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Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations relating to the health and safety of employees at work (Government Notice No. 156 of 1997)

Adoption: 1997 | Date of entry into force: 1997-07-31 | NAM-1997-R-66341

Chap. 1: Rights and duties of employers
Chap. 2: Administration
Chap. 3: Welfare and facilities at work-places
Chap. 4: Safety of machinery
Chap. 5: Hazardous substances
Chap. 6: Physical hazards and general provisions
Chap. 7: Medical examinations and emergency arrangements
Chap. 8: Construction safety
Chap. 9: Electrical safety

Upon repeal of the 1992 Labour Act, these Regulations continued to remain in force under the newly adopted 2007 Labour Act.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Co-operatives Act, 1996 (No. 23 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-12-06 | NAM-1996-L-46607

Provides comprehensive legislation governing cooperatives. Covers such matters as the establishment, registration, administration, management, rights and duties, financial matters, accounting, amalgamation, and dissolution of cooperatives. Part XIV deals with the Co-operatives Tribunal. Repeals the Co-operative Societies Ordinance 1946 and subsequent legislation.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament Act, 1996 (No. 17 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-07-26 | NAM-1996-L-44887

Provides members of Parliament with immunity from civil or criminal proceedings in connection with anything done in exercise of a member's right to freedom of speech in Parliament.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Export Processing Zones Amendment Act, 1996 (No. 6 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-06-11 | NAM-1996-L-44644

Amends the Export Processing Zones Act, 1995. Provisions of the Labour Act, 1992 (No. 6 of 1992) shall apply in export processing zones, except that no employer or employee shall participate in a strike or lock-out.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Married Persons Equality Act, 1996 (No. 1 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-05-20 | NAM-1996-L-57319

Provides for the abolition of marital power, the amendment of the matrimonal property law of marriages in community property, domicile of married women and domicile and guardianship of minor children, liability for houshold necessaries of spouses married out of community of property, and for some related matters.

Namibia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Amendment of the Rules of the High Court of Namibia (G.N. No. 81 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-04-16 | NAM-1996-M-44256

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations under the Social Security Act, 1994. (Government Notice No. 198 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-11-01 | Date of entry into force: 1995-11-01 | NAM-1995-R-43875

Contains four chapters providing regulations for "registration", "contributions", "maternity leave, sick leave and death benefit fund", and "general and supplementary provisions", together with administrative forms to be used.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Legal Practitioners Act, 1995 (No. 15).

Adoption: 1995-08-23 | NAM-1995-L-42600

Part I sets forth academic and professional qualifications for being admitted as a legal practitioner. Section 8 establishes a Board for Legal Education with the purpose of regulating legal studies. Part II outlines privileges and offences by legal practitioners. Part III relates to legal practitioners' books of accounts. Disiplinary measures such as removal from the Roll, as well as definitions of unworthy or dishonourable conduct are outlined in Part IV. Part V establishes a Law Society of Namibia with the purpose of representing the interests of legal practitioners, including matters related to social security. A Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund is established in Part VI to reimburse persons who are victims of theft or fraud committed by legal practitioners.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Export Processing Zones Act, 1995 (No. 9 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-04-06 | Date of entry into force: 1995-10-10 | NAM-1995-L-41884

Provides for the establishment of export processing zones for the purpose of encouraging the manufacture of export goods. Section 25 provides for a reimbursement of 75 per cent of expenditures incurred by a company in a zone for the training of Namibian citizens. Section 8 suspends the application of the provisions of the Labour Act, 1992 in export processing zones. Labour regulations for export processing zones shall be made separately.

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pension Funds Act, 1956: Amendment of Regulations.

Adoption: 1995-03-15 | NAM-1995-R-41687

Amends regulation 28 of Pension Fund Regulations 1962 relating to types of investments a pension fund may make. Made under Pension Funds Act, 1956.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Employees Compensation Amendment Act, 1995 (No. 5 of 1995) (No. 51 of 1995) -

Adoption: 1995-02-20 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-01 | NAM-1995-L-40719

Amends the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1941. Removes certain discriminatory provisions. Establishes new powers and procedures in respect of investigations by authorized persons for the preservation of secrecy and for the administration of funds, and establishes an accident pension fund.

Namibia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Appointment of Commission of Inquiry into Labour Related Matters Affecting Agricultural Employees and Domestic Employees. (G.N. No. 14)

Adoption: 1995-01-30 | NAM-1995-M-41885

Appoints nine members of the Commission and defines terms of reference of Commission, which include: investigating and making recommendations concerning conditions of service, renumeration, child labour, housing facilities, forced labour, training and labour inspection and other matters relating to employees engaged in the agricultural and domestic sectors.

Namibia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Commission of Inquiry into labour related matters affecting agricultural employees and domestic employees. (Proclamation No. 1)

Adoption: 1995-01-30 | NAM-1995-M-41886

Provides regulations on the administration of the Commission of Inquiry.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Public Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 13 of 1995) -

Adoption: 1995 | Date of entry into force: 1995-11-01 | NAM-1995-L-74657

Part I: Establishment and management of public service
Part II: Personnel administration
Part III: Misconduct
Part IV: General provisions (political rights, labour relations, etc.)
5 schedules

Repeals Public Service Act, 1980.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Polytechnic of Namibia Act, 1994 (No. 33 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-11-30 | NAM-1994-L-40039

Establishes the Polytechnic of Namibia; provides for its administration and control of affairs and for the regulation of its activities.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Social Security Act, 1994 (No. 34 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-11-30 | NAM-1994-L-40040

Provides for the establishment, constitution, powers, duties and functions of the Social Security Commission, and for the payment of maternity leave benefits, sick leave benefits and death benefits to employees. Establishes for the latter purpose the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Benefit Fund. Also establishes the National Medical Benefit Fund and the National Pension Fund for the payment of medical benefits to employees and the payment of pension benefits to retired employees, and a Development Fund for the funding of training schemes for disadvantaged, unemployed persons.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Reciprocal Service of Civil Process Act, 1994 (No. 27 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-11-16 | NAM-1994-L-39704

An Act to provide for reciprocal service of process in civil matters in Namibia and in designated countries, and for matters connected therewith.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Enforcement of Foreign Civil Judgments Act, 1994 (No. 28 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-16 | NAM-1994-L-39705

An Act to provide that civil judgments granted in designated countries may be enforced in magistrates' courts in Namibia, to repeal the Reciprocal Enforcement of Civil Judgments Act, 1966 and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Namibia - - Law, Act

National Vocational Training Act, 1994 (No. 18 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-09-23 | Date of entry into force: 1996-09-01 | NAM-1994-L-38750

Regulates the training of apprentices and vocational trainees. Provides for the establishment of a Vocational Training Board and trade advisory committees. The powers, duties and functions of the Board shall be, inter alia, to advise the Minister generally or in respect of any particular case, in relation to (i) matters arising from or in connection with the application of the Act and (ii) any matter connected with or affecting vocational training; to establish minimum standards of vocational training; to co-ordinate, encourage, facilitate and promote vocational training activities by private or public institutions in respect of agriculture, industry and commerce at all levels of vocational qualifications; and to assess vocational training needs and undertake research and conduct investigations relating to vocational training and the design, planning and adaptation of training schemes. Provides for the establishment of a National Trade Testing and Certification Centre for testing and certification of apprentices, and for the registration of vocational training centres.

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Immigration Regulations 1994 (No. 134 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-07-29 | NAM-1994-R-38347

Detailed provisions in respect of, inter alia, entry into Namibia, permanent residence and visas, prohibited immigrants and permits, and numerous related provisions concerning such matters as returns by employers regarding employees or by educational institutions regarding students, employment permits, and provisional permits to enter Namibia.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act, 1994 (No. 70 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-05-05 | NAM-1994-L-37705

Protects copyright and performers' rights and provides for related matters.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Pension Funds Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 4 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-02-22 | NAM-1994-L-36590

Empowers the Minister of Finance to make regulations which limit the amount which pension funds may invest outside Namibia.

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Amendment of the Rules of the High Court of Namibia (No. 148 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-09 | NAM-1993-R-36201

Rules in respect of appeal in criminal proceedings. Made under the High Court Act, 1990.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Nursing Professions Act, 1993 (No. 30 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-11-26 | NAM-1993-L-36202

Provides for the establishment and constitution of a professional board for the nursing and midwifery professions, the registration, enrolment, training and qualifications of members of the profession and for related matters.

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules of District Labour Courts (No. 138 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-11-19 | Date of entry into force: 1993-11-26 | NAM-1993-R-35709

Rules for the conduct of proceedings of district labour courts. Covers matters such as lodging of complaints, references to the labour inspector, hearing of complaints and execution of judgements.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Allied Health Services Professions Act, 1993 (No. 20 of 1993) (G.N. No. 103 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-12 | NAM-1993-L-34677

Provides for the establishment and constitution of professional Boards for allied health services professions. Outlines the functions, duties and powers of such boards; defines and provides for the registration, training and qualifications of members of such professions and prohibits the practising of such professions without being registered.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Pharmacy Profession Act, 1993 (No. 23 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-12 | NAM-1993-L-35182

Establishes a professional board for the pharmacy profession. Defines the functions, duties and powers of the Board. Regulates the registration, training and qualifications of pharmacists, pharmacist interns, pharmacy students, pharmacists' assistants and pharmaceutical technicians.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Medical and Dental Professions Act, 1993 (No. 21 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-12 | NAM-1993-L-35183

Establishes professional boards for the medical and dental professions; defines the functions, duties and powers of the boards and provides for the registration, training and qualifications of members of the professions in respect of which such boards have been established.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Social and Social Auxiliary Workers' Professions Act, 1993 (No. 22 of 1993) -

Adoption: 1993-08-12 | NAM-1993-L-35184

Establishes a professional board for the profession of social workers and provides for the powers, duties and functions of the board. Regulates registration, training and qualifications of social and social auxiliary workers.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Admission of Advocates Amendment Act, 1993 (No. 16 of 1993) (G.N. No. 92 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-11 | NAM-1993-L-34674

Persons admitted to Namibia for temporary residence shall be permitted to practice and authorised to enroll as advocates under specified circumstances. Amends the Admission of Advocates Act, 1964.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Namibia Development Corporation Act, 1993 (No. 18 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-11 | NAM-1993-L-35141

Establishes the Namibia Development Corporation. Provides for rules in respect of remuneration of directors of the board, employment of staff, retirement benefits, and other incidental matters.

Namibia - - Law, Act

National Welfare Amendment Act, 1993 (No. 9 of 1993) (G.N. No. 85 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-06 | NAM-1993-L-34672

Changes the name of the National Welfare Board of South West Africa to the National Welfare Board of Namibia, repeals the provisions for registration of and control over social workers, and adjusts provisions to take into account the independence of Namibia.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Immigration Control Act, 1993 (No. 7 of 1993) (G.N. No. 83 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-06 | NAM-1993-L-34673

Regulates the entry of persons into Namibia and their residence, and provides for the removal of prohibited immigrants.

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workmen's Compensation Act, 1941: Tariff of Fees for Occupational Services (No. 69 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-07-27 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-30 | NAM-1993-R-34715

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workmen's Compensation Act, 1941: Tariff of Fees for Physiotherapy Services (No. 68 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-07-27 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-29 | NAM-1993-R-34716

Namibia - - Law, Act

Departure From Namibia Regulation Amendment Act, 1993 (No. 4 of 1993) (G.N. No. 80 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-07-23 | NAM-1993-L-34675

Provides for the departure from Namibia of persons under the age of 16 years old who do not hold passports, the notification of departure of non-citizens who depart from ports, and related matters.

Namibia - - Law, Act

National Housing Enterprise Act (No. 5 of 1993) (G.N. No. 81 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-07-23 | NAM-1993-L-34676

Provides for the continued existence of the National Housing Enterprise in order to meet the housing needs of Namibians, as well as its powers, duties and functions.

Namibia - - International agreement

Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Namibia on technical cooperation.

Adoption: 1992-11-26 | INT-1992-IA-34880

Art. II stipulates that in connection with a project, the Government of the Republic of Namibia shall exempt Nertherlands personnel from all direct taxes and other fiscal charges in respect of all remuneration paid to them by the Netherlands Government and shall exempt Nertherlands personnel from import duties and other fiscal charges on new or used household and personal effects It shall also make provisions for the issue of entry-visas and work permits free of charge, to the Netherlands personnel, employed or to be employed by the Netherlands Government.

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations for Conduct of Elections for Regional Councils and Local Authority Councils (No. 152 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-05 | NAM-1992-R-32372

Provides for the conduct of elections for regional councils and local authority councils.

Namibia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Notice regarding the Keeping of Records and Submissions of Certain Particulars by Employers in Terms of Section 4(1) of Labour Act 1992 (No. 174 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-03 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | NAM-1992-M-31946

Provides for records to be kept and information to be submitted by employers to the Permanent Secretary for Labour on an annual basis regarding employees' particulars, hours of work, remuneration, granting of leave, and specific details concerning foreign workers. Made under section 4(1) of the Labour Act, 1992 (published in LLD 1992/2 under 1992 NAM-1).

Namibia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Notice concerning Particulars to be Indicated on Envelope or Statement when Remuneration is Paid to Employee in terms of Section 36(3) of the Labour Act, 1992 (No. 175 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-03 | NAM-1992-M-31947

The particulars must include the name and address of employer and employee; the scale of remuneration applicable; the period that the payment covers; the amount paid for remuneration, overtime, night work, Sunday and public holiday work and other remuneration or allowances; the gross remuneration payable; details of any deductions from this amount; and the total net remuneration. Made under section 36(3) of the Labour Act, 1992 (published in LLD 1992/2 under 1992 NAM-1).

Namibia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Commencement of Labour Act, 1992 (No. 134 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-09-22 | Date of entry into force: 1992-11-01 | NAM-1992-M-32873

Provides that the Labour Act 1992, except for the provisions of Part XI and section 116 relating to laws on health, safety and welfare of employees at work, shall come into operation on 1 November 1992. Made under section 117 of the Labour Act, 1992.

Namibia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations for Registration of Voters and Political Parties (G.N. No. 128 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-09-19 | NAM-1992-R-32380

Provides for rules for the registration of voters and political parties.

Namibia - - Law, Act

National Pensions Act, 1992 (No. 10 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-04-08 | NAM-1992-L-30009

This Act provides for national pensions to be paid to aged, blind and disabled persons and for related matters.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Labour Act, 1992 (Act No. 6, 1992).

Adoption: 1992-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 1992-11-01 | NAM-1992-L-29328

An Act to make provision for the regulation of the conditions of employment; to prevent and remedy unfair dismissals and unfair disciplinary actions; to regulate the termination of employment contracts; to provide for the registration of unions and employers' organizations and to define the rights and obligations of each; to provide for the settlement of labour disputes; to provide for a Labour Commissioner and inspectors; to establish a Labour Advisory Council, a Labour Court, district labour courts and a Wages Commission; and to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work. Text published in Labour Law Documents 1992/2, 1992-NAM 1.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Port Authority Act, 1994 (No. 2 of 1994).

Adoption: 1992-02-25 | NAM-1992-L-61150

Provides for establishment of Namibian Ports Authority to undertake management and control of ports and lighthouses in Namibia as well as to provide facilities and services related thereto.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act, 1991 (Act 26 of 1991)(Government Notice No. 152) -

Adoption: 1991-12-12 | NAM-1991-L-27661

The Act renders criminally punishable, pursuant to the provisions of Article 23 of the Namibian Constitution, certain acts and practices of racial discrimination and apartheid in relation to public amenities, the provision of goods and services, immovable property, educational and medical institutions, employment, associations, religious services, and involvement in the incitement of racial disharmony and victimisation.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1991 (No. 5).

Adoption: 1991-05-30 | NAM-1991-L-65114

Amends Criminal Procedure Act 1977. Regulates authority of courts, magistrates and other judicial officers in relation to bail.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Legal Aid Act (No. 29 of 1990). -

Adoption: 1990-12-12 | NAM-1990-L-84941

Provides for the provision of legal assistance for those that can not afford it in civil and criminal court proceedings.

Namibia - - Law, Act

Public Holidays Act, 1990 (Act No. 26 of 1990). -

Adoption: 1990-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 1991-02-01 | NAM-1990-L-85759

Sets out the public holidays in Namibia in the Schedule to the Act. Repeals the Public Holidays Act, 1987.