Politics

Namibia is a republic, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. In accordance with the Constitution of 9 February 1990 the head of state is the president elected by popular vote for 5-year term. The president appoints the government, with Prime Minister at the head of the members of the lower house of parliament – the National Assembly.
Parliament is bicameral. In the Upper House – the National Council sits 26 members, 2 from each region, elected by the Regional Council from among its members for a 6-year term.
In the lower house – the National Assembly, sits 72 members, elected by universal suffrage for 5-year term. The President can delegate to 6 representatives to the National Assembly, but they only have observer status in an advisory capacity