Namibia

Currency: Namibian Dollar

Timezone: UTC+2

Major Cities: Windhoek

Namibia is a Southern African country bordering the South Atlantic Ocean and four other countries namely Angola, South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia. The country has a desert climate with sparse rainfall and a terrain that is mostly desert and high plateaus. It has a population of approximately 2.6 million people, of which 56 percent are under the age of 25. The major ethnic groups in the country are the Ovambo, Kavangos, Herero and Damara. English is the official language of the country, spoken alongside the local languages.

The country operates a presidential republic system of government that is administratively divided into 14 regions and Windhoek, the capital of the country. The mining sector is the most important sector of the economy with income from mined commodities such as diamond, copper, gold, and zinc accounting for 12.5 percent of the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and 50 percent of the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Drought and a high prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS among adults are major ongoing difficulties.

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National Policy Document Enabling the Safe use of Biotechnology 1999

Forestry and Tourism.

Provides a framework for the safe development and application of biotechnology in Namibia. It promotes biosafety, environmental protection, public health, and ethical standards while supporting innovation and sustainable development

Namibia • 1999 • and Environment

Guidelines for Implementation of National Code on HIV/AIDS in Employment

Ministry of Labour, Namibia

These guidelines specify the requirements to be followed and adhered to by all employers and employees concerning persons with HIV/AIDS in employment. The guidelines cover workplace testing, confidentiality, job security, managing illness, risk management, protection...

Namibia • 1998 • Labour

Promulgation of Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This is an Act to give equal opportunity in employment in tandem with the specification of Article 10 and Article 23 of the Namibian Constitution; to provide for the establishment of the Employment Equity Commission;...

Namibia • 1998 • Health

Namibian Constitution First Amendment Act No. 34 of 1998

Ministry of Justice

Amends Article 134 to allow the founding President to serve three terms instead of two, overriding Article 29(3), to ensure leadership continuity during Namibia’s formative years.

Namibia • 1998 • Governance and Democracy

A Decentralization Policy For The Republic Of Namibia 1997

Ministry of Urban and Rural Development

Establishes a framework for transferring powers and functions from central government to regional and local authorities to promote development, democracy, and service delivery.

Namibia • 1997 • Governance and Public Administration

Namibian College of Open Learning Act 1 of 1997

Ministry of Education

Establishes NAMCOL as a public institution to provide open and distance learning opportunities, especially for out-of-school youth and adults. The Act outlines its governance structure, funding mechanisms, and mandate to expand access to education through...

Namibia • 1997 • Education

National Population Policy for Sustainable Human Development 1997

National Planning Commission

Guides population growth and distribution to support sustainable development. Focuses on health, education, gender equality, employment, and environmental sustainability, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce poverty

Namibia • 1997 • Population and Development Planning

Married Persons Equality Act, 1996

Ministry of Gender, Namibia

This is an Act abolishing the marital power and amending the matrimonial property law of marriages as well as the guardianship of minor children; and for all other incidental matters.

Namibia • 1996 • Gender and Human Rights

Commercial Land Reform Act 1995

Water and Land Reform

Enables state acquisition of commercial farmland for redistribution to disadvantaged Namibians and regulates foreign land ownership.

Namibia • 1995 • Agriculture

National Agricultural Policy 1995

Ministry of Agriculture

Promotes food security, rural development, and sustainable farming through smallholder support and sector-wide reforms

Namibia • 1995 • Agriculture

National Food and Nutrition Policy 1995

Ministry of Agriculture

Aims to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by improving food access, promoting nutrition education, and coordinating multi-sectoral support

Namibia • 1995 • Agriculture

Hospitals and Health Facilities Act, 1994 (Part 3)

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This is an Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to state hospitals and private hospitals and to regulate the conduct of health facilities in Namibia and for other related matters.

Namibia • 1994 • Health

Hospitals and Health Facilities Act 36 of 1994 (Part 4)

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This is an Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to state hospitals and private hospitals and to regulate the conduct of health facilities in Namibia and for other related matters.

Namibia • 1994 • Health

List of Government Notices

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This document list key notices about the amendment of several Act and regulations in Namibia.

Namibia • 1994 • Health

National Radiation Protection Policy

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This policy by the government is to prevent, regulate and control radiation hazards in Namibia to protect radiation workers, the general public, and the environment.

Namibia • 1994 • Health