Cabinet of Namibia

The Cabinet of Namibia is an appointed body that was established by Chapter 6 (Articles 35-42) of the Constitution of Namibia. It comprises the President of Namibia, the Prime Minister of Namibia and any members that the President may appoint.

All Cabinet members also sit in the National Assembly. This dual membership has been criticised by Namibian civil society groups and opposition parties for creating a significant overlap between executive and legislative branches, undermining the separation of powers. Moreover, the seniority of Cabinet members generally relegates ordinary MPs to the back benches.

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