The Constituent Assembly of Namibia produced a constitution which established a multi-party system and a bill of rights. It also limited the executive president to two 5-year terms and provided for the private ownership of property. The three branches of government are subject to checks and balances, and a provision is made for judicial review. The constitution also states that Namibia should have a mixed economy, and foreign investment should be encouraged. A multi-party system is a type of party system. ...

While the ethnic-based three-tier South African-imposed governing authorities have been dissolved, the current government pledged for the sake of national reconciliation to retain civil servants employed during the colonial period. The government is still organizing itself both on a national and regional level.

The Constituent Assembly converted itself into the National Assembly on February 16, 1990, retaining all the members elected on a straight party ticket. A constituent assembly is a body elected with the purpose of drafting, and in some cases, adopting a constitution. ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

The judicial structure in Namibia parallels that of South Africa. In 1919, Roman-Dutch law was declared the common law of the territory and remains so to the present.

Elections were held in 1992, to elect members of 13 newly established Regional Councils, as well as new municipal officials. Two members from each Regional Council serve simultaneously as members of the National Council, the country's second house of Parliament. Nineteen of its members are from the ruling SWAPO party, and seven are from the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA). In December 1994, elections were held for the President and the National Assembly. The South-West Africa Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) was founded, along with a number of other groups, as a liberation organisation: following the first world war, South-West Africa — formerly a German colony — was turned over to South Africa to rule as a mandate for the British. ... The Democratic Turnhalle Alliance is a political party in Namibia. ... The National Assembly is the name of either a legislature, or the lower house of a bicameral legislature in some countries. ...

Namibia has about 40 political groups, ranging from modern political parties to traditional groups based on tribal authority. Some represent single tribes or ethnic groups while others encompass several. Most participate in political alliances, some of which are multiracial, with frequently shifting membership.

SWAPO is the ruling party, and all but one of the new government's first cabinet posts went to SWAPO members. Formerly a Marxist oriented movement, SWAPO now espouses the principles of multiparty democracy and a mixed economy. SWAPO has been a legal political party since its formation and was cautiously active in Namibia, although before implementation of the UN Plan, it was forbidden to hold meetings of more than 20 people, and its leadership was subject to frequent detention. SWAPO draws its strength principally, but not exclusively, from within the Ovambo tribe. In December 1976, the UN General Assembly recognized SWAPO as "the sole and authentic representative of the Namibian people," a characterization other internal parties did not accept. The South-West Africa Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) was founded, along with a number of other groups, as a liberation organisation: following the first world war, South-West Africa — formerly a German colony — was turned over to South Africa to rule as a mandate for the British. ... Marxism is the political practice and social theory based on the works of Karl Marx, a 19th century philosopher, economist, journalist, and revolutionary, along with Friedrich Engels. ... United Nations General Assembly The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. ...

In 1999 presidential and parliamentary elections, SWAPO continued its history of political dominance, taking 55 of the 72 Assembly seats, and returning President Sam Nujoma to the office for his third term. The principal opposition parties are the Congress of Democrats (CoD) and the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA), with each possessing seven seats in the National Assembly. President Sam Nujoma Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma (born May 12, 1929) was the first President of Namibia. ... The Congress of Democrats is a political party in Namibia. ... The National Assembly is the name of either a legislature, or the lower house of a bicameral legislature in some countries. ...

Political parties and elections

Election results include names of political parties. See for additional information about parties the List of political parties in Namibia. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Namibia.

An election is a decision making process whereby people vote for preferred political candidates or parties to act as representatives in government. ... A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues. ... Political parties in Namibia lists political parties in Namibia. ... See Election (movie) for the film directed by Alexander Payne. ... Elections in Namibia gives information on election and election results in Namibia. ... Hifikepunye Pohamba Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba (born August 18, 1935) is the second and current President of Namibia. ... The South West African Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) is a political party in Namibia. ... Ben Ulenga is the president of the Congress of Democrats (CoD), a Namibian political party of the mid nineties, a vibrant party that shook Namibians by taking on the SWAPO party of which Ulenga was not only a member but a member of congress and he played a very influencial... The Congress of Democrats is a political party in Namibia. ... The Democratic Turnhalle Alliance is a political party in Namibia. ... The National Unity Democratic Organization is a political party in Namibia. ... Categories: Politics stubs | Liberal related stubs | Liberal parties | Malawi political parties ... Republican Party is a name used by many political parties. ... The Monitor Action Group is a political party in Namibia. ... The National Assembly of Namibia is the lower chamber of the countrys bicameral Parliament. ... The South West African Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) is a political party in Namibia. ... The Congress of Democrats is a political party in Namibia. ... The Democratic Turnhalle Alliance is a political party in Namibia. ... The National Unity Democratic Organization is a political party in Namibia. ... The United Democratic Front is a progressive political party in Namibia. ... The Republican Party is a political party in Namibia. ... The Monitor Action Group is a political party in Namibia. ...

Other data

Country name:
conventional long form: Republic of Namibia
conventional short form: Namibia

Data code: WA

Government type: republic

Capital: Windhoek

Administrative divisions: 13 regions; Caprivi, Erongo, Hardap, Karas, Khomas, Kunene, Ohangwena, Okavango, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa

Independence: March 21, 1990 (from South African mandate) March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ...

National holiday: Independence Day, March 21 (1990) An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nations assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another state. ... March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ...

Constitution: ratified February 9, 1990; effective March 12, 1990 February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... This article is about the year. ...

Legal system: based on Roman-Dutch law and 1990 constitution

Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal

Executive branch: chief of state: President Hifikepunye Pohamba (since March 21, 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Theo-Ben Gurirab (since August 28, 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...

Legislative branch: bicameral legislature consists of the National Council (26 seats; two members are chosen from each regional council to serve six-year terms) and the National Assembly (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)

Judicial branch: Supreme Court (judges appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission)

Political parties and leaders: Congress of Democrats or COD [Ben ULENGA]; Democratic Turnhalle Alliance of Namibia or DTA [Katuutire KAURA, president]; Monitor Action Group or MAG [Kosie PRETORIUS]; South West Africa People's Organization or SWAPO [Sam Shafishuna NUJOMA]; United Democratic Front or UDF [Justus GAROEB]

International organization participation: ACP, AfDB, C, ECA, FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, ICRM, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), ISO (correspondent), ITU, NAM, OAU, OPCW, SACU, SADC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNMEE, UPU, WCL, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 as a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, as defined by several international agreements, most prominently the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. ...

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See also : Namibia