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The Namibian Constitution commits the Namibia government to the sustainable use of all the country’s natural resources for the benefit of its people.
Namibia’s constitution, adopted on February 9 February 1990, established the country as a sovereign, secular, democratic and unitary State founded upon the principles of democracy, the rule of law and justice for all. The president is voted in directly by the electorate for a five year term and is supported by the prime minister and the cabinet.
Namibia is ruled by a Multiparty Parliament and has a democratic constitution that is highly regarded by the international community.
The government’s policy of national reconciliation and unity embraces the concepts of tolerance, respect for differing political views, racial and ethnic harmony.
The constitution follows the principle of a separation of powers whereby, government is divided into three branches:
The Namibia Executive
The executive is responsible for law implementing.The executive powers are vested in the president and the Cabinet who initiate laws and ensure that they are implemented.
The Namibia Legislature
Legislative powers resides with parliament, that is the National Assembly and the National Council, with the former playing the dominant role. The Legislature is responsible for law making.
The Namibia Judiciary
The judiciary is responsible for law enforcement and interpretation. The powers of the judiciary lie with the Courts of Namibia, the Supreme Court, the High Court and the Lower Courts. The courts are all independent entities.
In the nutshell, the Namibian government created conducive environment for its people, visitors and would be investors to be at peace in this beautiful country.
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