My two cents worth on the political and legal environment (as expounded in my upcoming book;-):

  • Parliament Administration create a school for potential parliamentarians.
  • Government should draft a white paper or even an Act laying out specific rules and guidelines surrounding political party financing.
  • administrative functions of the judiciary be done by a department that is headed by a Director-General appointed by the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia.
  • Creation of “Tribal Courts” for matters that can be dealt with by the community leaders.
  • Small claims court be established where parties can settle their differences in cases up to the value of N$ 20,000.
  • The best solution to corruption remains a policy of no secrets. This means free, accessible, and available information circulated and discussed by opposition parties, free press, trade unions, business organisations and NGO’s.
  • A “Local Government Service Directory”. The information will be on a regional and constituency level indicating the services provided by all government institutions with their full addresses and the person responsible.
  • A Government Ministry Directory. This includes all staff members in the Ministry, their department, job title and brief description of their duties. Contact details will also be included.
  • Namibia allows Dual Citizenship.
  • Data Protection Act.
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
  • Freedom of Access to Information Act.
  • Prepare a Chamber Law and mandatory membership for all business operating in Namibia.
  • Prepare, in close consultation with civic society, a law to govern Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s).