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Namibia: Why does two-thirds matter? – News

Namibia: Why does two-thirds matter? – News

Africa Links 24 with Ippr
Published on 2024-12-16 09:41:27

SWAPO has enjoyed a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly since 1994, and in the National Council since 1993.

In theory, if Swapo has two-thirds majorities in both the National Council and the National Assembly, it can change the Constitution without the agreement of the other parties (Article 132).

Since independence there have been three constitutional amendment acts – most controversially in 1998 to allow for a third term for Sam Nujoma and in 2014 to enlarge parliament…

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