Since independence in 1990, Namibia has consolidated its democratic institutions.
Altogether, nine elections took place, which were all considered to be substantially
free and fair, despite serious problems that marred the counting process of the
parliamentary elections of 2004.
The constitution which provides for basic human and political rights is fiercely
respected, an independent judiciary upholds the rule of law and a free press
is playing an important watchdog role. On the other hand Namibia is sometimes
described as a “democracy without democrats”, which points to deficits in the
political culture and a lack of political tolerance. (Read more…..)
August Public Lecture Series
Assessing the Performance if State Owned Enterprises in Namibia Date: 4th August 2010 Venue: Nampower Convention Centre Time: 08h00 - 10h00
President Pohamba receives new FES Resident Representative On 4 June H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia received a FES delegation at State House. The FES delegation was comprised of Mr Hubert René Schillinger, outgoing FES Resident Representative, Mr Michael Schultheiss who will replace him as of 1 September, and Mr Rolf Paasch, Director of the FES Regional Media Project who will head the FES Namibia Office in an acting capacity as of 15 June. During the one-hour-meeting the Namibian Head of State and the FES delegation exchanged views on various political and other matters.
Book Launch with Prime Minister Angula As part of a function marking the 20th anniversary of FES presence in Namibia and the visit of the future FES representative to Namibia, a new FES-sponsored publication titled “Effective Communication” was launched by the Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, Mr Nahas Angula. The author, Mr Matthew //Gowaseb was recently appointed Acting Director-G eneral of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). About one hundred invited guests attended the function at the FES office.
