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| Abattoir Industry Act 54 of 1976 RSA) Regulations |
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AGRICULTURE | Meat | |
| Abattoirs Restriction Proclamation 8 of 1944 | |
AGRICULTURE | Meat | |
| Abolition of Payment by Cheque Act 16 of 2022 |
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NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS | Banks | Not yet in force. |
| Abortion and Sterilization Act 2 of 1975 (RSA) Regulations |
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MEDICINE | Abortion | |
| Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971 (RSA) Regulations |
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ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO | Drugs | |
| Access to Biological and Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Act 2 of 2017 Regulations |
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ENVIRONMENT | Genetic resources | Enacted on 1 November 2021 |
| Access to Information Act 8 of 2022 | |
ACCESS TO INFORMATION | Not yet in force. | |
| Accommodation Establishments and Tourism Ordinance 20 of 1973 Regulations |
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TOURISM | ||
| Accreditation Board of Namibia Act 8 of 2005 | |
WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS | Trade and industry | Not yet in force. |
| Acquisition of Shares in Rössing Uranium Limited Proclamation, AG 31 of 1985 | |
MINING AND MINERALS | ||
| Additional Appropriation Act 1 of 1991 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 1 of 1993 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 14 of 2001 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 16 of 1997 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 16 of 2002 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 17 of 2003 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 2 of 1992 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 2 of 2005 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 23 of 2000 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 25 of 1996 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 28 of 1995 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 3 of 2006 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 35 of 1998 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 5 of 1994 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 5 of 2000 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Additional Appropriation Act 8 of 1995 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Administration Employees Pension Ordinance 19 of 1959 OG 2199; amendments in OG 2254 and OG 2409; pensions and benefits for certain employees of the SWA administration |
PENSIONS | Not included in database. Limited ongoing relevance. | ||
| Administration of Estates (Rehoboth Gebiet) Proclamation 36 of 1941 Repealed by Estates and Succession Amendment Act 15 of 2005 (GG 3566), but rules of intestate succession in Schedule 2 continue to apply despite repeal; repeal also does not affect validity of a will in terms of the Proclamation |
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INHERITANCE | Succession | Repealed but still has ongoing effect. |
| Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 (RSA) Regulations |
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INHERITANCE | Estates | |
| Administration of Justice Proclamation 21 of 1919 | |
LAW | ||
| Administration of the South African Development Trust in South West Africa Proclamation, AG 19 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | ||
| Admiralty Court Act, 1840 (Britain) | |
ADMIRALTY LAW | Applied to SWA via Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890 | |
| Admiralty Court Act, 1861 (Britain) | |
ADMIRALTY LAW | Applied to SWA via Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890 | |
| Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 5 of 1972 (RSA) | |
ADMIRALTY LAW | Never brought into force in RSA or SWA. | |
| Advertising on Roads and Ribbon Development Ordinance 30 of 1960 | |
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | Billboards | |
| Aerodrome Ordinance 12 of 1963 | |
AVIATION | Airports | |
| Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998 Regulations |
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LABOUR | Affirmative action | |
| Aged Persons Act 81 of 1967 (RSA) Regulations |
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SOCIAL WELFARE | Elderly persons | |
| Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act 6 of 1995 Regulations |
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LAND AND HOUSING | Agriculture | |
| Agricultural Bank of Namibia Act 5 of 2003 | |
AGRICULTURE | Financial institutions | |
| Agricultural Land Act 5 of 1981 (Rehoboth) | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Agriculture | |
| Agricultural Produce Export Ordinance 13 of 1928 | |
AGRICULTURE | Meat | |
| Agronomic Industry Act 20 of 1992 Regulations |
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AGRICULTURE | ||
| Air Services Act 51 of 1949 (SA) Regulations |
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AVIATION | ||
| Airports Company Act 25 of 1998 | |
AVIATION | Airports | |
| Aliens Act 1 of 1937 (SA) | |
CIVIL REGISTRATION | Name changes | Only sections 1, 9 and 14 in force. |
| Allied Health Professions Act 7 of 2004 Regulations |
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS | ||
| Amendment of Execution (Mortgaged Properties) Proclamation 6 of 1933 | |
LAND AND HOUSING | ||
| Amnesty Proclamation, AG 13 of 1989 |
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CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | ||
| Amortization Fund Repeal Act 7 of 1992 | |
REVENUE | Probably obsolete. No ongoing effect. |
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| Anatomical Donations and Post-Mortem Examinations Ordinance 12 of 1977 Regulations |
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MEDICINE | Organ donation | |
| Animal Health Act 1 of 2011 Regulations |
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ANIMALS | ||
| Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962 (RSA) | |
ANIMALS | ||
| Anti-Corruption Act 8 of 2003 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Corruption | |
| Application of Laws to the Eastern Caprivi Zipfel Act 10 of 1999 |
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CONSTITUTION | Zambezi Region | |
| Apportionment of Damages Act 34 of 1956 (SA) | |
DAMAGES | Courts | |
| Appropriation Act 11 of 1990 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 11 of 1991 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 16 of 1992 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 8 of 1993 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 7 of 1994 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 11 of 1995 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 4 of 1996 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 2 of 1997 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 16 of 1998 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 9 of 1999 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 13 of 2000 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 9 of 2001 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 2 of 2002 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 6 of 2003 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 1 of 2004 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 7 of 2005 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 1 of 2006 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 1 of 2007 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 3 of 2008 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 4 of 2009 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 9 of 2010 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 4 of 2011 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 5 of 2012 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 5 of 2013 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 3 of 2014 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 4 of 2015 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 1 of 2016 | APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | WITHDRAWN by GN 139/2016 (GG 6049) |
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| Appropriation Act 7 of 2016 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 1 of 2017 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 4 of 2018 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 2 of 2019 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 4 of 2020 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 1 of 2021 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Appropriation Act 2 of 2022 | |
APPROPRIATIONS | National budget | |
| Aquaculture Act 18 of 2002 Regulations |
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MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES | ||
| Arbitration Act 42 of 1965 (RSA) | |
ARBITRATION | ||
| Architects’ and Quantity Surveyors’ Act 13 of 1979 Regulations |
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LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS | Architects | |
| Archives Act 12 of 1992 | |
ARCHIVES | ||
| Arms and Ammunition Act 7 of 1996 Regulations |
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ARMS AND AMMUNITION | Firearms | |
| Assessment of Damages Act 9 of 1969 (RSA) | |
DAMAGES | Courts | |
| Assignment of Powers Act 4 of 1990 | |
CONSTITUTION | Presidency | |
| Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance 11 of 1976 | |
ENVIRONMENT | Pollution | |
| Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act 5 of 2005 Regulations |
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ENVIRONMENT | Health | |
| Bank of Namibia Act 1 of 2020 Regulations |
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | Banks | |
| Banking Institutions Act 2 of 1998 Regulations |
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | Banks | |
| Basic Education Act 3 of 2020 | |
EDUCATION | Not yet in Force. | |
| Bills of Exchange Act 22 of 2003 | |
NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS | Banks | |
| Biosafety Act 7 of 2006 Regulations |
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ENVIRONMENT | Genetically-modified organisms | |
| Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act 81 of 1963 (RSA) Regulations |
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CIVIL REGISTRATION | Births and deaths | |
| Black [Native] Reserves (South West Africa) Act 44 of 1945 (SA) SA GG 3514; only general amendments of terminology; authorises dis-establishment of one area reserved for Black occupation, in exchange for establishment of another |
BLACKS | Not included in database. Governed only one particular transaction; no ongoing applicability. |
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| Black Authorities’ Service Pensions Act 6 of 1971 (RSA) RSA GG 3022; amendments in RSA GG 3431, RSA GG 3447, RSA GG 5012 and RSA GG 5671; pension fund for employees of certain “black authorities” |
PENSIONS | Not included in database. Limited ongoing relevance. | ||
| Blind Persons Act 26 of 1968 (RSA) | |
SOCIAL WELFARE | Disabilities | |
| Bonemeal and Superphosphates Control Proclamation 37 of 1944 | |
AGRICULTURE | Fertilizers | |
| Boxing and Wrestling Control Act 11 of 1980 Regulations |
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SPORTS | Boxing | Not in force in respect of wrestling. |
| Brewers & Distillers Licences Duty Proclamation 3 of 1924 |
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ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO | Alcohol | |
| Building Societies Act 2 of 1986 | |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | Building societies | |
| Burial Place Ordinance 27 of 1966 | |
BIRTHS AND DEATHS | Cemeteries | |
| Business and Intellectual Property Authority Act 8 of 2016 | |
BUSINESS | BIPA |
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| Canned Fruit Export Marketing Act 100 of 1967 | |
AGRICULTURE | Fruit | |
| Carriage by Air Act 17 of 1946 (SA) | |
AVIATION | ||
| Casinos and Gambling Houses Act 32 of 1994 Regulations |
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GAMBLING | Casino Board | Repealed by the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act 13 of 2018, which has not yet been brought into force. |
| Cattle Improvement Consolidation Ordinance 14 of 1941 Regulations |
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AGRICULTURE | Cattle | |
| Child Care and Protection Act 3 of 2015 Regulations |
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CHILDREN | ||
| Civil Aviation Act 6 of 2016 Regulations |
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AVIATION | ||
| Civil Defence Act 39 of 1966 (RSA) | |
DISASTERS | Emergencies | |
| Civil Proceedings Evidence Act 25 of 1965 (RSA) | |
EVIDENCE | Courts | |
| Close Corporations Act 26 of 1988 Regulations |
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BUSINESS | Close corporations | |
| Cold Storage Works and Abattoirs Proclamation 50 of 1921 | |
AGRICULTURE | Meat | |
| Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890 (Britain) | |
ADMIRALTY LAW | Applied to SWA via Administration of Justice Proclamation 21 of 1919 | |
| Combating of Domestic Violence Act 4 of 2003 Regulations |
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Criminal law and procedure | |
| Combating of Immoral Practices Act 21 of 1980 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Sex work | |
| Combating of Rape Act 8 of 2000 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Rape | |
| Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 1 of 2018 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Trafficking | |
| Commissions Act 8 of 1947 (SA) | |
COMMISSIONS | ||
| Communal Land Reform Act 5 of 2002 Regulations |
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LAND AND HOUSING | Communal land | |
| Communications Act 8 of 2009 Regulations |
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MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | CRAN | |
| Community Courts Act 10 of 2003 Regulations |
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COURTS | Traditional authorities | |
| Companies Act 28 of 2004 Regulations |
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BUSINESS | ||
| Competition Act 2 of 2003 | |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Namibian Competition Commission | |
| Conferment of National Honours Act 11 of 2012 Regulations |
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CONSTITUTION | National honours | |
| Conferment of Status of Founding Father of the Namibian Nation Act 16 of 2005 | |
PRESIDENT | ||
| Control of Sites (Churches, Schools and Missions) Proclamation 31 of 1932 Regulations |
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LAND AND HOUSING | ||
| Control of the Importation and Exportation of Dairy Products and Dairy Product Substitutes Act 5 of 1986 | |
AGRICULTURE | Dairy | |
| Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act 9 of 2008 Regulations |
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Wildlife | |
| Conventional Penalties Act 15 of 1962 (RSA) | |
CONTRACTS | ||
| Co-operatives Act 23 of 1996 Regulations |
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CO-OPERATIVES | ||
| Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act 6 of 1994 Regulations |
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Copyright | |
| Correctional Service Act 9 of 2012 | |
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES | Prisons | |
| Council for Health and Social Services Professions Repeal Act 3 of 2004 | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS | ||
| Council of Traditional Leaders Act 13 of 1997 | |
CUSTOMARY LAW | Traditional authorities | |
| Credit Agreements Act 75 of 1980 (RSA) Regulations |
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PURCHASE AND SALE | Hire-purchase | |
| Crematorium Ordinance 6 of 1971 Regulations |
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BIRTHS AND DEATHS | Cremation | |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (RSA) |
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CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | ||
| Criminal Procedure Repeal Act 14 of 2018 GG 6804 | CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Not included in database as it has no content other than the repeal the Criminal Procedure Act 25 of 2004 | ||
| Criminal Procedure Ordinance 34 of 1963 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Perjury and peace bonds | Only sections 300(3) and 370 remain in force. |
| Crown Land Disposal Ordinance 57 of 1903 (Transvaal) | LAND AND HOUSING | |
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| Crown Liabilities Act 1 of 1910 (SA) | |
LAW | State liability | |
| Cultural Institutions Act 29 of 1969 (RSA) | |
CULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
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Currency and Exchanges Act 9 of 1933 (SA) |
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CURRENCY | Only section 9 authorising the making of regulations applied to SWA. | |
| Customs and Excise Act 20 of 1998 | |
CUSTOMS AND EXCISE | ||
| Dairy Industry Act 30 of 1961 (SA) Regulations |
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AGRICULTURE | Dairy | |
| Decentralisation Enabling Act 33 of 2000 | |
REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Decentralisation | |
| Deeds Registries Act 14 of 2015 | |
DEEDS | Land and housing | Not yet in force. |
| Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 (SA) Regulations |
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DEEDS | Land and housing | Repealed by the Deeds Registries Act 14 of 2015, which has not yet been brought into force since GN 81/2021 was set aside by the High Court (see NAMLEX entry for details) |
| Defence Act 1 of 2002 Regulations |
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DEFENCE | NDF | |
| Delegation of Powers Ordinance 24 of 1973 | |
LAW | ||
| Demonstrations in or near Court Buildings Prohibition Act 71 of 1982 (RSA) | |
PUBLIC GATHERINGS | ||
| Demutualisation Levy Act 9 of 2002 | |
INSURANCE | ||
| Departure from Namibia Regulation Act 34 of 1955 (SA) Regulations |
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CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION | Border control | |
| Deposit Guarantee Act 16 of 2018 The correct name of the Act is the “Deposit Guarantee Act”, according to section 62(1) of the Act. However, the table of contents and the header of Government Gazette 6806 erroneously refer to the “Namibia Deposit Guarantee Act”. |
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
| Development Bank of Namibia Act 8 of 2002 | |
FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Development Brigade Corporation Act 32 of 1992 | |
LABOUR | Development Brigade Corporation | |
| Diamond Act 13 of 1999 Regulations |
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MINING AND MINERALS | Diamonds | |
| Diamond Taxation Proclamation Repeal Act 21 of 1995 | MINING AND MINERALS | Repeals | Not included in database. Contains only statement of repeals. | |
| Diplomatic Privileges Act 71 of 1951 (SA) | |
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES | Diplomats | |
| Disaster Risk Management Act 10 of 2012 Regulations |
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DISASTERS | Emergencies | |
| Dissolution of Marriages on Presump-tion of Death Act 31 of 1993 | |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE | ||
| Divorce Laws Amendment Ordinance 18 of 1935 | |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE | ||
| Education Act 16 of 2001 Regulations |
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EDUCATION | Repealed by the Basic Education Act 3 of 2020, which has not yet been brought into force. | |
| Electoral Act 5 of 2014 Regulations |
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ELECTIONS | ||
| Electricity Act 4 of 2007 Regulations |
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ELECTRICITY | Electricity Control Board | |
| Electronic Transactions Act 4 of 2019 | |
EVIDENCE | Came into force on 16 March 2020, except section 20, Ch 4 and Ch 5) | |
| Employees’ Compensation Act 30 of 1941 (SA) | |
LABOUR | Disabilities | |
| Employment Services Act 8 of 2011 Regulations |
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LABOUR | ||
| Enforcement of Foreign Civil Judgments Act 28 of 1994 | |
COURTS | International issues | |
| Engineering Profession Act 18 of 1986 Regulations |
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ENGINEERING | ||
| Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia Act 13 of 2001 | |
ENVIRONMENT | Finance and development | |
| Environmental Management Act 7 of 2007 Regulations |
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ENVIRONMENT | EIAs | |
| Estate Agents Act 112 of 1976 (RSA) Regulations |
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LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS | Estate agents | |
| Executive Powers (Agricultural Credit and Land Tenure) Transfer Proclamation, AG 13 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Agriculture | |
| Executive Powers (Agricultural Economics and Marketing) Transfer Proclamation, AG 18 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Agriculture | |
| Executive Powers (Agricultural Technical Services) Transfer Proclamation, AG 11 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Agriculture | |
| Executive Powers (Commerce) Transfer Proclamation, AG 28 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Trade and industry | |
| Executive Powers (Community Development) Transfer Proclamation, AG 8 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | ||
| Executive Powers (Forestry) Transfer Proclamation, AG 16 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Forests | |
| Executive Powers (Health) Transfer Proclamation, AG 14 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Health | |
| Executive Powers (Immigration) Transfer Proclamation, AG 9 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Citizenship and immigration | |
| Executive Powers (Industries) Transfer Proclamation, AG 5 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Trade and industry | |
| Executive Powers (Information) Transfer Proclamation, AG 7 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Media and communication | |
| Executive Powers (Inland Revenue) Transfer Proclamation, AG 18 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Revenue | |
| Executive Powers (Interior) Transfer Proclamation, AG 17 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | ||
| Executive Powers (Justice) Transfer Proclamation, AG 33 of 1979 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | ||
| Executive Powers (Labour) Transfer Proclamation, AG 17 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Labour | |
| Executive Powers (Mines) Transfer Proclamation, AG 4 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Mining and minerals | |
| Executive Powers (National Education) Transfer Proclamation, AG 1 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Education | |
| Executive Powers (Planning and the Environment) Transfer Proclamation, AG 15 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Environment | |
| Executive Powers (Police) Transfer Proclamation 169 of 1980 (RSA) | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Police | |
| Executive Powers (Posts and Telecommunications) Transfer Proclamation, AG 12 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Media and communication | |
| Executive Powers (Public Works) Transfer Proclamation, AG 16 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | ||
| Executive Powers (Social Welfare and Pensions) Transfer Proclamation, AG 11 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Social welfare | |
| Executive Powers (Statistics) Transfer Proclamation, AG 15 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Census and statistics | |
| Executive Powers (Transport) Transfer Proclamation, AG 14 of 1978 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | Transportation | |
| Executive Powers Transfer (General Provisions) Proclamation, AG 7 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | ||
| Executive Powers Transfer Proclamation, AG 3 of 1977 | |
TRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS | ||
| Explosives Act 26 of 1956 (SA) Regulations |
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EXPLOSIVES | Arms and ammunition | |
| Export Credit and Foreign Investments Re-insurance Act 78 of 1957 (SA) | |
IMPORT AND EXPORT | Insurance | |
| Export Levy Act 2 of 2016 | |
IMPORT AND EXPORT | Revenue | |
| Export Processing Zones Act 9 of 1995 | |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | EPZs | |
| Expropriation Ordinance 13 of 1978 | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Expropriation | |
| Extradition Act 11 of 1996 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Extradition | |
| Fencing Proclamation 57 of 1921 | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Fencing | |
| Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Agricultural Remedies Act 36 of 1947 (SA) Regulations |
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AGRICULTURE | Fertilizers | |
| Finance and Audit Ordinance 1 of 1926 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Informers | Only section 24D remains in force. |
| Financial Institutions and Markets Act 2 of 2021 | |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | Not yet in force | |
| Financial Institutions (Investment of Funds) Act 39 of 1984 (RSA) | |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
| Financial Intelligence Act 13 of 2012 Regulations |
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | Criminal law and procedure | |
| First Law Amendment (Abolition of Discriminatory or Restrictive Laws for purposes of Free and Fair Election) Proclamation, AG 14 of 1989 OG 5726; no amendments |
REPEALS OF DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION | Repeals. | Not included in database. No ongoing relevance. |
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| Flexible Land Tenure Act 4 of 2012 Regulations |
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LAND AND HOUSING | Property | |
| Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Ordinance 18 of 1979 | |
HEALTH | ||
| Foreign Courts Evidence Act 2 of 1995 | |
EVIDENCE | Courts | |
| Foreign Investments Act 27 of 1990 Regulations |
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Repealed by the Namibia Investment Promotion Act 9 of 2016, which has not yet been brought into force. | |
| Forest Act 12 of 2001 Regulations |
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ENVIRONMENT | Forests | |
| Formalities in respect of Contracts of Sale of Land Act 71 of 1969 (RSA) | |
PURCHASE AND SALE | Land and housing | |
| Formalities in respect of Leases of Land Act 18 of 1969 (RSA) | |
LANDLORD AND TENANT | Property | |
| Former Presidents’ Pension and Other Benefits Act 18 of 2004 | |
PRESIDENT | Pensions | |
| Friendly Societies Act 25 of 1956 (SA) | |
SOCIAL WELFARE | ||
| Further Administration of Justice Proclamation 38 of 1920 | |
COURTS | Circuit courts | Only sections 1, 7, 11 and 13-15, dealing with circuit court procedure, remain in force. |
| Gambling Act 51 of 1965 (RSA) | |
GAMBLING | Criminal law and procedure | Repealed by the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act 13 of 2018, which has not yet been brought into force. |
| Game Products Trust Fund Act 7 of 1997 | |
ENVIRONMENT | Wildlife | |
| Gaming and Entertainment Control Act 13 of 2018 Regulations |
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GAMBLING | Criminal law and procedure | Not yet in force |
| General Law Amendment Act 101 of 1969 (RSA) | |
EVIDENCE | Courts | Only section 29 remains in force. |
| General Law Amendment Ordinance 12 of 1956 | |
GENERAL | Only sections 4-9 remain in force. | |
| General Law Amendment Ordinance 13 of 1962 | |
GENERAL | Attempt, conspiracy and inducement | Only sections 6-10 remain in force. |
| General Law Amendment Ordinance 22 of 1958 | |
COURTS | Children | Only sections 1-2 remain in force. |
| Geneva Conventions Act 15 of 2003 | |
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES | Geneva Conventions | |
| Geoscience Professions Act 3 of 2012 Regulations |
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SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Geology | |
| Government Attorney Proclamation R.161 of 1982 (RSA) | |
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS | Government attorney | |
| Government Service Pension Act 57 of 1973 (RSA) RSA GG 3934; amendments in RSA GG 4198, RSA GG 5173, RSA GG 5463, RSA GG 6390, RSA GG 7150, RSA GG 10452) and RSA GG 11411; pensions and benefits for certain employees of SA Government & SWA Administration |
PENSIONS | Not included in database. Limited ongoing effect. |
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| Hazardous Substances Ordinance 14 of 1974 | |
ENVIRONMENT | Health | |
| Heraldry Act 18 of 1962 (RSA) | |
INTELLECTURAL PROPERTY | Heraldry | |
| High Court Act 16 of 1990 Rules |
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COURTS | ||
| Higher Education Act 26 of 2003 Regulations |
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EDUCATION | Tertiary education | |
| Hospitals and Health Facilities Act 36 of 1994 Regulations |
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HOSPITALS | Health | Most of this Act, with the exception of the portions pertaining to private health facilities, is repealed by the National Health Act 2 of 2015, which has not yet been brought into force except section 20(1). |
| Identification Act 21 of 1996 Regulations |
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CIVIL REGISTRATION | Identity documents | |
| Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993 Regulations |
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CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION | Border control | |
| Immovable Property (Removal or Modification of Restrictions) Act 94 of 1965 (RSA) | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Property | |
| Import and Export Control Act 30 of 1994 | |
IMPORT AND EXPORT | ||
| Income Tax Act 24 of 1981 Regulations |
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INCOME TAX | ||
| Income Tax Agreement Ratification Ordinance 13 of 1959 | |
INCOME TAX | ||
| Indemnity Proclamation 8 of 1923 OG 103; no amendments |
PUBLIC SERVICE | Not included in database. Will be repealed by the Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022 when that Act comes into force. | ||
| Industrial Property Act 1 of 2012 Regulations |
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Patents and trademarks | |
| Inland Fisheries Resources Act 1 of 2003 Regulations |
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MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES | ||
| Inquests Act 6 of 1993 | |
INQUESTS | ||
| Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 (SA) | |
INSOLVENCY | Bankruptcy | |
| Inspection of Financial Institutions Act 38 of 1984 (RSA) | |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
| International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Act 9 of 2000 Regulations |
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CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | International issues | |
| International Health Regulations Act 28 of 1974 (RSA) | |
HEALTH | ||
| Interpretation of Laws Proclamation 37 of 1920 | |
LAW | ||
| Intestate Succession Ordinance 12 of 1946 | |
INHERITANCE | Succession | |
| Intimidation Proclamation, AG. 24 of 1989 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Intimidation | |
| Judges’ Pensions Act 13 of 2011 | |
PENSIONS | Judges | |
| Judges’ Remuneration Act 18 of 1990 Regulations |
|
JUDGES | Courts | |
| Judicial Service Commission Act 18 of 1995 Regulations |
|
JUDGES | Courts | |
| Judiciary Act 11 of 2015 | |
JUDGES | Courts | |
| Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963 (RSA) Regulations |
|
LAW | Commissioners of Oaths | |
| Karakul Pelts and Wool Act 14 of 1982 | |
AGRICULTURE | Sheep | |
| Karakul Sheep Farming Industry Protection Proclamation 31 of 1930 | |
AGRICULTURE | Sheep | |
| Labour Act 11 of 2007 Regulations |
|
LABOUR | ||
| Land Survey Act 33 of 1993 Regulations |
|
LAND AND HOUSING | Property | |
| Land Tenure Act 32 of 1966 (RSA) | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Agriculture | |
| Law Reform and Development Commission Act 29 of 1991 |
|
LAW | ||
| Legal Aid Act 29 of 1990 Regulations |
|
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS | ||
| Legal Practitioners Act 15 of 1995 Regulations |
|
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS | ||
| Licensing of Totalisators Ordinance 5 of 1938 | |
GAMBLING | Repealed by the Gaming and Enter-tainment Control Act 13 of 2018, which has not yet been brought into force. | |
| Limitation of Legal Proceedings (Provincial and Local Authorities) Act 94 of 1970 (RSA) | |
PRESCRIPTION | Law | |
| Liquor Act 6 of 1998 Regulations |
|
ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO | Alcohol | |
| Livestock Improvement Act 25 of 1977 (RSA) | |
AGRICULTURE | Livestock | Status uncertain. |
| Local Authorities Act 23 of 1992 Regulations |
|
REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| Local Authorities Fire Brigade Services Act 5 of 2006 Regulations |
|
REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Fire brigades | |
| Long-term Insurance Act 5 of 1998 Regulations |
|
INSURANCE | ||
| Lotteries Act 13 0f 2017 Regulations |
|
GAMBLING | Finance and development | |
| Magistrates Act 3 of 2003 Regulations |
|
COURTS | Magistrates | |
| Magistrates’ Courts Act 32 of 1944 | |
COURTS | Magistrates | |
| Maintenance Act 9 of 2003 Regulations |
|
MAINTENANCE | ||
| Marine Resources Act 27 of 2000 Regulations |
|
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES | ||
| Marine Traffic Act 2 of 1981 | |
SHIPPING | ||
| Marketing Act 59 of 1968 | |
AGRICULTURE | Marketing | |
| Marriage Act 25 of 1961 | |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE | ||
| Married Persons Equality Act 1 of 1996 | |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE | ||
| Matrimonial Affairs Ordinance 25 of 1955 | |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE | ||
| Matrimonial Causes Jurisdiction Act 22 of 1939 | |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE | ||
| Measuring Units and National Measuring Standards Act 76 of 1973 | |
WEIGHTS, MEASURS AND STANDARDS | Repealed by Metrology Amendment Act 17 of 2005 (GG 3568), which is not yet in force. | |
| Meat Corporation of Namibia Act 1 of 2001 | |
AGRICULTURE | Meat | |
| Meat Industry Act 12 of 1981 | |
AGRICULTURE | Meat | |
| Medical Aid Funds Act 23 of 1995 Regulations |
|
MEDICAL AID | ||
| Medical and Dental Act 10 of 2004 Regulations |
|
HEALTH PROFESSIONS | ||
| Medical Scheme for Members of the National Assembly, Judges and Other Office Bearers Act 23 of 1990 | |
MEDICAL AID | ||
| Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 13 of 2003 Regulations |
|
MEDICINE | ||
| Members of Parliament and other Office-bearers Pension Fund Act 20 of 1999 | |
PENSIONS | Parliament | |
| Members of Statutory Bodies Pension Act 94 of 1969 | |
PENSIONS | ||
| Mental Health Act 18 of 1973 | |
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL DISORDERS | Criminal law and procedure | |
| Merchandise Marks Act 17 of 1941 | |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Merchandise marks | |
| Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 and Schedule 1 Regulations |
|
SHIPPING | ||
| Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 Schedule 2 | |
SHIPPING | ||
| Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 Schedule 3 | |
SHIPPING | ||
| Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 Schedule 4 | |
SHIPPING | ||
| Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 Schedule 5 | |
SHIPPING | ||
| Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 Schedule 6 | |
SHIPPING | ||
| Metrology Act 5 of 2022 | |
WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS | Not yet in force. | |
| Metrology Act 77 of 1973 (RSA) Regulations |
|
WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS | Repealed by Metrology Act 5 of 2022 (GG 7953), which has not yet been brought into force. | |
| Microlending Act 7 of 2018 Regulations |
|
FINANCIAL INSTUTUTIONS | Loans | |
| Military Pensions Act 84 of 1976 | |
PENSIONS | Defence | |
| Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act 33 of 1992 | |
MINING AND MINERALS | ||
| Minerals Development Fund of Namibia Act 19 of 1996 |
|
MINING AND MINERALS | Finance and development | |
| Mines, Works and Minerals Ordinance 20 of 1968 | |
MINING AND MINERALS | ||
| Moratorium Act 25 of 1963 | |
DEFENCE | Obsolete; has no current effect in Namibia as it applies only to persons conscripted into military service. | |
| Moratorium on the Payment of Stamp Duty or Transfer Duty in Respect of Rationalisation Schemes Act 13 of 1993 | |
REVENUE | Property | |
| Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Act 10 of 2007 Regulations |
|
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | MVA claims | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Act 12 of 1999 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Motor vehicles | |
| Mountain Catchment Areas Act 63 of 1970 | |
ENVIRONMENT | Water | |
| Municipal Dog Tax Ordinance 13 of 1967 Regulations |
|
ANIMALS | Dogs | |
| Namibia Central Intelligence Service Act 10 of 1997 Regulations |
|
DEFENCE | Constitution | |
| Namibia Film Commission Act 6 of 2000 | |
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | Films | Not yet in force. |
| Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority Act 3 of 2001 Regulations |
|
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | NAMFISA | Not yet in force. |
| Namibia Industrial Development Agency Act 16 of 2016 | |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Business | |
| Namibia Institute of Pathology Act 15 of 1999 | |
MEDICINE | Pathology | Not yet in force. |
| Namibia Institute of Public Administra-tion and Management Act 10 of 2010 | |
EDUCATION | Public service | |
| Namibia Investment Promotion Act 9 of 2016 | |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Business | Not yet in force. |
| Namibia Library and Information Service Act 4 of 2000 Regulations |
|
LIBRARIES | ||
| Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation Act 22 of 1998 Regulations |
|
INSURANCE | NamibRe | |
| Namibia Nursing Association Act 28 of 1993 | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Nursing | |
| Namibia Press Agency Act 3 of 1992 | |
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | Press | |
| Namibia Revenue Agency Act 12 of 2017 | |
REVENUE | Taxation | Not yet in force. |
| Namibia Qualifications Authority Act 29 of 1996 Regulations |
|
EDUCATION | Labour | |
| Namibia Red Cross Act 16 of 1991 | |
SOCIAL WELFARE | Health | |
| Namibia Refugees (Recognition and Control) Act 2 of 1999 Regulations |
|
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION | Refugees | |
| Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Act 5 of 2017 | |
INSURANCE | NASRIA | |
| Namibia Sports Act 12 of 2003 Regulations |
|
SPORTS | Finance and development | |
| Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund Act 26 of 2000 Regulations |
|
EDUCATION | Tertiary education | |
| Namibia Tourism Board Act 21 of 2000 Regulations |
|
TOURISM | ||
| Namibia University of Science and Technology Act 7 of 2015 | |
EDUCATION | Tertiary education | |
| Namibia Water Corporation Act 12 of 1997 | |
WATER | Namwater | |
| Namibia Wildlife Resorts Company Act 3 of 1998 | |
TOURISM | Business | |
| Namibian Broadcasting Act 9 of 1991 Regulations |
|
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | NBC | |
| Namibian Citizenship (Second) Special Conferment Act 6 of 2015 | |
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION | ||
| Namibian Citizenship Act 14 of 1990 Regulations |
|
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION | ||
| Namibian Citizenship Special Conferment Act 14 of 1991 | |
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION | Earmarked for repeal by LRDC on grounds that the time period set by the Act for claiming citizenship has expired. | |
| Namibian College of Open Learning Act 1 of 1997 | |
EDUCATION | NAMCOL | |
| Namibian Ports Authority Act 2 of 1994 Regulations |
|
SHIPPING | Namport | |
| Namibian Time Act 9 of 2017 | |
WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS | Time | |
| Namibian Transport Advisory Board Act 23 of 1991 | |
TRANSPORTATION | ||
| National Art Gallery of Namibia Act 14 of 2000 | |
CULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS | Arts | |
| National Arts Fund of Namibia Act 1 of 2005 | |
CULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS | Arts | Not yet in force. |
| National Disability Council Act 26 of 2004 | |
DISABILITIES | ||
| National Education Act 30 of 1980 | |
EDUCATION | Tertiary education | Remaining portions of Act appear to apply only to agricultural colleges providing tertiary education. |
| National Fishing Corporation of Namibia Act 28 of 1991 |
|
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES | Fishcor | |
| National Health Act 2 of 2015 | |
HOSPITALS | Health | Not yet in force. |
| National Heritage Act 27 of 2004 Regulations |
|
NATIONAL HERITAGE | ||
| National Housing Development Act 28 of 2000 | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Property | |
| National Housing Enterprise Act 5 of 1993 Regulations |
|
LAND AND HOUSING | Property | |
| National Pensions Act 10 of 1992 | |
PENSIONS | Social welfare | |
| National Planning Commission Act 2 of 2013 | |
CONSTITUTION | National Planning Commission | |
| National Road Safety Act 9 of 1972 | |
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
| National Symbols of the Republic of Namibia Act 17 of 2018 | |
CONSTITUTION | ||
| National Supplies Procurement Act 89 of 1970 RSA GG 2898; amendments in RSA GG 3948, RSA GG 4220, RSA GG 4520, RSA GG 4754, RSA GG 5129, RSA GG 6516, RSA GG 6915, RSA GG 8083 and RSA GG 11215 |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Not included in database. Appears to be superseded by Tender Board of Namibia Act 16 of 1996 and Public Procurement Act 15 of 2015. Will be repealed by the Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022 when that Act comes into force. | ||
| National Transport Services Holding Company Act 28 of 1998 | |
TRANSPORTATION | Transnamib | |
| National Vocational Training Act 18 of 1994 | |
EDUCATION | Vocational training | This Act has been repealed, but some provisions continue to apply despite the repeal. |
| National Welfare Act 79 of 1965 | |
SOCIAL WELFARE | Welfare organisations | |
| National Youth Council Act 3 of 2009 | |
YOUTH | Finance and development | |
| National Youth Service Act 6 of 2005 | |
YOUTH | Labour | |
| Native Administration Proclamation 15 of 1928 Regulations |
|
BLACKS | Marriage Inheritance |
Only sections 17-18 and 23-27 in force. Will be repealed by the Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022 when that Act comes into force. |
| Native Reserves Fencing Proclamation 12 of 1926 OG 205; no amendments |
BLACKS | Not included in database. Obsolete; earmarked for repeal by LRDC. | ||
| Nature Conservation Ordinance 4 of 1975 Regulations |
|
ENVIRONMENT | Wildlife | |
| Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in Suidwes-Afrika (Private) Ordinance 38 of 1958 | |
CHURCHES | ||
| New Era Publication Corporation Act 1 of 1992 | |
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | Press | |
| Newspaper and Imprint Registration Act 63 of 1971 | |
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | Press | |
| Nursing Act 8 of 2004 Regulations |
|
HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Nursing | |
| Ombudsman Act 7 of 1990 | |
CONSTITUTION | Ombudsman | |
| One-Stop Border Posts Control Act 8 of 2017 | |
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION | International issues | |
| Ordinance for Prevention and Combating of Alcoholism and Anti-Social Conduct 11 of 1965 Regulations |
|
HEALTH | ||
| Participation Bonds Act 55 of 1981 | |
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS | ||
| Payment of Bank Notes Proclamation 3 of 1933 Entitles holder of bank note issued under Banks Proclamation 29 of 1930 (now repealed) to be paid in gold. |
|
CURRENCY | Appears to be obsolete. | |
| Payment System Management Act 18 of 2003 | |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
| Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 | |
PENSIONS | ||
| Pensions Laws Amendment Act 83 of 1976 | |
PENSIONS | Probably obsolete. | |
| Performing Animals Protection Act 24 of 1935 Regulations |
|
ANIMALS | ||
| Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act 2 of 1991 Regulations |
|
MINING AND MINERALS | Fuel and energy | |
| Petroleum (Taxation) Act 3 of 1991 | |
REVENUE | Fuel and energy | |
| Petroleum Products and Energy Act 13 of 1990 Regulations |
|
FUEL AND ENERGY | Petrol prices | |
| Pharmacy Act 9 of 2004 Regulations |
|
HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Pharmacies | |
| Plant Quarantine Act 7 of 2008 Regulations |
|
ENVIRONMENT | Plants | |
| Police Act 19 of 1990 Regulations |
|
POLICE | Nampol | |
| Police Offences Proclamation 27 of 1920 |
|
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | ||
| Political Ordinance of 1 April 1580 as interpreted and amended by Interpretation of 13 May 1594 and Octrooi of 10 January 1661 |
|
INHERITANCE | Applied to SWA via Administration of Justice Proclamation, 21 of 1919; only Articles 19-29 applicable. | |
| Post Office Service Act 66 of 1974 | PUBLIC SERVICE | Not included in database, appears to be superseded by Public Service Act 13 of 1995. | ||
| Posts and Telecommunications Act 19 of 1992 Regulations |
|
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | Telecom | |
| Posts and Telecommunications Companies Establishment Act 17 of 1992 | |
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | Telecom | |
| Powers of the SWA Water and Electricity Corporation Act 14 of 1980 | |
ELECTRICITY | NamPower | |
| Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament Act 17 of 1996 | |
CONSTITUTION | Parliament | |
| Prescribed Rate of Interest Act 55 of 1975 | |
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS | Courts | |
| Prescription Act 68 of 1969 | |
PRESCRIPTION | Law | |
| Presidential Remuneration and Other Benefits Act 5 of 2016 | |
PRESIDENT | ||
| Prevention and Combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil Act 6 of 1981 | |
ENVIRONMENT | Pollution | |
| Prevention and Combating of Terrorist and Proliferation Activities Act 4 of 2014 Regulations |
|
TERRORISM | Criminal law and procedure | |
| Prevention of Counterfeiting of Currency Act 16 of 1965 | |
CURRENCY | Criminal law and procedure | Only sections 1-4 and 12 remain in force. |
| Prevention of Organised Crime Act 29 of 2004 Regulations |
|
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | International issues | |
| Prevention of Undesirable Residue in Meat Act 21 of 1991 Regulations |
|
AGRICULTURE | ||
| Price Control Act 25 of 1964 | |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Price control | |
| Professional Land Surveyors’, Technical Surveyors’ and Survey Technicians’ Act 32 of 1993 Regulations |
|
LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS | Land surveyors | |
| Prohibition of Disguises Act 16 of 1969 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Disguises | |
| Property Valuers Profession Act 7 of 2012 | |
LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS | Property | Not yet in force. |
| Protection of Fundamental Rights Act 16 of 1988 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Boycotts | |
| Protection of Information Act 84 of 1982 | |
DEFENCE | Media and Communication | |
| Public Accountants’ and Auditors’ Act 51 of 1951 | |
ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS | ||
| Public and Environmental Health Act 1 of 2015 Regulations |
|
HEALTH | Environment | Came into force on 17 September 2020 |
| Public Enterprises Governance Act 1 of 2019 | |
BUSINESS | Parastatals | |
| Public Gatherings Proclamation, AG 23 of 1989 | |
PUBLIC GATHERINGS | ||
| Public Health Act 36 of 1919 SA GG 979, applied to SWA by OG 37; amendments in OG 37, OG 476, OG 676, OG 761, OG 2094, OG 2153, OG 2565 and OG 3147 |
HEALTH | Not included in database. Repealed by the Public and Environmental Health Act 1 of 2015 which is not yet in force. | ||
| Public Holidays Act 26 of 1990 | |
SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | Public holidays | |
| Public Office-Bearers (Remuneration and Benefits) Commission Act 3 of 2005 | |
CONSTITUTION | Public officials | |
| Public Private Partnership Act 4 of 2017 Regulations |
|
BUSINESS | ||
| Public Procurement Act 15 of 2015 Regulations |
|
TENDERS | ||
| Public Service Act 13 of 1995 Regulations |
|
PUBLIC SERVICE | ||
| Public Service Commission Act 2 of 1990 | |
PUBLIC SERVICE | ||
| Publications Act 42 of 1974 Regulations |
|
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | ||
| Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act 26 of 1991 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Discrimination | |
| Railways and Harbours Special Pensions Act 36 of 1955 (SA) SA GG 5494; amendments in SA GG 5882; recalculation of benefits payable re: persons who died or retired before October 1953 |
PENSIONS | Not included in database. Little or no ongoing effect. Will be repealed by the Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022 when that Act comes into force. | ||
| Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act 3 of 1995 | |
MAINTENANCE | International issues | |
| Reciprocal Service of Civil Process Act 27 of 1994 | |
COURTS | International issues | |
| Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Act 40 of 1977 | |
ARBITRATION | International issues | |
| Recognition of Certain Marriages Act 18 of 1991 | |
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE | ||
| Regional Councils Act 22 of 1992 Regulations |
|
REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| Registration of Deeds in Rehoboth Act 93 of 1976 (RSA) Regulations |
|
REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| Rents Ordinance 13 of 1977 | |
LANDLORD AND TENANT | Property | |
| Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022 |
|
LAW | ||
| Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022 |
|
LAW | Not yet in force | |
| Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004 Regulations |
|
SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Research | |
| Riotous Assemblies Act 17 of 1956 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Attempt, conspiracy and incitement | Only sections 16-18 and 19A-21 remain in force. |
| Road Fund Administration Act 18 of 1999 | |
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
| Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 Regulations |
|
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
| Road Transportation Act 74 of 1977 Regulations |
|
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | Repealed by the Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999, but this repeal is not yet in force insofar as it relates to passenger transport (GN 52/2001, GG 2503). | |
| Roads Authority Act 17 of 1999 | |
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
| Roads Contractor Company Act 14 of 1999 | |
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
| Roads Ordinance 17 of 1972 | |
ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION | ||
| Sale of Land on Instalments Act 72 of 1971 | |
PURCHASE AND SALE | Land and housing | |
| Sea-shore Ordinance 37 of 1958 | |
SEA AND SEASHORE | ||
| Second General Law Amendment Act 94 of 1974 | |
EVIDENCE | Courts | Only section 2 remains in force. |
| Second Hand Goods Act 23 of 1998 Regulations |
|
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Criminal law and procedure | |
| Second Law Amendment (Abolition of Discriminatory or Restrictive Laws for purposes of Free and Fair Election) Proclamation, AG 25 of 1989 OG 5758; no amendments |
REPEALS OF DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION | Repeals. | Not included in database. No ongoing relevance. |
|
| Sectional Titles Act 2 of 2009 Regulations |
|
LAND AND HOUSING | Property | |
| Security Commission Act 18 of 2001 | |
CONSTITUTION | Security Commission | |
| Security Enterprises and Security Officers Act 19 of 1998 | |
SECURITY OFFICERS | Labour | |
| Seeds and Seeds Varieties Act 23 of 2018 The correct name of the Act is the “Seed and Seed Varieties Act” |
|
AGRICULTURE | Seeds | |
| Shop Hours and Shop Assistants Ordinance 15 of 1939 OG 796; amendments in OG 840, OG 1530, OG 1552, OG 1687, OG 2072, OG 2092, OG 2185 and OG 5221; superseded by subsequent labour legislation |
LABOUR | Not included in database. Obsolete; earmarked for repeal by LRDC. | ||
| Shop Hours and Shop Assistants Ordinance 15 of 1939 OG 796; amendments in OG 840, OG 1530, OG 1552, OG 1687, OG 2072, OG 2092, OG 2185 and OG 5221; superseded by subsequent labour legislation |
LABOUR | Not included in database. Obsolete; earmarked for repeal by LRDC. | ||
| Short-term Insurance Act 4 of 1998 Regulations |
|
INSURANCE | ||
| Social Security Act 34 of 1994 Regulations |
|
SOCIAL SECURITY | Labour | |
| Social Work and Psychology Act 6 of 2004 Regulations |
|
HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Social work | |
| Soil Conservation Act 76 of 1969 | |
ENVIRONMENT | Soil | |
| Special Advisers and Regional Governors Appointment Act 6 of 1990 | |
CONSTITUTION | Regional governors | |
| Sperrgebiet-Delimitation Proclamation 11 of 1920 | |
MINING AND MINERALS | ||
| Squatters Proclamation, AG 21 of 1985 | |
LAND AND HOUSING | ||
| Stamp Duties Act 15 of 1993 Regulations |
|
REVENUE | ||
| Standards Act 18 of 2005 Regulations |
|
WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS | NSI | |
| State Finance Act 31 of 1991 | |
FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT | State funds | |
| State Repudiation (Cultura 2000) Act 32 of 1991 | |
FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT | Only sections 1, 2 and 7 remain in force. Obsolete. | |
| Statistics Act 9 of 2011 | |
CENSUS AND STATISTICS | ||
| Stock Brands Act 24 of 1995 Regulations |
|
AGRICULTURE | Livestock | |
| Stock Exchanges Control Act 1 of 1985 | |
STOCKS AND SECURITIES | Namibia Stock Exchange | |
| Stock Theft Act 12 of 1990 Regulations |
|
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Livestock | |
| Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act 70 of 1970 | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Agriculture | |
| Sugar Act 28 of 1936 | |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Sugar | |
| Sunday Trading Proclamation 12 of 1919 OG 24; no amendments |
SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | Not included in database. Obsolete; earmarked for repeal by LRDC. | ||
| Supreme Court Act 15 of 1990 Rules |
|
COURTS | ||
| Suretyship Amendment Act 57 of 1971 | |
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS | Loans | Contains only repeals. |
| Teachers’ Education Colleges Act 25 of 2003 | |
EDUCATION | ||
| Tear-gas Act 16 of 1964 | |
ARMS AND AMMUNITION | Tear-gas | |
| Temporary Employees Pension Fund Act 75 of 1979 |
|
PENSIONS | Appears to have little or no ongoing relevance. | |
| Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone of Namibia Act 3 of 1990 | |
SEA AND SEASHORE | Marine and freshwater resources | |
| The Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa (Private) Act 24 of 1961 | |
CHURCHES | ||
| Tobacco Growers Protection Ordinance 2 of 1933 | |
AGRICULTURE | Tobacco | |
| Tobacco Products Control Act 1 of 2010 Regulations |
|
ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO | Tobacco | |
| Town and Regional Planners Act 9 of 1996 Regulations |
|
LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS | Town planning | |
| Trade Metrology Act 77 of 1973 | |
WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS | ||
| Trade Practices Act 76 of 1976 | |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | ||
| Trades and Occupational Licences Repeal Act 10 of 1995 GG 1070; no amendments |
TRADE AND INDUSTRY | Repeals. | Not included in database. Contains no independent provisions. |
|
| Traditional Authorities Act 25 of 2000 Regulations |
|
CUSTOMARY LAW | Traditional authorities | |
| Transfer Duty Act 14 of 1993 | |
REVENUE | Land and housing | |
| Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act 9 of 2005 Regulations |
|
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES | Prisons | |
| Trespass of Animals Ordinance 16 of 1939 | |
ANIMALS | ||
| Trespass Ordinance 3 of 1962 | |
LAND AND HOUSING | Criminal law and procedure | |
| Trust Fund for Regional Development and Equity Provisions Act 22 of 2000 | |
REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Finance and development | |
| Trust Moneys Protection Act 34 of 1934 | |
TRUSTS | ||
| Unit Trusts Control Act 54 of 1981 Regulations |
|
STOCKS AND SECURITIES | Unit trusts | |
| University of Namibia Act 18 of 1992 | |
EDUCATION | Tertiary education | |
| Urban and Regional Planning Act 5 of 2018 Regulations |
|
LAND AND HOUSING | Town Planning | Not yet in force |
| Usury Act 73 of 1968 | |
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS | ||
| Value-Added Tax Act 10 of 2000 | |
REVENUE | VAT | |
| Veterans Act 2 of 2008 Regulations |
|
SOCIAL WELFARE | Veterans | |
| Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act 1 of 2013 Regulations |
|
ANIMALS | Veterinarians | |
| Vexatious Proceedings Act 3 of 1956 | |
COURTS | ||
| Vocational Education and Training Act 1 of 2008 Regulations |
|
EDUCATION | Vocational training | |
| Walvis Bay and Off-Shore Islands Act 1 of 1994 | |
CONSTITUTION | Walvis Bay | |
| War Damage Insurance and Compensation Act 85 of 1976 | |
INSURANCE | ||
| War Graves Control and Maintenance Ordinance 2 of 1927 | |
NATIONAL HERITAGE | Grave sites | |
| Water Act 54 of 1956 | |
WATER | Repealed by Water Resources Management Act 11 of 2013, not yet in force. | |
| Water Research Act 34 of 1971 | |
WATER | Research | |
| Water Resources Management Act 11 of 2013 | |
WATER | Not yet in force. | |
| Water Resources Management Act 24 of 2004 GG 3357; no amendments |
WATER | Not included in database. Never came into force and now repealed by Water Resources Management Act 11 of 2013, which is not yet in force. | ||
| Weeds Ordinance 19 of 1957 | |
AGRICULTURE | Weeds | |
| Whistleblower Protection Act 10 of 2017 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Labour | Not yet in force. |
| Wills Act 7 of 1953 | |
INHERITANCE | Wills | |
| Witchcraft Suppression Proclamation 27 of 1933 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Witchcraft | |
| Witness Protection Act 11 of 2017 | |
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Not yet in Force. | |
| Wreck and Salvage Act 5 of 2004 | |
SHIPPING |
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