Topic: The Constitution: Theme 4: Namibia Becomes A Republic

THEME 4: NAMIBIA BECOMES A
REPUBLIC
Topic: The Constitution
By: Haimbili Mercy, Nangolo Tauno, Armando Severus, Edhiya

Nikodemus
Group 5, Grade 9B
Introduction
The constitution of a country is the set of principles according to which the country is governed, it guides the government
and the people. Namibia is an independent republic and the first guardian of the government is the constitution. The
government is separated in three bodies, these being the executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch.
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
The executive branch, is the body that executes the laws passed by the
legislature and it also makes sure that the laws are being followed. It
conducts diplomacy with other nations and the president has the power
to negotiate and sign treaties, which the senate ratifies. The power of
the executive branch is vested in the president of the country. The
president is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws
written by the congress and appoints the heads of the federal agencies,
including the cabinet. The cabinet is the executive organ of
government, implementing the laws of the country. It consists of the
president, prime minister and its deputy minister and the ministers of
the of the cabinet of Namibia.
The minister, assisted by deputy ministers, supervise the work of their

different government ministers. A number of statutory bodies advise the
president on matters of the state. Among them are the judicial service
commission, the public service commission, the security commission and the national planning commission. The executive
authority is a president who is supported by the cabinet, and they are in turn assisted by deputy ministers. The president
serves for five years and may only be re-elected once. The president cannot declare war, but can declare a state of
emergency by the ratification of a two-thirds majority of the national assembly.
THE LEGISLATURE (LEGISLATIVE) BRANCH
The Legislative Branch of the government is the unit that is

responsible for making the laws of the land. The Legislate section
translates the constitution into various laws and enactments to deal
with practical situations in the history of the people. Because the
constitution is usually couched in general language and is not
expected to cover specific matters that affect the people in their
relationship as individuals, groups and organizations, the legislature
(Legislative) makes the rules that are applicable to specific realities in
the country’s life.
THE JUDICIAL
BRANCH
The Judicial Branch interprets the laws created by the executive and legislative branches. Its role is to interpret and apply
laws to cases and to determine who is right. It also protects civil rights by deeming acts of the executive and legislative
branches unconstitutional. One of the powers of the Judicial branch is Judicial reviews which allows the courts to declare
of the executive or legislative branch unconstitutional.
The Judiciary is the independent of the executive and legislative

authorities, and it is only the subject to the constitution and the laws
of the land. The chief justice acts as chairman during sessions of the
supreme court. The supreme court may hear appeals from the high
court. The supreme court can declare a law made by the National
Assembly.
REGIONAL AND LOCAL AUTHORITY
The Constitution determines that the country must be divided into regional
local units. Regional Councils and Local authorities are elected for the
purpose of traditional leaders will also be appointed to advise the president.
Regions are divided into at least six and not more than 12 single-member
constituencies. Regional councils are established from members elected in
the region’s constituencies. The executive authority in each regional council
is vested in a management committee appointed by the regional council.
Local Authority councils are elected by voters in delimited local wards,

although the proportional electoral system was applied during the first local
authority election.
DEMOCRACY
Democracy is a form of government in which the final authority to deliberate

and decide the legislation for the country lies with the people, either directly or
through representatives. Namibia is a democratic country; hence we have the right to vote for government at different
levels. Democracy is something that needs to be preserved if we want our beautiful country to prosper.
To preserve her democracy, Namibia holds elections every five years, at which the citizens decide on whom they want to
lead them. This ensure Namibians are led by whomever they want at a certain position in government. The cabinet and the
parliament and other government institutions do not interfere with judiciary meaning everyone including the president has
to adhere to and respect the constitution and the laws of the country. Allowing all citizens who are over the age of 18 years
to register as voters. Namibia also uses the policy of reconciliation to preserve her democracy, these are some of the ways
Namibia preserves its independence.
Over the past 33 years of independence, Namibia has been led by three presidents. The first
president being His Excellence The Founding Father, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who was
born on the 12 May 1929. Nujoma served as president from 1990 and resigned in 2005, after
serving three terms (five years per term) as president.
Namibia’s second president was His excellence Hifikepunye Lucus

Pohamba, who was born on 18 August 1985.Pohamba served as
president from 2005 – 2014, after serving two terms as president.
His Excellence Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, who was born on 3

August 1941. Geingob has served Namibia as president from 2014 –
the current time.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Sam_Nujoma.jpg/330px-Sam_Nujoma.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Nujoma
https://www.namibiansun.com/local-news/non-omuwambo-had-nothing-to-do-with-hage-election-presidency2022-09-05
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https://bensguide.gpo.gov/a-executive
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https://www.nid.org.na/images/pdf/human-rights/Democracy_and_You.pdf
The Legislative Branch
Joseph Diescho , The Namibian Constitution In Perspective, Gamsberg Macmillan in 1994, ISBN 0-86848-895-X
The Regional And Local Authority
Carol Kotze & Lynette Lang, History for Namibian Schools A New Perspective Grade 10, Gamsberg Macmillan in 1993,
ISBN 0-86848-818-6 (10 digit) ISBN 978-0-868848-818-9 (13 digit)

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THEME 4: NAMIBIA BECOMES A

By: Haimbili Mercy, Nangolo Tauno, Armando Severus, Edhiya

THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

The minister, assisted by deputy ministers, supervise the work of their

The Legislative Branch of the government is the unit that is

The Judiciary is the independent of the executive and legislative

Local Authority councils are elected by voters in delimited local wards,

Democracy is a form of government in which the final authority to deliberate

Namibia’s second president was His excellence Hifikepunye Lucus

His Excellence Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, who was born on 3

The Legislative Branch

The Regional And Local Authority

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