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Namibia Constitution of the Republic of Namibia Chapters 20 - 21 + Schedules

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Article 136 Powers of the National Assembly prior to the Election of a National Council

Article 137 Elections of the First Regional Councils and the First National Council

Article 140 The Law in force at the Date of Independence

Article 142 Appointment of the First Chief of the Defence Force, the First Inspector-General of Police and the First

"I,................................ do hereby swear/solemnly affirm that as a Judge of the Republic of Namibia I will defend and uphold the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia as the Supreme Law and will fearlessly administer justice to all persons without favour or prejudice and in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Namibia.

(in the case of an oath) So help me God."

"I,.................................... do hereby swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of Namibia, hold my office as Minister/Deputy-Minister with honour and dignity, uphold, protect and defend the Constitution and faithfully obey, execute and administer the laws of the Republic of Namibia, serve the people of Namibia to the best of my ability, not divulge directly or indirectly any matters brought before the Cabinet and entrusted to me under secrecy, and perform the duties of my office and the functions entrusted to me by the President conscientiously and to the best of my ability.

Namibian Constitution of the Republic of Namibia

"I,.................................... do hereby swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of Namibia and its people and I solemnly promise to uphold and defend the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Namibia to the best of my ability.

South-West Africa Constitution Act, 1968 (Act No. 39 of 1968) Rehoboth Self-Government Act, 1978 (Act No. 56 of 1976) Establishment of Office of Administrator-GeneraI for the Territory of South West Africa Proclamation, 1977 (Proclamation No. 180 of 1977 of the State President) Empowering of the Administrator-GeneraI for the Territory of South-West Africa to make Laws Proclamation, 1977 (Proclamation No. 181 of 1977 of the State President) Representative Authorities Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 8 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Whites Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 12 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Coloureds Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 14 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Ovambos Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 23 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Kavangos Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 26 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Caprivians Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 29 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Damaras Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 32 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Namas Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 35 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Tswanas Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 47 of 1980) Representative Authority of the Hereros Proclamation, 1980 (Proclamation AG. 50 of 1980) Representative Authority Powers Transfer Proclamation, 1989 (Proclamation AG. 8 of 1989) Government of Rehoboth Powers Transfers Proclamation, 1989 (Proclamation AG. 32 of 1989)

Complete Table of Contents of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia:

Article 1 Establishment of the Republic of Namibia and identification of its Territory

Article 5 Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Article 10 Equality and Freedom from Discrimination

Article 22 Limitation Upon Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Article 25 Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Article 26 State of Emergency, State of National Defence and Martial Law

Article 31 Immunity from Civil and Criminal Proceedings

Article 58 Conduct of Business after Dissolution

Article 59 Rules of Procedure, Committees and Standing Orders

Article 60 Duties, Privileges and Immunities of Members

Article 81 Binding Nature of Decisions of the Supreme Court

Article 87 Powers and Functions of the Attorney-General

Article 95 Promotion of the Welfare of the People

Article 100 Sovereign Ownership of Natural Resources

Article 101 Application of the Principle contained in this Chapter

Article 102 Structures of Regional and Local Government

Article 107 Remuneration of Members of Regional Councils

Article 110 Administration and Functioning of Regional Councils

Article 117 Removal of the Inspector-General of Police

Article 120 Removal of the Chief of the Defence Force

Article 130 Coming into Force of the Constitution

Article 131 Entrenchment of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Article 132 Repeal and Amendment of the Constitution

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