Elections in Namibia gives information on election and election results in Namibia.
Namibia elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five-year term by the people. Parliament has two chambers. The National Assembly has 78 members, elected for a five-year term, 72 members elected by proportional representation and 6 members appointed by the president. The National Council has 26 members, elected for a six-year term in double-seat constituencies (regions). Namibia is a democratic but one party dominant state with the South-West Africa People's Organisation in power. Opposition parties are allowed, but are widely considered to have no real chance of gaining power.
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“In my public statements I have earnestly urged that there rested upon government many responsibilities which affect the moral and spiritual welfare of our people. The participation of women in elections has produced a keener realization of the importance of these questions and has contributed to higher national ideals. Moreover, it is through them that our national ideals are ingrained in our children.”
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