, signed Botswana, EPAs the African economies, by market European access the easier to and goods to applied duty customs in reduction as well As stage.this at it worth not is it believe Namibia and observers many price, a at albeit tariff- markets, EU to and access four free quota the countries grant SADC will this Although is deal unlikely tobereached thisyear. the that suggesting reports some with discussion, under still are services as rate percent five previous goods only which will no longer be charged at the covers Agreement. agreement The Partnership provisional states the Economic of terms member the under Union the from European tax-free goods import to Mozambique qualifies agreement The 2009.June 15 on deal the signed have to reported is Mozambique billion. eea, h Anti-Corruption the Commissions andothers. General, from role reports Auditors- the like bodies investigating receive oversight directly their and increase to resolved be Parliamentarians should observed. efficiency and and prioritized prudence be states’ should member budgets SADC respective in expenditures capital and social of crisis.the of inclusion impact The the countries to take measures to mitigate SADC respective urged meeting the the of effects economic crisis, especially on the poor, adverse the Noting Global the in Economic andFinancialCrisis”. Parliament of Role “The theme the consider to others, amongst was, The session the of Namibia. purpose in held the Plenary was Session that time fifth the was Swakopmund from 2-7 June 2009. at session This Assembly Plenary 25th its held Forum Parliamentary SADC The By Clemence Tashaya US$2, 1billion. approximately was EPAs provisional the signed havealready that countries the and EU between 2008,trade total Namibia’son course of but – terms. In EPA (TDCA) the needs Namibia EU, the with Agreement Cooperation which enjoys a Trade and Development Developed Countries; and South Africa, Least for Agreement(EBA) But Arms Namibia’sEverything the under Angola, benefits to Unlike which sector. important agricultural is EPA vice-versa. and blessing SADC-EPAs the with so did EPAs interim the sign to decided who those concerns Therefore, legitimate. individual as different their recently, the group agreed to recognize GLOBAL CRISIS DISCUSSES SADC PF at f h SD lwaes h priiae i te AC alaetr Forum Parliamentary SADC Plenary Assembly. the Photo: in ofSADCPF Courtesy participated who lawmakers SADC the of Part prd rm h sap n o the of end crisis all SADC countries are currently initially sharp the were from spared SADC, in countries, especially developing the although that SADC explained Namibia of Assembly 25th Hon.Johande WaalNational fromthe the Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly, Addressing crisis. many in economic global the by ways affected different are world, the in countries, and SADC others manythe like dashed, been have hopes However,these world. developed those the with of integrated highly not is crisis which markets financial its financial of because the of hardships the from spared be would region SADC the that contemplated was Initially, it the 1930s global economic depression. since experienced been ever has that worst the arguably is that crisis a of major developed countries are in midst recentthe in past. in sectors Financial intensified that conditions and economic financial in deterioration global a following dramatically changed has situation this However, in region. overall budgets, the performance and economic of payments positive of sustenance balance the to contributed Assistance, Development Official as well Direct as inflows Investment) (Foreign FDI improved with of coupled commodities, sale export and other exports mineral from 2007.Improvedrevenuesto up years the in boom resource a experienced region SADC the in countries Several eeoig onre ne additional need countries developing effective economies; their stimulate to coordinatedactions strong, take These are: developing developing countries should crisis. the from for recover to countries essential he were which felt measures ten proposed Parliamentarian DTA the However, Waal urged. further De Hon. crisis,” global future avoid and economy global prosperous we are to have a more stable and more if necessary be will that reforms term long- the for basis the lay also it must but measures, effective and rapid with met be represent.must crisis current “The they people the for deal best the get other and try to with blocks trade negotiate to SADC countries advised also He alone. it could go country single SADC no since of noise hell one and make urged to together negotiate shout Waal to parliamentarians De Hon. pressure,” heexplained. severe under is pool SACU the from and Swaziland) countries, their income the BLNS (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia of case the is in Official affected,and negatively (ODA) and Assistance declining Development migrant is of workers Remittance jobs. their losing are people more and more and down closing are mines hold, on put deteriorate,minerals new projects are our for demand as well as price, the as affected are we how see basis daily it.in a midstream on almost can “One hc am a rdcn pvry and poverty reducing at aims which One Goal especially Development (MDGs), Goals Millennium United the Nations’ meet to ability Africa’s crisis would retard progress in Southern Regrettably, the noted Plenary that the Gurirab urged. Dr. multilateralism,” from active and diversified. We must benefit the UN system and key stakeholders is forces.sinister with IPU’s partnership and greedy by destabilization political and economic,social as also but crisis financial as only not challenge global a the as this Geneva,painted weIn it. with within deal and to seeks that system multilateral crisis economic unfolding the in role our upon reflect collectively also should we matters, regional about ourselves instruct to here are we while that say to fair is Global Financial Crisis in Geneva and it “Recently IPU held multilateral a conference on the of cooperation. importance stressing the conflict, Israeli-Palestinian development,the and peace world of interest the resolve,in to community international the from commitment greater for call his reiterated Gurirab Dr. Strip, Gaza occupied the visiting of IPU.experience the his to Relating supporting his Presidential candidature for continent African the who and region entire (IPU) the to appreciation expressed Union Parliamentary Inter- the of President Assembly, and National Namibia’sthe the of Speaker Gurirab, Dr. Hon.Theo-Ben the was Assembly Plenary the at present Also global economicpolicies. support; and improved coordination of sector financial government of impact global reforms; and domestic the regulatory coordinate undertake to developed least of countries; learn from exports successful policies the markets to their open must countries advanced protectionism; avoid must response crisis finance; and trade policies on between coherence of the lack rectify space; policy more need countries developing disbursements; of methods and facility credit new a funding; additional funds should include Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 21

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 22 and AIDS pandemic within the context HIV and on Equity Gender Plan Governance, emphasised PF Strategic which (2000-2005) SADC first the development.institutional initiated He establishing the Forum’s corporate and forForum.the responsiblewas He for a in 1999 as Chief Executive Officer appointed (CEO) Mutukwa, was national, Zambian Simwinji Kasuka Dr. Esau Chiviya. national,Dr.Zimbabwean by replaced is He service. dedicated of years ten Simwinji after Forum the Kasuka leaving is Dr.Mutukwa, Forum PF), Development (SADC Parliamentary African Community of the Southern Secretary-General first The Staff Reporter financing procedures. emergency fast-track the under assistance draw to crisis the by for(IMF) Fund countrieshit Monetary International the by arrangement the poverty. In particular, on crisis SADC welcomed the of effects the up attenuate step to region the enable to support to their partners cooperation multilateral and bilateral upon called further countries SADC institutions. financial international from allocation the determination of in criteria for resources transparency and objectivity ensure and aid to attached conditions of removal the for called Plenary The and the of misery people in the region. disease the of spread the exacerbate would pandemic, the fight to funding donor dwindling the and expenditure public reduced pandemic, AIDS and HIV the of epicenter the being region of the spread Notwithstanding AIDS. the and HIV reverse and seeks halt which to Six Goal and hunger; FAREWELL BIDS SADC PF MUTUKWADR. Dr. KasukaSimwinjiMutukwa lentv rpeettv o the on Security Council and its representative committees. Zambia’s He as alternative served also he period, that During 1977-1981.from Nations Permanent Deputy Representative the of Zambia to the as United after serving Secretariat UN the joined He Programme basedinNairobi, Environment Kenya. Nations United the of of Chief Training and as Education Environmental and (ESAMI) Management Institute African Southern and has as also CEO of served the Eastern programme management. Dr. Mutukwa responsiblefor parliament’s and policy Zambia of Parliament the of Orders and Rules on Committee Standing the Parliamentary Nalolo several Committees and served as Member of chaired the he for which Zambia,during in Constituency Parliament of SADC Member a at PF,as served Dr.Mutukwa appointment his to Prior Forum’s the of through LeadershipCentre. Parliamentary orientation MPs new for development programmes 1000 capacity has directed He also over staff. Parliamentary and parliamentarians involving and Elections, SADC 23 Presidential in Election Missions Forum’s Observation the coordinated During his term of office, Dr. Mutukwa on strategic objectives. focused which (2006-2010) Plan Strategic Forum’ssecond the initiated including opportunities.investmentalso and He integration, markets wider for conditions creating regional of Relations. International and all Science Political – in Zambia of University BA, and University; Washington George MA, a and PhD; holds M. Phil, Political Columbia He University, USA; of Studies. of Administrative Head Department of he position the where the to Zambia rose of the University at began career Mutukwa’s Dr. with relations leaders oftheSADCcountries. established he that Namibia for Council Nations United the served on delegate alternate Zambia’s he as period the during was It Studies. Disarmament on Committee Secretary-General’s UN the Nations; on and United the of (ECOSOC) Council Social and Economic the on as Zambia’salso served representative rnpr Poet fne b the by funded Project, Transport Integrated its on Lesotho of Kingdom the Public and WorksTransportof of levelsMinistry local the and to central for planning change and implementation at support for services sector PF, advisory public SADC a provided He consultant. management was the Chiviya joining Dr. to Prior management, and governance. and democracy development, institutional leadership experience international in twenty of over national, Forum years the Zimbabwean to brings a Swakopmund, Chiviya, Dr. 2009. in July 8 to 7 from Namibia, held Assembly appointment takenwas Forum’sthe at Plenary 25th Chiviya’s to Dr. Dr. decision confirm replace The to Mutukwa. 2009, effect Kasuka July 1 with from Forum SADC Parliamentary the of Secretary-General as appointed been has Chiviya Dr. Esau Staff Reporter SADC PF HELM OF CHIVIYADR. AT n psd sros het o the to threat serious consequences a posed and whose society of development the hampered rights human violation flagrant a as women against violence The described IPU. Speakers the of Secretary-General Mr. Johnsson, by Anders and IPU; the of President and (Namibia) Assembly National the of Gurirab,Speaker Ben Dr. Hon. by Theo- attended also was Prammer, Barbara which 5th Meeting the Annualchaired Ms. Austria, of Council National the of Speaker The was Austria, of attended by 15 Women Speakers. Council the Inter- National and (IPU) the Union by Parliamentary organized meeting, two-day The crisis. financial the current and women against violence focusing Equality,on and Gender Goal on 3 Development Millennium the to challenges meeting and the equality gender achieving discuss July to 13-14 2009 from Austria, Vienna, in met Parliament of Speakers Women Norms Forum’s the drafting included observer 2000.since This place takenhave that the elections the of some for programme coordinating and designing observation for responsible consultant elections elections an Parliamentary as past the programmein SADC Forum’s to support Dr. Chiviya has also provided technical Malawi, Tanzania, UgandaandEthiopia. Africa, South Swaziland,Sierra-Leone, in clients development international of range a for work included also has career consultancy His Malawi. and he Zambia in Earlier,projects similar on worked 12. of Local complement staff project a with Municipalities, and 15 and Provinces five in Decentralization Project Governance managing for a Luanda, responsible in Angola, Governance Local and TechnicalDecentralization on Advisor World Bank. He was also UNDP Chief MEET IN VIENNA VIENNA IN MEET WOMEN SPEAKERS Speaker Gurirab(centre) with Women Speakers ofParliament in Vienna. Dr. EsauChiviya against women might take many forms violence that concurredSpeakers The Millennium Development Goals. forthe achievementof the and Action implementation of the Beijing Platform the and Public (ZIPAM); (ESAMI); of Administration Institute Zimbabwe Institute the Management worked Southern and Eastern the with African also has the He in Region. SADC Elections for Standards and ouin ae iia i mn ways many in similar are the solutions but women, against violence of forms different countries our of each in face may remarked,“we Speakers sectors.private the and the of one As and was widespread both in the public from theUniversity ofZambia. (USA);Madison Education in BA a and both from the University of Geography,Wisconsin, Economic in MSc an Administration; and and Policy Public in University,(USA);Bloomington MA an Political (Indiana Science/Public Administration in PhD a holds Chiviya Dr. the University ofZimbabwe. at Administration Public in lecturer a later and Studies;Government Local Service, as Head of Rural the of Department Public of and Ministry the Development; Resettlement of Lands Ministry positions of the in the Secretary held Assistant he where Zimbabwe career of Government management the with his began He capacity and human development. planning in training resources and expertise Secretariat,providing Commonwealth mosbe o ake h problem was the tackle it to that impossible observing comprehensive response, a required women against violence that unanimous were Speakers difference”.All a make forward and issue this push can we and rgams ohr hne a the at hinted others and programmes; violence policy all mainstream within women against to need the suggested Speakers to Some country. it a linking affect that issues security without or poverty own its on Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 23

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 24 against violencewomen. campaign for cause the advancing and highlighting to effort global a as NO” progress made and acknowledged “Say on back report will worldwide.They Women against Violence End to Day 25 mark November to annually as resolving the International crisis, the to a solution finding at aimed attempts all in women of incorporation the for called further Speakers equality.The gender promoting and contributing to and potential their on built be must crisis formally both informally - - and thus the solution to economies the countries’ the of force driving the as regarded were Women hit. hardest the women women differently, with men and affected had crisis global financial the that noted Speakers The crisis in2008. left were energy and food the people by impoverished million 100 than more that poverty, adding in trapped be could people million 53 as many as 2009.in The Worldthat warned Bank cent per 2.6 by fall would production foreconomic estimates global UN the the that speaker, said keynote a also for Women,Ms. Ines Alberdi,was who Fund Nations United the forDirector and its impact on women, the Executive Referring to the current financial crisis law, the were vulnerabletoviolence. of who zones conflict in those protectionespecially the from benefit systems. should women health that felt They the and police the justice, the to reference specific with Women the importance of law implementation, highlighted against Speakers (CEDAW). The of Elimination Discrimination the especially on Nations United Committee the to countries, regard with their by international respective honoured with commitments conformity were laws in national that ensure to need the women,emphasizing against violence of a to response comprehensive element considered first the as Speakers legislation the Further, victims ofviolenceinoneplace. children and women for services all regrouping and coordination for need n te cnm i te e t a to key the partnership is economy the that and politics in agree women and men between all We contribute. to modestly maybe and learn listen, today,to meeting this attend to keen so am I why is myagenda. This personal in place prominent very a has It IPU’sagenda.the on high is politics in this preparing meeting. in know,you As equality gender out carried work wonderful the for hosts our thank to like would I outset, the Inter-Parliamentary From Union. jointly the and Austria Parliament, of Council National Womenthe by organised of of Meeting Speakers Fifth the for today here be to honoured very am I abridged statementreads asfollowing: His 2009.July 14 to 13 fromAustria, of Parliament which was held in Vienna, Speakers Women of Meeting 5th the opening was he when this observed Gurirab Dr. process. decision-making was economythe key the to a and and healthy politics and democratic in men women between partnership Inter-the Namibia, that says Dr. Gurirab the Hon. of Theo-Ben Assembly National of the of Speaker and Union President Parliamentary The also present Parliament. The Speaker oftheNational Councilof Austria, Hon. Barbara Prammer (right), was Speaker at the hisopeningspeech Gurirabdelivering Annual Meetingof Women Speakers of CONFERENCE SPEAKERS’ OPENS WOMEN GURIRAB DR. fnaetl ilto o basic of social enormous violation has It rights. human fundamental and a women of advancement the to obstacles potent most the of one is It urgency. of matter a as addressed be to needs it and societies. unacceptable is our It of all permeates that scourge a is women against Violence development are inseparable. The and equality gender – clear is message transmission. child on to focusing mother tackle without cannot AIDS and one HIV care; health to access ensuring and women educating one reduction without mortality women;child reduce cannot poverty empowering of without field the in progress the make cannot of One all core MDGs. for the progress at realising is 3 of equality gender Goal on Development of achievement Millennium the democracy, to between central is partnership politics in women and men as much As the better. for introducingparliament in changes democratic and from rethinking doing come is I where Region Africa the context, this In them.achieve to together work and forward way the on agree objectives,and common set opportunity to learn from come one another, to wonderful a annually.is together This decision your commend I do. to much still is Speakers,there women the of percent 12 only and world across parliamentarians women among of percent 18 success. mere a achieving With from way however, long are,a decision- We process. democratic making and healthy o ok n uoe n mne that manner a in Europe in work to way for us, as an institution, to continue therethat and unacceptable must a be on measures Zimbabwe. The restrictiveIPU believes that this is imposing position policy Union European a of result the country.is this This to visa today us entry an denied been has she because with not Parliamentary is a who of chamber Speaker one is the there that to fact regrettable attention extremely your draw must I this week. later preparations our start we as Geneva in Committee Preparatory event. Indeed, level some of you will high be joining this this for prepare to Parliament of Speakers distinguished of group of a invited have I Speakers Parliament. of third Conference a conveneWorld will IPU the when Development Goals. And it is the year haveachievingin come Millennium the when we will take stock of how far we was adopted fifteen years ago.Action It is the year of Plan issues Beijing progress the equality since gender review on achieved will community international the when is that because importantly, more the But Region. in SADC Cup World the for only not The year 2010 will be a significant year us towards asustainablesolution. talents much more, for it is they who untappedcan lead their exploit must themselves. Wewomen the with lies womenpersonally believe that the answer also suffer will and disproportionately. that hit What can we do? I hardest the are clear increasingly about is human beings. it figures, And it and is becoming numbers about not is crisis this the but indicators, economic in improvements modest few a discern may Some time. long a for us with be upheavalto economic going is the of women. on impact crisis financial also current The the will about talking we be meeting, this During well represented here today. Nations so for is Women)Fund Development (United UNIFEM with very that are glad along we and partners, this UN our do We women. against violence end to efforts in their parliaments a support launched to campaign has IPU The societies. our seriously of development and the jeopardizes costs economic and wish you successfulmeeting. avery I constitution. new a of basis the on elections fresh of holding impede that obstacles guys bad and guys good old divisive and sanctions of unchained be should succeed.They to government All Zimbabweans support the inclusive respect for diversity. and dialogue of notion the on based values fundamental our to responds officials. The purpose of the visit was senior visit the of of and purpose officials. The Parliament House of Members the Garoyian, other and Cyprus of of Representatives Marios President Mr. the Hon. and of Cyprus; Demetris Mr. President met the Christofias, Excellency Gurirab His Dr.with others, Among Cyprus inJune thisyear. of Republic the to visit parliamentary official three-day a on while call this made Gurirab Dr. problem. Cypriot a the to find solution lasting and just,viable to community international the on National called has Gurirab Theo-Ben Dr. the Hon. (IPU), Union Parliamentary of Inter- the of President and Assembly Speaker The By Rev. Willem SimonHanse Representatives ofCyprus of House the of Garoyian,PresidentHon. Mr. Marios with discussion in Dr.Gurirab SPEAKER PROBLEM, URGES SOLVE CYPRIOT tl udr uks rl. Cyprus, rule. Turkish under still Greek control, under with 37 been percent the of has the country island in the of island most 1974, largest July Since Mediterranean. third Cyprus the 000, is 800 approximately of density square population 251 a 9, and of kilometers area land a With providing totheIPU. was he leadership the for counterpart and agreed Namibian his hailing mutually time, convenient a at Namibia visit Dr.fromto invitation Gurirab an accepted Garoyian, interest. Marios Mr. common Hon. of issues and pursue discuss to national order in respective parliaments their in groups friendship parliamentary agreed establish Officers to Presiding two The to happen Cyprus, Dr. also Gurirabunderlined. could this Namibia, in occupation military foreign end to able was community If international the amicably. resolved be to problem that the time had come for the Cypriot the IPU President told a media briefing good maintains relations with both Cyprus and Turkey, Namibia Although experience thereality ontheground. to island the of parts occupied visited delegation military his and Gurirab of Dr.later. issue decades three than more the occupation on remained inactive community the that international trust the of it betrayal a that was said Gurirab Dr. Cyprus, of Referring to the 1974-Turkish invasion friendly countries andtheirparliaments. two the between relations bilateral longstanding the cement to Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 25

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 26 2005 respectively. and 2000 in York New in held were Conferences Speakers previous The dialogue. China joined the IPU in 1984. parliamentary worldwide for platform a as serve and cooperation would enhance hoped he which SpeakersConference upcoming the for support active country’s Chairman his part, pledged Banggou his On IPU. Congress the People’s to National support the of sustained the appreciated of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Speaker Gurirab, who is also President 2010. in Switzerland, Geneva, in held be to Conference Speakers 3rd the for preparation in views exchange to was Banggou Chairman with meeting Speaker’sthe 17 on Office August, the Accordingpressa to release byissued power inChina. state of organ supreme the is China, of Parliament the Congress,People’s People’s Congress (NPC). National the The National of Committee Standing Mr.the of Chairman WuBanggou,the China at the invitation of His Excellency of People’s Republic to visit official an Hon. Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab undertook SpeakerThe National the of Assembly Mr. Savvas Savva. Namibia,to Cyprus of Republic the of Elma Dienda and the Honorary Consul Chief Kavetuna,Ankama,JulietSamuel parliamentarians by Assembly accompanied National was Gurirab Dr. sites. visit,heritage worldthreeto including monasteries and sites archaeological from many has 1960, independence August 16 on Britain gained which CONGRESS PEOPLE’S NATIONAL VISITS GURIRAB Turkey andCyprus. between area disputed the of line battle the visiting delegation his and Dr.Gurirab ih anae hretn (RWH). harvesting rainwater success with their the shared Conservancy where Water for Institute Province Research to Gansu trip Gansu familiarisation the a was visit Dr.of Gurirab’shighlights the of One cooperation withNamibia. expand and strengthen to readiness China’s reiterated who Jiaobao Wen Excellency His China, of Premier with the met also delegation The well. significantly storm the weathering be to seemed China observed, Gurirab Dr. downturn, economic current the the Despite living.” of standardimproved by evidenced he “clearly which, was empowering said, economically people in its achievement and commitment China’s with of impressed was Gurirab nurturing Speaker relations. sustained such for legislative calling bilateral exchanges between the two as , saw consolidated they what with satisfaction expressed Officers Presiding two The of theNational People’s Congress. Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab with Mr. Wu Banggou, the Chairman of the Standing Committee eiltr, o. lr Bhtl, and Hon. McHenry Venaani. Bohitile, Clara Hon. legislators, Assembly National by accompanied to the plight of children. attached The Speaker was be universal should that the priority emphasized Dr.Gurirab Xiao, Zhong Chong Ms. the center, of Director the with discussion During their capabilities. enhance comprehensive and creativity their for cultivate potential; and characteristics institution children’s developing and mentoring educational and extracurricular government-funded a – (CNCC) Centre Children National China the was story success Another groundwater. recharge and feed conservation ecological also but irrigation, and use agriculture domestic for water only not supply RWH the that shown has and alleviation of poverty. 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(see: Committee. the Ministries by requested be the can from reports certain issues, on investigation further For work areas. and and Agencies which refer Ministries to the special Offices, contact the with together to Services, Correctional and Prisons and (NCIS) Service Intelligence Central Namibia Defence,Home areasAffairs, Foreign the Affairs, observe to the is Security and of and duties duty committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence their The of responsibilities. aware have be parliamentarians to security, areas of these within react and act To affairs. foreign and Intelligence security, and safety defence, areas: main four into separated be can sector security The security system. powerful a needs these country a with threats, deal to able be day.. 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Service Intelligence Central National Pisani, du André by givenwere presentations The Namibia. André du Pisani from the University of Prof.by facilitated was workshop The sector. security the of challenges upcoming the face to committee the supporting cooperation, further to forward look KonradFoundation the Adenauer and Assembly National The participants. the the and presenters the of engagement and programme interesting the to regard in success, great a be as seen can workshop the conclusion In work area. special their in skills their advance to committees all for training regular a as other well as Parliament with in committees important information regularly share the meet and most should that committee the was, recommendations of One support. infrastructural and legal technical, of need the highlighted committee the making. more Further themembers of Parliamentary on Legislation that like policy design and law- Committee should be out actively involved pointed committee the recommendations As a on continuous basis. change which developments, security it national effective, should be capable of reacting to global really a be to for framework order In discussion. this of part formed also department paes rm the from speakers Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 Prof. 27

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 28 Gumbo from Zimbabwe. Vice-President,Hon. JoramMacdonald Fourth (Algeria);and Hammi Laroussi Hon. Vice-President, Third (Uganda); R.Mugenyi Vice-President,Hon.Mary Second (Nigeria); Amadi Bethel Hon. Vice-President, First (Chad); of Moussa Ndele Idriss comprises Dr. Hon. President, the team five-member elected newly 2009.The May 28 on the Parliament Pan-African to the of Bureau members of election the in culminated finally debates heated The Pan-African Parliament. the to Relating Community Economic African the Establishing Treaty the to PAP to align its rules with the Protocol instructed further decision The one. new a elect of to or bureau current the mandate the renew hold to immediately elections to 2009, to May 18 29 from held Session Ordinary 11th PAP, its tasked at further Union African EX.CL/459 the of Assembly the of Doc.(XIV) AU the Decision organs. from inspiration drawing urgently members, its for office of term the fix to the of Parliament Bureau Pan-African the requested the that of (AU) Union African the decision of Assembly the surrounding (PAP) debates heated by Parliament characterised was Pan-African of Session the Ordinary Eleventh The By PietieHusselmann ALIGN RULES WITH PROTOCOL,ALIGN AU PAP TELLS Gurirab andHonJhonny Hakaye. Hon Kasingo, Nawases-Taeyele,Evelyn Hon. Loide Tsudao Hon. Hans Hon.Booys, were Session 11th the Ordinary attended who Parliament Namibia’s Members of the Pan-African African Union. fromCounsel the Legal Deputy the of advice the following rules existing the of terms in place took elections the wererules eventually changed and not the However, discussed. also were Community Parliament Pan-African the to Relating Economic African Establishing the Treaty the to Protocol the to changes proposed The place. taketo election wouldthe that enable changes make to order in discussed werePAP of Procedure of Rules The weretense.members bureau new the of elections the to leading days The aig n h polm and problems the decision challenges facingthecontinent. on and making discussions grass-roots with involved their more be to organisations and African forpeoples platform common A h primnay ieso of dimension parliamentary the strengthening and promoting of aim delegation was set up in 2006 with the the of European Parliament (MEP), Member the Gahler,ad hoc Michael of chairmanship the ad-hoc Under past delegation. the of experience and African Pan Parliament (PAP) built the on the structure to relations the for EP established a permanent delegation the term, this of beginning the With the Pan African Parliament relationsthe for Delegation to states. member EU 27 the the of governments of relations the diplomatic to existing complementary diplomacy, parliamentary the of core delegations the law.builds the of in work rule the the Finally, and rights human but democracy,governance,good on stability,also regional cooperation, common of issues concern, like all economic or development on dialogue regular continuous the these strengthen addition, meetings In EU. the thesituations outside organizations and countries of into insight hand parliamentarians first European provide parliamentarians other with meetings the EP. The delegations’ study visits and of committees the and plenary the of work the for information provide and “third level” of activities parliamentary the form delegations.They parliamentarians 31 up set elected newly the 2009, June 4-7 from (EP) Parliament After this year’s election of the European different parliamentsinparticular. the and general, in regions two these facilitate the political dialogue to between help instruments political Several products. biggest African for the trade market and export important Africa for most partner the still is decades.last Europe the during Africa between the European developedUnion (EU) and has relationship strong A Parliamentary Assistant ofMichaelGahlerMEP Schlomach, F. Gerrit Diplomacy Parliamentary Euro-African Parliament inMidrand/ South Africa ofthePan Gahler(MEP) attheHeadquarters Michael African rain f h OP responds OPPD the of The representation. creation and oversight their implement lawmaking, of functions constitutional to capacity their strengthening at aims and parliaments the reformthe and these establishment of in assists OPPD EU.The the democracy of emerging and (NED) parliaments beyond the borders new at aims programme support OPPD The OPPD. the through developed been strengthenhas to parliaments support Parliament’sEuropean2008, the Since ParliamentaryDemocracy of Promotion the for Office EP’s of Promotion the the Democracy(OPPD). Parliamentary through for PAP Office EP’s the of building havecapacity administrative the supported representatives European the in Summit Moreover, 2007. 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Hammi Laroussi, need for more exchange of knowledge the PAP delegation, he emphasized the of visit the During Africa.in missions (MEP) of kinds these in participated Gahler has who Michael of invitation the to thanks possible was Germany results).of in mission observation The votereporting the and of organisation continent-wide elections (campaigning, (quasi-)simultaneous of organisation and the with involved problems logistical practical administrative, legal, the the with acquainted them of get to and members elections European the the was on delegation inform aim to mission’s The European elections. year’s this during June 2009 UK to 8, 28 the May from in Germany and stations polling election visited an of mission, observation PAPa framework Delegation European the In during Observation Elections Mission Election PAP its experiencesandexpertise. share to actively EP the of willingness the for and parliaments NED demand of support increasing rapidly a to from Tanzania, Gahler MEP withMichael Hon. G. Mongella, former speaker ofthePan ParliamentAfrican strong ifwe acttogether!” it:only puts “Weare chairman the Or as Commission. Union African the Europeanwellthe and as Commission EU-Africa the actions of national governments as the order to provide common oversight of in of enhanced be to needs cooperation parliamentary dimension the chairman, the to by executives.respective their According pursued parliamentary policies the on their scrutiny strengthen to and oversee to elected colleagues African his directly encourages a he Parliament.Therefore, eventually and legislative a become to Union African the of set-up institutional the within PAPaccompanythe wayto its task on the big challenge of his delegation in its African Parliament (PAP). He perceives Pan the the with of relations for delegation chairman current as well as going chairman of the ad hoc delegation out- and 2008 since (MEP) Parliament Michael Gahler is Member of European parliament andwork accordingly. national African building. specific also a could “contact” parliaments national capacity EU support that parliamentary programmes should foresee papers strategy country EC and oversight parliaments. To this end, the respective apply national their in mechanisms scrutiny and return home would representatives their Ideally, parliamentarians. national are members its role,as multiplying a has PAPthe of within affairs.African role PAPThe increased an support OPPD the and PAP the to relations the for Both the cooperation of the delegation Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 29

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 30 atcpns any rtcz te costs the criticize mainly participants the sector, education health the In the system. and unemployment high problems: education, urgent most the inNamibia, all groups agree concerning When asked about the current situation Key issues for Namibians and women Namibians are concerned with. young that problems and issues main the intoinsight good very in gender, populationa andallow they age of terms Namibian entire the representative for not are groups the educationaland backgrounds. Although from drawn different geographical, were ethnic, economic participants The fromtheages18-31,of 32-45 and46+. of18to31andfemalea group ranging age the at group male interviewed: a wereeach people 10 twoabout region,of groups each in So women. and people young on particularly focuses Windhoek,.OtjiwarongoItand , cities/regions: interviews four students in standardized Namibia) conducted UNAM of Harare. (University in based (MPOI), Institute Eldred Opinion Public Mass the of Professor University ZimbabweMasunungure, conceptualizedwhoisalso theDirector the by of was supervised and survey The supporters? moregaingivepoliticalthey to parties most would advice of pieceurgently? address What government new the should issues for which and elections fears the and hopes their are What and country. economic their in situation political,educational the about feel they how asked were Namibians particular. in elections upcoming the attitudes towards politics in general and a survey to find out about conducted the Namibians’ Konrad- Adenauer-Foundation the cast Therefore, parliament. to new a in for elections upon the at vote their called voters are registered Namibia million one about 28th, and 27th November On Office Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation, Namibia By politics inNamibia politics attitudes towards Survey on Tina Srowig , Researcher, in a difficult economic situation, economic difficult are a people in young many However, empowered,especially in financial be matters. should women that suggests also manproblem.” thisOne cause that men such treat to how on traditionalleadersto back comemust culprits. government the The to done been has nothing but reported been says: Rundu from “Cases of violence against women man have young One opportunities. job equal no have and rapeviolence,domestic and crimesto subject children, are the of care take usually support. They more need and vulnerable especially out are women pointed that men and women Both Needs of women and young people care, respondents health of the Afro-Barometer. as crimes, such security alcoholismor thanthe issues about concerned more be to seemed they economicdevelopment.and Moreover, and education between services linkage the stress health Namibians on and more education focus young clearly women and that apparent latestAfro-Barometer, the of becomes it those to results these comparing and tuberculosis concern. of When point a are as malaria such diseases activities. Also, health reproductive in A HIV/ promoting projects for ask womenalike and the men Young areas. in rural supply water country, clean the including in services the care criticizehealth also participants Many to and strengthen poverty economic development. alleviate to proposed ways monthlyas are everyone a for income and businesses for smaller loans investments, government education, neglected. Better often are areas rural that equally but country the spreadover not are investments and development economic that feel forthe participants of the survey. Many problemmainanother is – areasrural the in especially – opportunities ofjob lack the and unemployment High finish school. to attemptanothergranted be should andopportunities littlehave 12 or 10 theysee is that students who fail grade away.” problem Another far very are money,transportthe schools since or donot have the money for the schools cannot help their children because they “Women out: points Windhoekfrom forschools anduniversity. Onewoman ids awareness and youth involvement n em o te poig elections, upcoming the of terms In structures are not right at all.” the how interest. is people’s Thisthe forthere party,not theare fromthey instructions get problem.They the is itself, that party the by appointed are SayvoteI for party.a Butthose people remarks:effective.not is voting of system Keetmanshoop “The from man them on the nomination list. One young are put whopeople the foronly theybut from region the for responsible feel not do parliamentarians that and times election during visible only are the last years. They during theircriticize that particular parties and in region general respective in country the in changed has little too that feel Many reason for low trust major in political parties. a also are promises unfulfilled them. uponThe act consequently and seriously problems their takepeople, that political parties should listen demandto the the express participants The disappointedwork.aretheytheirwith politicalpartiesfor making empty promises theand criticize They on: agree participants all almost that issue one them. is There about information and political representation, of politicaltrustin parties terms in problems many see others stable, quite is it that peoplefind Some differently. Namibia in The groups assess the political situation elections The political situation and the upcoming educationand work. of terms in opportunities thatyoung peoplehavenotdo feel enough participants most Nevertheless, future.” your about think don’t you – soon. Sosometimes it’s also the youth for drinking alcohol and using drugs and the or householdproperly. fees it use rather schoolThey for money use their points don’t children Otjiwarongo “Sometimes out: from woman young lives. A their for responsibility more take should people young that view the hold also participants few A in violence and then they are in jail.” gangsters.Sometimes they are involved becomingareandstreetthey kidsand nothing for school of out drop often Keetmanshoop from explainsthe situation in his town: man “Kids young A help. need psychological and counseling thefor mention also participants face.Some tohave abusetheyproblems are alcohol and inequality pressure,gender peer Unemployment, too. ht ot f hm upr the support in background them Swapo’s party. of ruling most that obvious becomes elections, it the for women’slookingWhenat preferences liberation struggle. the on much too focus they country that and the in problems the solved criticism of Swapo is that they have not itwas the whole Keetmans.” One main cultureattendedmeeting,whothe but one ortribe oneonly here, not was it meeting a had RDP north.When the in and south the in development no see party. I rulingAnd the were who SWAPO was it independent, became “All these years from the time says: Keetmanshoopwhen we from man young because it is a relatively new party. One generation, young andthey hope for thechange a of needs the understands want to go for RDP. Some feel that RDP want votetofor, they manyyoung malessay they party which asked When criticize.” to able be to and government the in changeshave to votevote. I tohave I man adds: “I think young as a citizen in the country Another tomorrow.” of the youth and the youth are the leaders difference.youngOnesays:man of stillpart aam “I make and opinion their express to want they sayparticipants elections. Most upcoming the in vote Most participants say that they want to Who to vote for? them to decide which party to vote for. for harder it makesthis andelections the concerning insecurity people’s to considered also add factors problems. these major All are and nepotism unbiased and tribalism be rigging, Ballot to independent. supposed is commission election the aselections, fair and free to obstacle an be would members”.party called so This the be will commission election the at staff “the ruling party is making sure that the example, one young man points out that sayindecisiveare or“no” it.about For will be free and fair. Men, however,women often are convinced that the elections fair,mixedtherea ispicture. ofAlmost all question andfree thebe elections willthewhether to comes it When as a key issue for the 2009 elections. The fight against corruption is respect. also seen with other each treat should parties political the and accepted be opinions. The views of the voters should considered were key security issues in and the freedomparticipants’ fairness, give them a chance to do better than better do to chance a them give to reasonwomen, however, no is this for government. Especially is the in it not if problems solve cannot party say they particpantsunderstand that the Mostopposition parties? opposition in trust people’s boost would What Namibians. to important very is representatives their of visibility the and communication to listen and people’sproblems needs.and villages Thus,the small in meetings community to come rather but rallies big on much too focus not participantssuggest thatparties should communication. Many of way popular most the far by is interaction face to language.owntheirpeoplein the Face totalkingachieved bybe only can this political aand understand– needstheirto party want they Furthermore, changes are crucial to the participants. the implement to plan a and country the in problems major theaddressing organize their way.better messagea clear in ideas A communicate should and themselves they seriously.Moreover, opinions people’s should the they take that is parties political the to advice of piece main Thus,the Advice to political parties their for work personal to gain. seem only leaders who party the with disappointed country.” Clearly, some participants are the forcommunity andthe interest of the interest,for ownit’snot their for […] if I vote for a party to win it is just because vote to going not says: am “I Otjiwarongofromwoman young One anyway. win will party ruling the that change,or will country the in nothing difference,amake notthat doesvoice Their main reason is that they feel their vote.to participantsnotchooseSome DTA of Namibia. especially parties, opposition also support women young some However, oppositionwill perform better or not.” explains:Rundu “Wedon’tthe ifknow from woman One parties. to opposition turn to not and know they party the trust to women forreason a major is unknown the of fear the fact, In is“god-given”. Swapo that claimseven One freedom. and peace guarantees and needs fulfills their Swapothat feel women Namibia.” Many in party first the country.are They our for fought one fromKatutura, Windhoek,says: is “Swapo womanthis,reasonimportant a strugglefor as independence the all Namibians. whatbestdoistofor the country and and people the of needs the to listen to times, election during respect other to each parties the expect They toleratetoempty promises anylonger. unwilling are they that and actualoutcomes the and promises parties’ the between difference the see they that elections. upcoming However, the in they count also opinion make their clear make and vote to want people Most and listen to their views. adviseparties to come to their regions politicians.the with Theytalks face face to prefers majority overwhelming communication, the of terms RDP. In represented. andTherefore, many young understoodpeople support be to peopleyoung the especiallywantthey developmentfasterandbetter andfor seechangea inthecountry. an Theyhope for vote oppositionbecauseparty willthey want to who them among many are there Swapo, support men also many Although independence. broughtwhich party the toobligation an feel or best performs Swapo that fear Some opposition Swapo. parties, some are convinced support to tend for tribes.womenorgroupsMost certain a representing parties just and biased political being Moreover, criticize promises. they empty make just they think they because or them aboutlittleknow theybecause parties opposition trust not do people Many solutions. possible present to them to expect they them want addressthemosturgent problems and They times. voting during just not – parties political the inequality,of presencemore for askparticipants All crime. inequality, income tribalism, gender rural development, sector, most health the unemployment, on importantissues inNamibia: education, agree interviewed peopletheshownthatsurveyhas The Conclusion the influence that they have. speak up in parliament and make use of demandoppositionthat partiesshould participants Some them.” us to get listen to to or us convince to opposition parties for difficult is “It admits: Rundufrom party.woman young One a forvotingconsider wouldthey then however, and first actionssee to want participants, the Most at parties. lookopposition they when hopeful are government.currentthepeople Some Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 31

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 32 Chairman oftheNationalCouncil, Hon. Asser Kapere, after Hon. RosaliaSibiya (seatedleft)andthe Vice-Chairperson of theNationalCouncilHon. Margaret Mensah-Williams inaugurating thenew OfficeinJuly Arandis Constituency (seated right) attheParliament(seated right) ExhibitionStandat President congratulating the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2009. From theChambers 2009. Speakers ofParliament, Vienna, Austria. ofthe5th and members Annual Meetingof Women Dr. Gurirabattendingabilateral meetingwithIPU 120th IPU Assembly. Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirabamong delegatesatthe Hon. Ferdinand Kavetuna Hon. Nora Schimming-Chase !Coma totheNationalCouncilon8May2009. Hon. elected Council Regional OtjozondjupaRegion. Otjozondjupa the for Governor Shivute on 19 May 2009. Mr.Hon.PeterJustice Chief !Coma by replaced Council Hon.National the Ferdinand of Kavetuna Member who as became in sworn Region,was Hon.!Coma,Moses forCouncillor the the Otjozondjupathe in Constituency Tsumkwe From theChambers founding members of the CoD which was launched in March 1999. wasinMarch oftheCoDwhich launched founding members National the from Assembly and the CoD on 13 resignation August 2009 with immediate effect. her She was conferenceone of the press a at announced consequently misuse of party funds, an the allegation she of has vehemently Member denied. alleged its Hon.over effect recall Schimming-Chase immediate with to Schimming-Chase Assembly,National Hon.Nora resolved has 2009, August 1-2 of weekend the over The National Working Committee of the (CoD), at its meeting served asMember ofthe2ndNationalCouncil. served previously who Eiseb Governor, Hon. Theofelus Regional former replaced Kavetuna by2009 May 8 Otjozondjupathe Governoras Council Regional for Region.that Hon. on Hon.election followinghis Region,Council FerdinandNational Kavetuna, the fromresigned has Otjozondjupa the in Constituency Otjiwarongo the for Councillor The Hon. Moses!Coma Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 33

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 34 Ms. Frederick Priscilla Ms. MatildeIipito Mrs. Dorothy Alawi hasbeen promoted from Assistant Accountant to Parliamentary Mr. JohannesPetrus hasbeenpromoted Frederick from SystemController to Parliamentary ClerkattheNational Parliamentary Assembly, effective from 1 August 2009. Clerk attheNational Assembly witheffect from 1 August 2009. and Security asanaccountant. and Security with effect from 1 2009.April Ms. Iipitopreviously worked ofSafety for theMinistry Ms. MatildeIipito hasbeenpromoted toSenior Accountant attheNational Assembly formerly Private Secretary inthesameoffice. Secretary formerly Private totheNational of theSecretary Assembly witheffect from 1 August 2009. Shewas Ms. hasbeenpromoted Frederick to Priscilla Administrative Assistant intheOffice Staff on theMove on Staff Mr. JohannesPetrus Frederick Mrs. Dorothy Alawi Mrs. Dorothy Alawi Mr. JohannesPetrus Frederick All photos: Ambrosius Amutenja Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009

Learners from the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule (DHPS) in Windhoek undertook a familiarisation tour of Parliament on 11 July 2009. Photo: Ambrosius Amutenja 35

ParliamentJournal Vol.7 May No.2 -August 2009 ParliamentJournal 36 Chamber oftheNational Assembly. Photo: Ambrosius Amutenja from theFinnish SummerHighSchool counterparts theirtourofthe Association during in fromLearners theDawidBezuidenhoutHighSchool Windhoek pictured withtheir