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Government Information Bulletin November 2009
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ElEctionS HouSE: This building and it’s occupants have become centre of attention for some time now. The Electoral Commission has become the hive of activities
following the beginning of the campaign for the Presidentail and National Assembly Elections.
27 - 28 novEmBER 2009 are election dates. Many Namibians cannot wait to cast their votes to give a mandate to a fifth government of the Republic of Namibia for the
next five years.
So, let our voices be heard while we vote in peace. US renews support for Nambia’s fight against
HIV/AIDS......................................................................... 16
Country Total
Angola 13
Austria 28
Belgium 35
Botswana 23
Brazil 104
China 21
Cuba 60
Republic of South Africa, (Cape Town) 95
Democratic Republic of Congo 7
Ethiopia 9
This is how the born-frees flocked to the registration centres around as proud
Egypt 5
Namibian
France 12
Germany 24 The ECN sees this voting process as significant in the fulfillment of the
provision of the recent amendment to the Electoral Act. A high number of
India 20
voters abroad are expected to cast their votes in the November elections.
Malaysia 5 Eligible voters abroad and at sea are expected to vote on 13 November
Nigeria 5 2009. Scheduling the voting date for the voters abroad and at sea is in
New York 54 compliance with the law that stipulates that sea-going personnel have
to vote days before the actual voting date. The Ministry of Fisheries and
RSA (Pretoria) 94 Marine Resources, the Electoral Commission of Namibia and the Ministry of
Russia 26 Foreign Affairs have been working closely to make the exercise a resounding
Sweden 16 success.
Tanzania 13
United Kingdom 33
According to a press release issued on October 3, 2009, the improvement
on the higher turn-out of the supplementary voter registration has been
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United States of America (Washington DC) 19 attributed to the ECN’s commitment to hard work and the resources
invested on both the voter education and supplementary voter registration.
Zambia 14
“Despite critics and fears, many Namibians flocked to the registration points
Zimbabwe 257 to register and have been able to receive their voting cards,” stated the
press release. It went on to explain that part of the success can be also
TOTAL 992
attributed to the improved partnership between the ECN, media institutions,
Source: ECN
Government, civic organizations and political campaigns have helped to raise awareness
parties that supported the voter education and understanding of elections as a measure In 2004, a total of 978, 036 Namibians registered
campaigns and in some cases conducted their of democratic participation,”confirmed the ECN to vote while the preliminary figures generally
own education programmes to motivate people press reease. indicated that more than 1, 300, 500 people
to register. may be eligible to vote in this year’s elections.
The data reveals that the Khomas region ranks The ECN is urging Namibians to turn-out in large
The ECN noted the increased interest and the highest with a total of 52, 078 followed by numbers at the voting points to cast their votes.
enthusiasm in this year’s elections contrary to the Omusati region with 32, 657 and Ohangwena They are advised to guard against detractors of
the voter apathy which was “falsely professed with a total of 31, 643 in the number of voters the electoral process who do not want to see
through sensational and selective reporting generated through the recently concluded voter Namibia emerge as one of the most advanced
by some of the print media”. “Our information registration. democracies in Africa, “We should demonstrate
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tolerance while embracing each other as up to since we were franchised to vote for the able to conduct our own elections in the most
citizens of a country that the world is looking first time in November 1989 through the UN credible fashion,” remarked the ECN, adding
supervised elections. Since then, we have been that there will always be challenges.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia is more people to go and vote and discourage use of government vehicles, which will be
ready for the upcoming Presidential and voter apathy. Mr. Ndjarakana also commended delivered in November.
National Assembly Elections despite for the efforts of political parties in conducting voter
the few hiccups which occurred at the education on their own, urging them to continue The ECN is training polling and presiding officers
beginning of the supplementary voter to do so. to be able to recruit capable people with good
registration in September 2009. Ballot temperament and professionalism. Between
papers were said to have arrived late at “The people have matured as far as democracy is 9 000 and 10 000 people will be recruited as
the registration points. concerned,” remarked Mr. Ndjarakana, reasoning polling officers from different background such
that 20 years of going to the polls, the country as the unemployed and government officials at
The Director of the ECN, Mr. Moses Ndjarakana, has come of age and the people know what both junior and senior positions.
assured the public that everything is in place elections are all about. He said that the ECN is
and many “born frees”, the youth, the elderly, creating the right environment for them to go Mr. Ndjarakana noted challenges in the 5
people with disability and those who sought for and vote without fear to choose their leaders. recruitment process. The already employed
duplicates have registered country-wide. people are being recruited because they
Mr. Ndjarakana noted that the public is positive have experience in handling administrative
He said that the supplementary registration was about the elections and that is why a total of 290 procedures, including government vehicles that
a success, adding that this can be attributed to 000 people were registered in the supplementary cannot be entrusted in the hands of any person
the systematical education campaign that the registration although he expects the number to whose record is not well known.
ECN had undertaken. go down due to some irregularities that may be
detected later. He revealed that the ECN has a “We take cognisant of the unemployed. We need
The ECN is using various strategies to reach safe mechanism or system to detect applicants to deal with that but not go out all for them,”
out to various audiences. In addition to the who are trying to be funny by registering more said Mr. Ndjarakana, explaining that things have
appointment of the Voter Education Officers than once and some foreigners who have tried to be in capable hands.
in each constituency, SMSs, bill boards, to register, saying that the system will detect the
radio and television were used as channels inconsistencies when the data is entered in the People with disabilities and the elderly are
of communication, catering for the different computer. catered for and papers are printed in Braille.
languages.
There will be 571 registration points and 1 500 Assuring the population that everything is in
The ECN is determined to continue to use these or more polling stations country-wide, which place, Mr. Ndjarakana urged people to go and
strategies till the end of the voting process. include fixed and mobile ones. The Commission vote because it only happens once in five years.
Communication is being improved to encourage will rely on the government transport, making
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Political parties and public urged to be vigilant at polling stations Continues from page 6
ECN Director. On the question of the political at the polling stations to watch over the ballot subsequently displayed country-wide as soon
parties’ complaints about the awarding of the boxes, saying that they will be expected to as they are out.
tender to print ballot papers, the ECN Director report and confirm the irregularities occurring
said that it is the right of every political party at their various stations. He assured the public that there will be no
to question anything related to the elections movement of ballot boxes. They will remain
with the hope to improve the situation by He made it clear that if representatives detect at the polling stations until elections are over.
suggesting a course of action than just irregular cases, they have a right to report He urged the public to report cases, especially
criticising. “We welcome and appreciate that,” them, giving all evidence and proving the issue if they see any ballot boxes being moved
Mr. Ndjarakana said. beyond reasonable doubt. from any polling station during the election
period except for the mobile units which will
During the elections, political parties are The ECN will make this year’s elections be moving from one point to another in a
expected to have their representatives transparent, according to Mr. Ndjarakana, as controlled manner.
as watchdogs at the polling stations. Mr. counting will be done at the polling stations
Ndjarakana called on the public and political and results will be reported to constituencies, Mr. Ndjarakana was sarcastic over the fact
parties to be vigilant. centres and eventually to the Central Result that some members of the public were
He explained that since voting will take place Centre in Windhoek electronically. Equally, the not happy about the fact that voting will
for two days, political party representatives results will be displayed at the polling stations take two days, saying it is the same public
should be ready to spend a sleepless night immediately after counting is completed and that complained that one voting day is not
enough.
Question: Namibia is going to hold its and those who are truly addressing the lives fact that the American people have recognised
4th Presidential and National Assembly of the people. And that is where the political that a character of a person is very important
Elections, how are these elections going parties should focus, [especially on] how they and not because of his tribe, his origin or ethnic
to be different from others? are going to improve things in the next 5 years. background.
Answer: “The only difference we have now is That should be the message. We have a lot of It is the character of a person that matters. That
that we have a multiplicity of political parties challenges here in Namibia as far as the welfare is what we are learning from the experience of
and even that multiplicity of political parties of our people are concerned. the American people as far as the election of
the electoral commission will be able to handle the Obama is concerned. And I believe that the
these elections smoothly with the cooperation The question of unemployment, HIV/AIDs, Namibian people should also do the same - to
of political parties. That is very, very important - Malaria, TB, housing, sanitation, quality of look at the character of the individual.
the cooperation of all the political parties,” said education and the economic growth are the
the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Nahas Angula in issues. People should talk about the issues and Is the individual capable of managing our
an interview with the Government information how they are going to tackle them and not try diversity? It is a challenge to manage the diversity
Bulletin. to send emotional messages of other political of Namibia – diversity in terms of culture, social
figures or political parties. standing, gender and generations.
“There are procedures in place. For example,
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the code of conduct of political parties should They should focus on issues and I expect that This is what the Namibian people should look
regulate the behaviours of political players. Namibian political parties should be mature at – to elect a person who is not standing for
So, as far as I am concerned, I do not see enough to know that people will distinguish narrow personal interest(s) of a particular group
that these elections are different from other between the people who are talking about but a person who can manage the diversity of
elections which were held before. We should issues which are going to affect the people Namibia.
have enough experience to run these elections and those who are going to talk about issues
smoothly in terms of transparency, which is which are kind of political vendetta
very important for the growth of democracy in in nature.
our country.”
Question: The world has
Question: You said that there are so many changed with the coming of
political parties now, can you elaborate? President Barak Obama to
Answer: Parties should hold the letter and power in the United States.
spirit of the Namibian Constitution very high. What has Namibia learnt
The Namibian Constitution prohibits advocacy in terms of how to handle
for racial, tribal, and ethnic interests. That is elections or coming to power
not in the spirit of the Namibian Constitution. of any president or candidate?
Answer: The significance to be
The electorate should be able to distinguish learnt from the emergence of Education is Power: Simon Lala, Assistant Education Officer,
[between] those who have political grudges President [Barak] Obama to the conducting voter education in the community of Ohaukelo in
basing their grudges on another individual highest authority in the US is the the Omulunga Constituency
Government Information Bulletin November 2009
2. No weapon of any kind, including any traditional weapon, may be brought to any political rally, meeting,
march or other demonstration.
3. Parties shall avoid holding rallies, meetings, marches or demonstrations physically close to one another
during the same time.
4. Parties shall refrain from utilising public address systems, either fixed or mobile between 21:h00 and 07:00
hours and which could constitute a public nuisance.
5. Speakers at political parties may not use language which incites violence in any form against any other
person or group of persons, Parties will not issue pamphlets, newsletters or posters which contain materials
which incite people to violence.
6. Party members and supporters will not disrupt other parties’ rallies, meetings, marches or demonstrations.
7. Party members and supporters will not seek to obstruct other persons from attending the political rallies of
other parties.
8. Party members and supporters will not disfigure or destroy political or campaign material of other parties.
9. Party leaders will use their good offices to seek to ensure reasonable freedom of access by all political parties
to potential voters, including those at farms and on state-owned properties, outside working hours.
10. Parties will establish lines of communication to one another at headquarters, regional and local levels, and
will appoint liaison personnel who will be constantly on call to deal with any problems that may arise.
11. The Director of Elections will meet party representatives on a weekly basis to discuss all matters of concern
related to the election campaign and the election itself. Emergency meetings, will be convened as and when
8 necessary.
12. Designated members will attend their parties’ rallies to ensure compliance with this code.
13. All allegations of intimidation and other unlawful conduct in the election campaign will be brought to the
attention of the Police and to the attention of the Directorate of Elections at the places where they are alleged
to have occurred.
14. Part leaders will issue directives to their members and supporters to observe this Code of Conduct, and take
all other necessary steps to ensure compliance.
15. The Directorate of Elections and party leaders undertake to publicise this Code of Conduct throughout Namibia
by all means at their disposal.
16. Parties will in their advertising and propaganda efforts take care not to disfigure the environment.
Government Information Bulletin November 2009
T he Omaheke Regional Council said it constituencies, whom I want to be my leader,” added Kaiko.
is happy with the work of the Electoral (Gobabis, Epukiro, Kalahari, Otjinene, Aminuis,
Commission of Namibia (ECN). According Otjombinde and Stainhaussen), Gobabis One of the born-frees, a grade 12 learner at
to Omaheke Regional Governor, Hon. recorded the highest registered voters with Winnie Du Plessis High school in Gobabis,
Laura McLeod-Katjirua, the ECN is doing 3 399, followed by Otjinene with 2 332. The Rikuvera Katjimune is an excited new registered
a good job in voter education. McLeod Epukiro constituency had the lowest registered voter. He said that come 27-28 November 2009,
said the ECN is working with constituency voters, numbering 1 393 due to mostly the he will “definitely” go and cast his vote. “I
leaders to educate communities. “The constituency’s low population. want to have my say in the democracy of the
ECN is doing a good job. There are country,” he added.
education officers in every constituency. Each constituency is with a voter education
They are also working hand in hand with officer. The voter education officer, Henry Most people in the region are excited about
traditional leaders and constituency Cloete, explained that the high turnout was due the up-coming elections and are eager to go
councilors,” she said. to the fact that people are now more aware and and cast their votes, citing that Namibia is a
better informed of the voting process. peaceful and democratic country and they hope
Governor McLeod-Katjirua said the ECN has that it will remain peaceful and democratic.
done its job in preparing the region for the Cloete explained that the ECN is still busy
elections with its voter education programs. educating the community
“Voter awareness started well in advance and on where designated polling
is still on-going,” she added. She believes there stations are located, voting
12 will be a high turnout of voters in November dates and on how to cast
their vote to avoid spoilt
since most Namibians are getting politically
matured as they understand the need to cast ballots.
their votes.
On the names of the
Hon. McLeod-Katjirua further stated that 13 designated polling stations,
325 residents of the Omaheke region registered, Marenga said that they
citing that there was a high number of born- are yet to be verified and
frees that turned up during the registration residents will be informed as
period. She believes that with the high figure soon as the list is out.
and high moral of the Omaheke potential voters
will attend political rallies as political parties Although voter education
encourage their members, supporters and officers use leaflets, posters,
sympathisers to cast their votes. pamphlets, as well as hosting
meetings with community
The Omaheke Governor concluded that her members as part of their
region is well prepared for the up-coming voter education programmes
November Elections. “We are ready. Everything they will also need additional
is in place and we are just waiting,” she assured materials in places without
the public, adding that there are enough electricity. There is a need
Henry CLoete, Voter Education Officer at Gobabis
Government Information Bulletin November 2009
The table below is showing the number of new applicants, those who sought for duplicates, and change of addresses as per constituency in the Erongo
region.
Erongo Region
Constituency New Applicants Duplicates Change of Addresses
14 Walvis Bay Rural 3047 2142 1436
The table below is showing the total number of new applicants, duplicates and change of addresses including new applicants in all the seven
constituencies in the Erongo region.
Grand Total
New Applicants Duplicates Change of Address Total
Kapembe added that, they have come up with some recommendations, including additional polling stations in the region. The meeting was attended
by different stakeholders, including the local councilors and mayors.
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importance of democracy and why the nine constituencies of the Kavango region
people should take part in such such as:
elections. The second mobilisation
was, according to the Governor, Kahenge Constituency 3953
the mobilisation of party members Kapako Constituency 2587
to get registered during the Mashare Constituency 1942
Supplementary voter registration Mpungu Constituency 2268
period. “Before and during the Mukwe Constituency 3070
supplementary registration of voters, Ndiyona Constituency 2515
political parties did a commendable Rundu Rural East Constituency 1950
job which resulted in a big number Rundu Rural West Constituency 3132
of people turning up at registration Rundu Urban Constituency 3214
points to either register for the first
time, or for duplicate in case their Out of 24 631 people registered during the
voters cards got lost, or in case one supplementary registration in the region, a total
has changed his address by moving of 15 562 were new applicants. This figures
from his constituency to a different represent the group of the born-frees, according
constituency. to Mr. Shapi. The figure of 6 014 represents the
Thomas Shapi people who were registered before but whose
Meanwhile, despite the fact that voter cards got lost, while the figure of 3055
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to learn about the registration taking place at
Windhoek West 28,527 According to Dr. Helen Nkandi-Shiimi,
the school. He revealed that a message was
member of the Windhoek West Constituency,
Total 200,590 passed on to parents by learners at the school,
communities are ready to vote, adding that
explaining that soon after the message was sent
there is still time to educate people how to vote,
There will be about 80 polling stations in the out, people began to join queues to register for
especially through house to house campaigning
Khomas region where voters will be expected to the elections especially on the last day when
to ensure that people know how to mark the
cast their votes on the two polling days. Some the process went on till late in the night.
cross.
schools have been turned into polling stations
to bring democracy closer to the people. She observed that some
Patients who will be admitted will be able to voters tend to tick on their
cast their votes at hospitals such as the Roman ballot papers instead of
Catholic hospital, one of the polling stations in placing a cross against the
the region. party of their choice. “The
perception out there is that
Arrangements have also been made for a cross denotes wrong
prisoners to cast their votes at the Windhoek whereas a tick denotes
Central Prison. Hon. Shaningwa explained correct,” added Nkandi-
that every constituency in the Khomas region Shiimi, explaining that in
has two or three polling stations, which will voting a cross denotes
significantly reduce the long distances that correct whereas a tick
Some schools are turned into polling stations
Government Information Bulletin November 2009
ELECTIONS
F riday, 27 November 2009, which is
also the first polling day in the 2009
Presidential and National Assembly
the Namibian Constitution in Article 32 (5)(a)
allows the President to sign and promulgate
any proclamation, the Government feels that
go and vote. The Government wants to once
again urge voters to approach the Presidential
and National Assembly Elections with a high
elections in Namibia will not be a public there is no need to declare Friday, 27 November degree of tolerance to ensure free, fair and
holiday. 2009 a public holiday. peaceful elections in the Republic of Namibia.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced Voting in the 4th Presidential and National signed
earlier that eligible Namibians will go to the Assembly elections in Namibia will take place
polls on Friday, 27 November and Saturday, 28 over two days and also outside working hours, MBEUTA UA-NDJARAKANA
November 2009 to vote in the 2009 Presidential which will allow all voters the opportunity to PERMANENT SECRETARY
and National Assembly elections. Although find time to exercise their democratic right to
Government Information Bulletin November 2009
The Public Service Workplace Policy on HIV/ Collaborate with private sector and other The hosting of the conference will cost
AIDS has been developed in consultation relevant stakeholders in the utilisation of the approximately N$200 000 and budgetary
with international and national organisations, available materials. provision will be made for the conference in the
federations and non-governmental organisations 2010/2011financial year.
and with inputs from the Ministry of Health and In light of the above, Cabinet, in principle,
Social Services and the Ministry of Labour and approved the establishment of the National Cabinet endorsed the hosting of the 4th SADC
Social Welfare. Agricultural Research Institute in accordance IKS Conference in Namibia and directed that an
with the National Policy on Research, Science inter-ministerial organising committee should
The official launch of the policy is scheduled for and Technology and the Research, Science and be formed. Cabinet also directed that an
November 2009. Technology Act, Act No 23 of 2004. Cabinet information meeting/seminar should be hosted
further directed that all existing research on IKS initiatives in Namibia and that it should
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Government Information Bulletin November 2009
The holding of regular, free, fair, transparent and participatory elections is an important pillar for democracy. This
year marks the 20th anniversary of exercising our sovereign franchise for keeping democracy visible and vibrant.
The Namibian nation is once again called upon to exercise their democratic right of voting during the Presidential
and National Assembly elections on 27 – 28 November 2009.
All fixed polling stations will be open from 07h00 till 21h00. Voting times for mobile polling stations will be
announced accordingly.
In accordance with article 28(2) of the Namibian Constitution, the Namibian President is elected by direct, universal
and equal suffrage vote. Members to (the National Assembly are indirectly elected through secret ballot under the
Party list electoral system prepared by all the contesting political parties. The contesting political parties submit
such lists to the Electoral Commission for approval.
For Presidential and National Assembly elections, Namibia becomes one constituency during the voting for the
President and the members of the National Assembly and, hence, voters are allowed to cast their ballots at any
place within or outside the country where balloting facilities are established through tender voting system.
Remember to take along your voters’ card to the polling station in order
for you to be allowed to cast your vote.
Presidential and National Assembly Elections
27 – 28 November 2009
Go vote! Your vote counts!
Customs and Excise Inspection Scanners; into a rail supply contract with the China
Machinery and Equipment Import and Export Further information can be obtained from 19
Upgrading of the Namibia Institute of Corporation. the Ministry of Finance at telephone number
Pathology Laboratories; 2099111.
With regards to the upgrading of state hospital
Namibia Broadcasting Corporation infrastructure, the Ministry of Health and Social 5. BRIEFING ON THE 29TH ORDINARY
equipment; Services is in the process of consulting potential SADC SUMMIT, HELD FROM 2 TO
suppliers, while the remaining projects are still 8 SEPTEMBER 2009 IN KINSHASA,
Upgrading of state hospital infrastructure; being discussed at ministerial level. DRc
and Northern Rail: Ondangwa - Oshikango At the SADC Summit held in Kinshasa, DRC,
project. Cabinet took note of the status of the H. E. Mr. Joseph Kabila Kabange, President
implementation of projects funded under the of the DRC was elected as chairperson of
The Electronic documents and records concessional loan facility offered by the People’s SADC, while H. E. Mr. Hifikepunye Pohamba,
management system and the Customs and Republic of China. Cabinet directed the Minister President of Namibia was elected as Deputy
Excise Inspection scanners have been funded of Finance to proceed with negotiating the loan Chairperson for the next 12 months until
under this loan facility and both projects are agreement for the Northern Rail: Ondangwa August 2010, where after President Pohamba
currently being implemented. - Oshikango, while Cabinet also directed the will take over as Chairperson. Namibia will,
Minister of Finance to proceed with the loan therefore, form part of the SADC Troika for
The Northern Rail: Ondangwa - Oshikango agreements for the remaining projects once the next three years until August 2012, first
project is ready for implementation and the they have been presented to the Ministry by the as Deputy Chair, then as Chair and lastly as
Ministry of Works and Transport has entered respective line Ministries. Continues on page 20
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Dr. Tomaz A Salomao was re-elected as The Summit also discussed the Westcor Project, Cabinet thus approved a sitting allowance
Executive Secretary of SADC. The Summit also an energy project in which the DRC has to of N$1000 for non-government employees
elected Eng. Joao Caholo as Deputy Executive submit a Framework for the implementation on the Veterans Board, as well as related
Secretary for Regional Integration. No Deputy of the project. The Summit also reviewed the expenses such as subsistence and travelling
Executive Secretary for Budget and Finance social-economic situation in the region with allowances and transport expenses to non-
was elected due to the absence of a suitable special attention to the impact of the global government Board members.
candidate. It was, therefore, agreed that the economic crisis on the region; agriculture
vacancy for the Deputy Executive Secretary and food security; HIV and AIDS; Gender and Further information can be obtained from
for Budget and Finance be re-advertised and Development - Women in Political Decision the Ministry of Veterans Affairs at telephone
that it should be open to female candidates Making positions. number 2963000.
only to achieve gender balance.
The Summit also endorsed Malawi as the 7. appointmEnt oF tHE BoaRD
The Summit approved and signed five legal regional candidate for the Chairmanship of the oF DiREctoRS oF tHE namiBia
instruments, namely: African Union in 2010. national REinSuRancE
coRpoRation (namiBRE)
Memorandum of Understanding on Regional Cabinet took note of Namibia’s election as Deputy Cabinet approved the appointment of the
Cooperation and Integration among the Chairperson of SADC and being a member of following two people to the Namibre Board of
Common Market for Eastern and Southern the SADC Troika, together with the DRC as the Directors for the next three years with effect
Africa (COMESA), the East Africa Community Chair and South Africa as the outgoing Chair and from 4 November 2009:
(EAC) and the Southern Africa Development that due to this position, Namibia is expected to
Community (SADC); take part in all programmes and activities of the Mr. Ananias N. K. Abner, Deputy Director
SADC Troika and to perform the functions as Budget Management in the Ministry of
Agreement Amending the Treaty of the SADC Deputy Chair when required. Cabinet also took Finance;
to provide for the new position of a second note of the fact that Namibia will assume the
Deputy Executive Secretary; Chairmanship of SADC in August 2010, which Mr. Gottlieb F. Hinda, Chief Operations Officer
means that the 30th Ordinary SADC Summit at the Bank of Namibia
Agreement Amending the Protocol on will be held in Namibia. Cabinet also noted
Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation that Namibia is expected to provide leadership Cabinet also approved the re-appointment
and Consequential Amendments to the and policy direction to SADC during her tenure. of the following five people to the Namibre
Treaty to provide for the Southern African Cabinet directed that adequate preparations Board of Directors for the next three years
Regional Police Chief Organisation, which and budgetary allocations should be made for with effect from 4 November 2009:
was approved by the 2006 SADC Summit in this responsibility. Between August 2010 and
Maseru, Lesotho; August 2011 some if not all statutory meetings, Ms. Maria Shivute Dax, Chairperson of the
as well as all Extra-ordinary meetings and GIPF Board, General Manager Corporate
Declaration on Regional Cooperation and summits that may be decided upon are likely to Communications and Marketing at the GIPF;
Consumer Laws; take place in Namibia.
Mr. Ismael Gei-Khoibeb, Chief Executive
Agreement Amending the Protocol on the Cabinet also approved the reactivation of the Officer of the Institute of Bankers;
Development of Tourism in the SADC aimed SADC National Committee of Senior Officials to
at aligning the Protocol with the institutional exchange views and make recommendations Ms. Nelago Aima Kasuto, Managing Director
changes and functions on the implementation to the Ministerial Committee, while Cabinet of the Komeho Namibia Development
mechanism of the Protocol, in particular also directed that ongoing discussions on the Agency;
Article 13. creation of adequate conference facilities should
be expedited to allow budgetary allocations for Mr. David A Keendjele, on fellowship offered
The Summit also considered the following this purpose. by the World Bank and the ILO; and
reports:
Further information can be obtained from the Mr. Rapama Rehabeam Kamehozu, Executive
Report of the Chairperson of the Organ on Ministry of Foreign Affairs at telephone number Chairman of various empowerment groups.
Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation; 2829111.
Further information can be obtained from
Security and political situation in the eastern 6. paYmEnt oF SittinG alloWancE the Ministry of Finance at telephone number
parts of the DRC; anD RElatED EXpEnSES to non- 2099111.
Political situation in Lesotho; GovERnmEnt EmploYEES WHo