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<\/a>A<\/strong>
\nAbortion (see MEDICINE)
\nACCESS TO INFORMATION<\/strong><\/a>
\nAccommodation establishments (see TOURISM)
\nACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS<\/strong><\/a>
\nAccreditation (see WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS)
\nAdministration of estates (see INHERITANCE)
\nADMIRALITY LAW<\/strong><\/a>
\nAdoption (see CHILDREN)
\nAdvocates (see LEGAL PRACTITIONERS)
\nAeroplanes and aeroports (see AVIATION)
\nAgricultural Bank (see AGRICULTURE)
\nAGRICULTURE<\/strong><\/a>
\nALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlcoholism (see HEALTH)
\nAliens and citizens (see CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION)
\nAmnesty (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nAnatomical donations (see MEDICINE)
\nANIMALS<\/a><\/strong>
\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nARBITRATION<\/a><\/strong>
\nArchitects (see LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS)
\nARCHIVES<\/a><\/strong>
\nARMS AND AMMUNITION<\/a><\/strong>
\nArmy (see DEFENCE)
\nArt (see CULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS)
\nAtomic energy (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nAttorneys (see LEGAL PRACTITIONERS)
\nAVIATION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>B
\n<\/strong>Bankruptcy (see INSOLVENCY)
\nBanks (see FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS)
\nBills of exchange (see NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS)
\nBiological resources (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nBirds (see ANIMALS)
\nBIRTHS AND DEATHS<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2018BLACKS\u2019<\/strong><\/a>
\nBlind persons (see DISABILITIES; SOCIAL WELFARE)
\nBonds (see FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; DEBTORS AND CREDITORS)
\nBroadcasting (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nBuilding Societies (see FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS)
\nBursaries (see EDUCATION)
\nBUSINESS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>C<\/strong>
\nCaprivi Zipfel (see CONSTITUTION)
\nCasinos (see GAMBLING)
\nCensorship (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nCENSUS AND STATISTICS<\/a><\/strong>
\nCheques (see NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS)
\nChiefs and headmen (see CUSTOMARY LAW)
\nCHILDREN<\/a><\/strong>
\nCHURCHES
\n<\/a><\/strong>Cigarettes (see ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO)
\nCitizenship (see CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION)
\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/a><\/strong>
\nCivil defence (see DISASTERS)
\nCIVIL REGISTRATION<\/a><\/strong>
\nClose Corporations (see BUSINESS)
\nCoat of Arms (see CONSTITUTION)
\nCommissioners of Oaths (see LAW)
\nCOMMISSIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nCommunications (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nCommunity courts (see COURTS)
\n<\/strong>Companies (see BUSINESS)
\nConservation (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nCONSTITUTION<\/a><\/strong>
\nConstitutional appointments (see CONSTITUTION)
\nConstruction (see LAND AND HOUSING; LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS)
\nConsumer law (see PURCHASE AND SALE; TRADE AND INDUSTRY)
\nCONTRACTS<\/a><\/strong>
\nControlled substances (see ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO)
\nCO-OPERATIVES<\/a><\/strong>
\nCopyrights (see INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)
\nCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES<\/a><\/strong>
\nCorruption (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nCosmetics (see HEALTH)
\nCOURTS<\/a><\/strong>
\nCreditors (see DEBTORS AND CREDITORS)
\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/a><\/strong>
\nCULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nCURRENCY<\/a><\/strong>
\nCUSTOMARY LAW<\/a><\/strong>
\nCUSTOMS AND EXCISE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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D<\/strong><\/a>
\nDAMAGES<\/a><\/strong>
\nDeaths (see BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS; INQUESTS; POST MORTEMS AND ANATOMY)
\nDEBTORS AND CREDITORS<\/a><\/strong>
\nDEEDS<\/a><\/strong>
\nDEFENCE
\n<\/a><\/strong>Delegation of powers (see CONSTITUTION)
\nDemonstrations (see PUBLIC GATHERINGS)
\nDentists (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
\nDevelopment (see FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT)
\nDevelopment brigades (see LABOUR)
\nDiamonds (see MINING AND MINERALS)
\nDISABILITIES<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Disabled persons (see DISABILITIES)
\nDISASTERS<\/a><\/strong>
\nDiseases (see HEALTH; MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL DISORDERS)
\nDisinfectants (see HEALTH)
\nDivorce (see MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE)
\nDoctors (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
\nDOMESTIC VIOLENCE<\/a><\/strong>
\nDrugs (see ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO)<\/p>\n

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E<\/strong><\/a>
\nEDUCATION<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Elderly persons (see PENSIONS; SOCIAL WELFARE)
\nELECTIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nELECTRICITY<\/a><\/strong>
\nEmergencies (see CONSTITUTION; DEFENCE; DISASTERS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS-emergency care practitioners and paramedics)
\nEmployment (see LABOUR)
\nEnergy (see FUEL AND ENERGY)
\nENGINEERING<\/a><\/strong>
\nENVIRONMENT<\/a><\/strong>
\nEstate agents (see LAND AND HOUSING)
\nEstates (see INHERITANCE)
\nEVIDENCE<\/a><\/strong>
\nExchange control (see CURRENCY)
\nExclusive Economic Zone (see SEA AND SEASHORE)
\nEXPLOSIVES<\/a><\/strong>
\nExpropriation (see LAND AND HOUSING)
\nExtradition (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)<\/p>\n

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F<\/strong><\/a>
\nFamily (see CHILDREN; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; MAINTENANCE; MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE)
\nFilms (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nFINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT<\/a><\/strong>
\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nFire brigades (see REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
\nFishing (see MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES)
\nFood (see HEALTH)
\nForeigners (see CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION)
\nForests (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nFUEL AND ENERGY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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G<\/strong><\/a>
\nGAMBLING<\/strong><\/a>
\nGender-based violence (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
\nGenetic Resources (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nGovernment attorney (see LEGAL PRACTITIONERS)
\nGovernment service (see PUBLIC SERVICE)<\/p>\n

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H<\/strong><\/a>
\nHawkers (see LABOUR)
\nHEALTH<\/a><\/strong>
\nHEALTH PROFESSIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nHeraldry (see INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)
\nHigh Court (see COURTS)
\nHire-purchase (see PURCHASE AND SALE)
\nHOSPITALS<\/a><\/strong>
\nHotels (see TOURISM)
\nHousing (see LAND AND HOUSING)
\nHUMAN RIGHTS<\/a><\/strong>
\nHusband and wife (see MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE; MAINTENANCE)<\/p>\n

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I<\/strong><\/a>
\nIdentity documents (see CIVIL REGISTRATION)
\nIllness (see HEALTH)
\nImmigration (see CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION)
\nIMPORT AND EXPORT<\/a><\/strong>
\nINCOME TAX<\/a><\/strong>
\nIndustrial property (see INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)
\nIndustry (see TRADE AND INDUSTRY)
\nINHERITANCE<\/a><\/strong>
\nINQUESTS<\/a><\/strong>
\nInsanity (see MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL DISORDERS)
\nINSOLVENCY<\/a><\/strong>
\nINSURANCE<\/a><\/strong>
\nINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY<\/a><\/strong>
\nInterest (see DEBTORS AND CREDITORS)
\nINTERNATIONAL ISSUES<\/a><\/strong>
\nInternet (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nInterpretation of laws (see LAW)
\nIntestate succession (see INHERITANCE)<\/p>\n

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J<\/strong><\/a>
\nJUDGES<\/a><\/strong>
\nJustices of the Peace (see LAW)<\/p>\n

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L<\/a>
\nLABOUR<\/a><\/strong>
\nLAND AND HOUSING
\n<\/a><\/strong>LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS
\n<\/strong><\/a>Land surveyors (see LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS)
\nLANDLORD AND TENANT<\/a><\/strong>
\nLAW<\/a><\/strong>
\nLaw reform (see LAW)
\nLawyers (see LEGAL PRACTITIONERS)
\nLegal aid (see LEGAL PRACTITIONERS)
\nLEGAL PRACTITIONERS<\/a><\/strong>
\nLIBRARIES<\/a><\/strong>
\nLiquor (see ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO)
\nLoans (see DEBTORS AND CREDITORS)
\nLocal government (see REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
\nLotteries (see GAMBLING)<\/p>\n

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M<\/strong><\/a>
\nMagistrates\u2019 courts (see COURTS)
\nMAINTENANCE<\/a><\/strong>
\nMARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES<\/a><\/strong>
\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/a><\/strong>
\nMeasurements (see WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS)
\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS<\/strong><\/a>
\nMEDICAL AID<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Medical professions (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
\nMEDICINE<\/a><\/strong>
\nMENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL DISORDERS<\/a><\/strong>
\nMercantile law (see BUSINESS)
\nMerchandise marks (see INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)
\nMetrology (see WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS)
\nMines (see MINING AND MINERALS)
\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/a><\/strong>
\nMinors (see CHILDREN)
\nMoney and monetary system (see CURRENCY; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS)
\nMonuments (see NATIONAL HERITAGE)
\nMortgages (see FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; DEBTORS AND CREDITORS)
\nMotor vehicles (see ROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION)
\nMovies (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nMuseums (see ARCHIVES; CULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS; NATIONAL HERITAGE)<\/p>\n

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N<\/a>
\nNational anthem (see CONSTITUTION)
\nNational coat of arms (see CONSTITUTION)
\nNATIONAL HERITAGE<\/a><\/strong>
\nNational intelligence (see DEFENCE)
\nNational Planning Commission (see CONSTITUTION)
\nNational security (see DEFENCE)
\nNational disasters (see DISASTERS)
\nNatural resources (see ENVIRONMENT; LAND AND HOUSING)
\nNature conservation (see ENVIRONMENT; LAND AND HOUSING)
\nNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS<\/a><\/strong>
\nNewspapers (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nNuclear energy (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nNurses (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)<\/p>\n

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O<\/strong><\/a>
\nOil (see FUEL AND ENERGY; MINING AND MINERALS)
\nOil pollution (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nOlder persons (see PENSIONS; SOCIAL WELFARE)
\nOmbudsman (see CONSTITUTION)<\/p>\n

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P<\/strong><\/a>
\nParastatals (see generally BUSINESS, or subject matter dealt with by parastatals)
\nPassports (see CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION)
\nPatents (see INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)
\nPathology (see MEDICINE)
\nPENSIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nPetroleum (see FUEL AND ENERGY; MINING AND MINERALS)
\nPharmacists (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
\nPlants (see AGRICULTURE; ENVIRONMENT)
\nPOLICE<\/a><\/strong>
\nPollution (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nPornography (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nPorts (see SHIPPING)
\nPost mortems (see MEDICINE)
\nPost and Telecommunications (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nPRESCRIPTION<\/a><\/strong>
\nPRESIDENT<\/a><\/strong>
\nPress (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nPrisons (see CORRECTIONAL FASCILITIES)
\nProcurement (see TENDERS)
\nProfessions (see ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS; ANIMALS-veterinarians; ENGINEERING; LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS- architects, estate agents, land surveyors,property valuers; LEGAL PRACTITIONERS; HEALTH PROFESSIONS; SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH-geoscience professions;SECURITY OFFICERS)
\nProperty (see LAND AND HOUSING)
\nProperty valuers (see LAND AND HOUSING)
\nProstitution (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nPsychiatrists (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
\nPsychologists (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
\nPUBLIC GATHERINGS<\/a><\/strong>
\nPublic health (see HEALTH)
\nPublic holidays (see SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)
\nPublic procurement (see TENDERS)
\nPUBLIC SERVICE<\/a><\/strong>
\nPURCHASE AND SALE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

Q<\/a><\/strong>
\nQuantity surveyors (see LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS)<\/p>\n

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R<\/a><\/strong>
\nRacial Discrimination (see \u2018BLACKS\u2019; CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nRadio (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nRadioactive materials (see ENVIRONMENT)
\nRAILWAYS<\/a><\/strong>
\nRape (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nRed Cross (see SOCIAL WELFARE)
\nRefugees (see CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION)
\nREGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/a><\/strong>
\nREHOBOTH GEBIET<\/a><\/strong>
\nRepeals (see LAW)
\nResearch (see SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH)
\nREVENUE<\/a><\/strong>
\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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S<\/strong><\/a>
\nSales tax (see REVENUE)
\nSchools (see EDUCATION)
\nSCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH<\/a><\/strong>
\nSEA AND SEASHORE<\/a><\/strong>
\nSecurity guards (see SECURITY OFFICERS)
\nSECURITY OFFICERS<\/a><\/strong>
\nSHIPPING<\/a><\/strong>
\nSOCIAL SECURITY<\/a><\/strong>
\nSocial services (see SOCIAL WELFARE)
\nSOCIAL WELFARE<\/a><\/strong>
\nSocial workers (see HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
\nSPORTS<\/a><\/strong>
\nStamp duty (see REVENUE)
\nStandards (see WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS)
\nState finance (see FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT; REVENUE)
\nState revenue (see REVENUE)
\nState-owned enterprises (see BUSINESS)
\nStatistics (see CENSUS AND STATISTICS)
\nStock exchange (see STOCKS AND SECURITIES)
\nStock theft (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nSTOCKS AND SECURITIES<\/a><\/strong>
\nStudents (see EDUCATION)
\nSuccession (see INHERITANCE)
\nSUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS<\/a><\/strong>
\nSupreme Court (see COURTS)
\nSureties (see DEBTORS AND CREDITORS)<\/p>\n

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T<\/strong><\/a>
\nTax (see INCOME TAX; REVENUE)
\nTelecommunications (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nTelephones (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nTelevision (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nTender board (see TENDERS)
\nTENDERS<\/a><\/strong>
\nTERRORISM<\/strong><\/a>
\nTime (see WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS)
\nTobacco (see ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO)
\nTOURISM<\/a><\/strong>
\nTown planners (see LAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS)
\nTown planning (see LAND AND HOUSING)
\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/a><\/strong>
\nTrade metrology (see WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS)
\nTrademarks (see INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)
\nTraditional healers (see HEALTHL PROFESSIONS)
\nTraditional leaders (see CUSTOMARY LAW)
\nTransfer duty (see REVENUE)
\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/a><\/strong>
\nTRANSPORTATION<\/a><\/strong>
\nTreaties (see INTERNATIONAL ISSUES)
\nTRUSTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

U<\/strong><\/a>
\nUsury (see DEBTORS AND CREDITORS)<\/p>\n

\n

V<\/a><\/strong>
\nValuation (see LAND AND HOUSING)
\nValue-added tax (see REVENUE)
\nVenereal disease (see HEALTH)
\nVeterinarians (see ANIMALS)
\nVideos (see MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION)
\nViolence against women and children (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
\nVocational training (see EDUCATION)
\nVoting (see ELECTIONS)<\/p>\n

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W<\/strong><\/a>
\nWalvis Bay (see CONSTITUTION)
\nWATER<\/a><\/strong>
\nWEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS<\/a><\/strong>
\nWelfare (see SOCIAL WELFARE)
\nWhistleblowers (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nWills (see INHERITANCE)
\nWitchcraft (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nWitness protection (see CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE)
\nWorkman\u2019s compensation (see LABOUR)<\/p>\n

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XYZ<\/strong><\/a>
\nYOUTH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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