National Council has limited power: Namiseb
Written by Edward Mumbuu Jnr on 09 May 2022.
WINDHOEK, 09 MAY (NAMPA) – Secretary to the National Council (NC), Advocate Tousy Namiseb says the institution’s powers are largely limited, reducing it to a recommending body serving at the pleasure of the National Assembly.
Namiseb was speaking during a study visit by the NC’s South African equivalent [National Council of Provinces (NCOP)] here on Monday.
He conceded that the review function of the NC is a serious challenge as all legislative powers are vested in the National Assembly.
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