Parliament of Namibia
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The Parliament of Namibia is the
National Assembly (lower house
).
All cabinet members are also members of the lower house. This situation has been criticised by Namibia's civil society and the opposition as creating a significant overlap between executive and legislature, undermining the separation of powers. The seniority of cabinet members generally relegate ordinary MPs to the back benches.[3]
From
National Council had 26 representatives of the Regional Councils, 2 from each of the then thirteen regions.[1] Prior to the 2014 general elections the constitution was amended to increase both chambers to their current size.[2]
Speakers of Parliament
- Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi, MP - Speaker of the National Assembly
- Hon. Prof. Loide Kasingo, MP - Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
See also
References
- ^ a b "GRN Structure. The Legislature". Government of Namibia. Archived from the original on 18 August 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
- ^ ISSN 2026-7215.
- ^ Sasman, Catherine (22 March 2013). "Mbumba's presence in Cabinet under spotlight". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013.
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