National Council (Namibia)

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National Council
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
Chairman
Seats 26
Elections
Indirect election by Regional Councils
Last election
27 November 2015
Meeting place
Parlament Windhuk.JPG
Parliament Buildings, Windhoek
Website
Parliament of Namibia

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The National Council is the upper chamber of Namibia's bicameral Parliament.

The 26 National Council members are chosen by regional councils, which are directly elected for a term of six-years. Each of the 13 regional councils chooses two of its members to serve on the National Council.[1] The last regional council elections were held on 26 and 27 November 2010.[2]

Political party distribution in the current National Council is as follows:

The council meets in the Namibian capital of Windhoek in the so-called Tintenpalast. The current chairperson is Asser Kuveri Kapere. Seven women occupy seats in the National Council.

Previous National Council election results

Political Party Election Year
1992 1998 2004
South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) 19 21 24
Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) 06 04 01
United Democratic Front (UDF) 01 01 01
Total 26 26 26

See also

References

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