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About Namibia

Namibia became the 10th member of the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC) following its independence in March 1990, after more than 70 years of South African occupation. This was the culmination of a protracted war by the Namibian people and an international campaign of relentless pressure from SADCC, the OAU and the United Nations. The Founding President Dr Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma signed the instrument of accession to SADCC on behalf of the Republic of Namibia on 24 August 1990 just prior to the 10th SADCC Summit hosted by Botswana on 26 August 1990. SADCC transformed into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in 1992 when independent Namibia hosted the signing of the SADC Treaty by 10 Member States at the 12th SADC Summit in Windhoek on 17 August 1992 hosted by the country’s Founding President, Dr Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma, and chaired by President Sir Quett Ketumile Joni Masire of Botswana. Namibia is situated on Africa’s south-western seaboard. Its neighbouring countries are Angola to the north, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the east and South Africa to the south. The country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west. The system of government is multi-party democracy, with checks and balances exercised through the state organs of the executive, legislative and judiciary. General, presidential, regional and local elections are held every five years.

Facts & Figures

Capital City: Windhoek

Area of Country: 825615 km²

Currency: Namibia Dollar (NAD) N$ 1 = 100 cents)

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Head of Government: The Right Honourable Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Head of State: H.E President Dr Nangolo Mbumba

Independence Day: 21 Mar 1990

Official Languages: Official language is English.Other languages include: Oshiwambo dialects, Khoekhoe, RuKwangali, Herero, Tswana, Gciriku, Fwe, Kuhane, Mbukushu, Yeyi, Khoisan Naro, ǃXóõ, Kung-Ekoka, ǂKxʼauǁʼein and Kxoe

Natural Resources: Diamonds, Copper, Uranium, Gold, Silver, Lead, Tin, Lithium, Cadmium, Tungsten, Zinc, Salt, Hydropower, Fish

National Planning Entity The National Planning Commission is established under 129 of the Constitution and it operates under the National Planning Commission Act (Act No.2 of 2013) Learn More >>

Programmatic Working Areas

Spearhead the course of national development through the formulation of National Development Plans.

Ensure the implementation of National Development Plans

Appraise Cabinet on implementation progress of national development plans.

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of National Development Plans

Mobile external resources to augment the development endeavors of the country.

Key Documents

Protecting our fisheries

Author: SADC
Date: 22 April 2024
URL: Link
Thematic Area: Environmental Protection

Guidelines for Multilateral Environmental Agreements

Author: SADC
Date: 05 April 2024
URL: Link
Thematic Area: Environmental Protection

From Systemic Risks to Systemic Resilience

Author: SADC
Date: 10 March 2024
URL: Link
Thematic Area: Health

Contact

National Development Advice (Deputy Executive Director); Macro Economic Planning

Mr. Sylvester Mbangu

Email: smbangu@npc.gov.na

Tel : +26461283 4111

Deputy Chief: National Development Advice; Economic Development Priority Setting and Costing

Ms. Habani Munyungano

Email: hmunyungano@npc.gov.na

Tel: +264 61 2833111

Deputy Chief: National Development Advice; Monitoring and Evaluation

Mr. Roux Sampati

Email: rsampati@npc.gov.na

Tel: +264 61 283 4111

NPE Address

Government Office Park

Luther Street P/Bag 13356 Windhoek