ABSTRACT The downward socio-economic trend of the 1970s, which was largely due to the poor management and administration of the resources of this country, compelled the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) government to embark on Economic Reform and Structural Adjustment Programmes. Besides in 1988, government embarked on a democratisation process. Decentralisation became a major policy through which the democratisation process could be enhanced. Decentralisation is not a new phenomen...
ABSTRACT This study enquires into the choices to be made when selecting and implementing a reform model for the electricity industry. It argues that the appropriate reform model depends on the circumstances in the considered jurisdiction. Especially in small and less developed electricity systems a dilemma may emerge: the technical circumstances suggest the implementation of a model with few competitive elements, whereas political circumstances urge for a competition-oriented model....
ABSTRACT Labour brokerage is a term used to describe the relationship that exists between labourers, known as contractors or hired employees and the labour brokerage organizations that employ the labourers. The company to which they provide labour is not their employer. The term therefore refers to the situation in which the labour broker provides clients to render services or perform work for the third party that contracts with the labour broker and in return, the third party rewards the la...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2: Copyright ............................................................................................... 9 A. What is copyright and what does it protect? .............................................. 10 B. Copyright and 3D-printing ........................................................................... 12 I. The creation of the CAD ..............
ABSTRACT This thesis investigates the need to strengthen consumer protection in the financial sector in Namibia. The necessity to intensify consumer protection in the financial sector has been necessitated by numerous complaints by consumers against unfair and deceptive practices by financial institutions. Namibia currently does not have national comprehensive consumer protection legislation nor does it have a single legislation regulating the relationship between consumers and financial ...
Abstract Corruption is, like elsewhere in the world, a problem in Namibia. Various international, regional and sub-regional legal instruments have been ratified by Namibia which specifically deals with the problem of corruption, including the much-hailed United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The problem is that the incidence of corruption does not seem to decrease in the country despite several national complementary pieces of legislation. In a review of Namibia�...
ABSTRACT The board of directors of a company is a very important organ not only responsible for management but also for adopting good corporate governance and practice in the company. This paper discussed and analyzed with the aid of comparative law, the Code of Corporate Governance in Nigeria and its effect on the board structure, the role, effectiveness and duties of the non-executive directors (NEDs) and how their independence can be assured, guaranteed and monitored to enhance the board�...
ABSTRACT The term whistle blower has been connected to U.S. Civic Activist Ralph Nader who was said to have put ―a positive spin on the term in the early 1970s to avoid the negative connotations found in other words such as ―informer‖ and ―snitch‖1.‖2 In the 19th century, whistle-blowing was attached to law enforcement agents who use whistle as a means of alerting the public or other policemen of illegality.3 The term has also been related to sport referees in sports events who us...
ABSTRACT The human society is dynamic, interrelated and ever growing and advancing in every ramification. The rule of the jungle where the fittest and the fiercest is in charge cannot be tolerated if there is going to be anything like civilisation. Yet human nature itself breeds oppression of the weak by the strong - while the evolution of the state itself has to do with protection of the weak from the oppressive tendencies of the strong. The quest for justice and protection brought the law a...
Abstract Mergers and acquisitions have gained so much currency and acceptance worldwide that many countries have embraced them in the promotion of their economy, especially in the banking industry. Nigeria however, is not left out among countries that are involved in mergers and acquisitions. Mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry have highly protected both the depositors and bank workers in the event of a bank going into liquidation the depositors would not lose entirely. Bank wor...
ABSTRACT This study enquires into the choices to be made when selecting and implementing a reform model for the electricity industry. It argues that the appropriate reform model depends on the circumstances in the considered jurisdiction. Especially in small and less developed electricity systems a dilemma may emerge: the technical circumstances suggest the implementation of a model with few competitive elements, whereas political circumstances urge for a competition-oriented model. Hence, e...
ABSTRACT Namibia which forms part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Abstract Southern Africa is relatively less affected by refugee movements than for instance, Central Africa, but the impact of refugees on Southern African societies and the increasing retreat of Southern African governments from their responsibilities towards refugees are nonetheless causes for concern. Namibia is a signatory to both the 1951 and AOU Refugees Conventions. In line with its international obligations, the country has promulgated the Namibia Refugees (Recognition and Control) A...
ABSTRACT The Money laundering offence was identified as such in the late part of the 20th century in the United States of America. Since this period, it has been a crime that has received immense attention for various reasons. This study aims to illustrate that, although the crime has received so much attention over the years, there still exists some areas on the subject matter that still require further research. In this study it is demonstrated that the concept of money laundering is not p...
ABSTRACT It is a universal phenomenon that peace, law and order only exist where justice prevails. Justice is an ingredient of the rule of law. In Namibia crime has become a topical issue. The nation focuses its attention and its fears on the threat of crime. Rights which are guaranteed by the law particularly in the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia such as a right to liberty; to own property and right to dignity are violated by offenders with impunity. For many, the criminal justice ...