Staff Reporter
THE Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, chaired by Judge Petrus Unengu, has submitted its final report to President Nangolo Mbumba, recommending, among other things, that no new regions be created.
The commission was tasked with assessing the current boundaries of regions and constituencies in Namibia and recommending any necessary changes. These changes have been compiled into a report, which was delivered to the president on Tuesday.
The recommendations outlined in the report do not call for the creation of new regions. However, they propose seven regional adjustments, the creation of ten constituencies, 61 constituency boundary adjustments, and the renaming of two constituencies.
PICTURED: Scenes from President Nangolo Mbumba’s meeting with the Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, chaired by Judge Petrus Unengu. Photos: Namibian Presidency.
President Mbumba explained that the compilation of the commission’s report was the result of the commission studying the country’s regions and constituencies to determine where changes might be needed, thereby providing crucial insights into the evolving demographics of the nation, particularly with regard to service accessibility.
“We are proud that the commission considered all regions and constituencies, focusing on population dynamics and service accessibility,” the president said.
The government, he added, will then craft responsive policy measures based on the commission’s findings. However, the president explained that the next step is for the recommendations outlined in the report to be studied and presented to Cabinet in accordance with the Namibian Constitution and laws to determine their implementation.
“We will then study this document, take it to cabinet, and cabinet is the final authority in decision-making in the country,” the president added.
