National Council of Namibia

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The National Council of Namibia is the upper chamber of the country'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^[update] National Council is as follows:

• South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) - 24 Seats
• Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) - 1 Seat
• United Democratic Front (UDF) - 1 Seat

The Tintenpalast

The council meets in Namibian capital of Windhoek in the so called Tintenpalast, the current^[update] 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

• National Assembly of Namibia - the lower chamber of Parliament
• History of Namibia
• Legislative Branch
• List of Chairpersons of the National Council of Namibia
• List of national legislatures

References

1. ^ "GRN Strucure. The Legislature". Government of Namibia. http://www.grnnet.gov.na/grnabout.html. Retrieved 27 September 2011. 
2. ^ Weidlich, Brigitte (13 Mar 2009). "Local, regional council elections shifted to 2010". The Namibian. http://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=28&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=53365&no_cache=1.