CENTURY OF COOPERATION

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland, Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama the president of Botswana, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr. Phakalitha Mosisili along with the President of Namibia gathered in the Namibian capital, Windhoek, to celebrate the first 100 years of cooperation of the Southern African Customs Union.The main purpose of the meeting was to provide strategic and political direction of the customs union.

• Intercede for the heads of state by name. (See 1 Kings 4:29)
  
• Please pray for the economic integration of all member countries of the Southern African Development Community to benefit the region in the future.
• Trust God for sustainable economic growth and development in the region and for employment creation and poverty reduction. (Deuteronomy 15:11)
  
• Pray for Namibia to have a Biblical impact among the peoples of Southern Africa as we become an ever closer community . (The SADC customs union’s new headquarters will be built in Windhoek.)

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NEW NAMIBIAN LEADERS ANNOUNCED

President Hifikepunye Pohamba receives the national symbols after he has been sworn in by Chief Judge Peter Shivute. He announced his new Cabinet at State House in Windhoek late on Sunday at the end of the country’s 20th anniversary celebrations.

Prime Minister: Nahas Angula Deputy: Marco Hausiku

Speaker of Parliament: Theo-Ben Gurirab Deputy: Loide Kasingo

Minister of Trade and Industry: Hage Geingob
Deputy: Tjekero Tweya

Minister of Justice: Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana
Deputy: Tommy Nambahu

Minister of Safety and Security: Nangolo Mbumba
Deputy: Erastus Uutoni

Minister of Presidential Affairs and Attorney General:
Albert Kawana

Minister of Defence: Charles Namoloh Deputy: Lempy Lucas

Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration: Rosalia Nghidinwa Deputy: Elia Kaiyamo

Minister of Finance: Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
Deputy: Calle Schlettwein

Minister of Regional & Local Government, Housing & Rural Development: Jerry Ekandjo Deputy: Priscilla Beukes

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Utoni Nujoma
Deputy: Peya Mushelenga

Minister of Health: Richard Kamwi Deputy: Petrina Haingura

Minister of Education: Abraham Iyambo Deputy: David Namwandi

Minister of Lands and Resettlement: Alpheus Naruseb
Deputy: Stephanus Mogotsi

Minister of Works and Transport: Erkki Nghimtina
Deputy: Chief Samuel Ankama

Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry: John Mutorwa

Minister of Environment and Tourism: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Deputy: Uahekua Herunga

Minister of Labour and Social Welfare: Immanuel Ngatjizeko Deputy: Alpheus Muheua

Minister of Veterans Affairs: Nickey Iyambo

Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare: Doreen Sioka Deputy: Angelika Muharukua

Minister of Information and Information Technology:
Joel Kaapanda Deputy: Stanley Simataa

Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources: Bernard Esau Deputy: Kilus Nguvauva

Minister of Mines and Energy: Isak Katali Deputy: Willem Isaacks

Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture: Kazenambo Kazenambo Deputy: Pohamba Shifeta

Auditor General: Junias Kandjeke

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1,2

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2010 A "PROMISING YEAR"

Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor Tom Alweendo believes 2010 will be a “promising year” in which the economy of Namibia is projected to grow by “at least 4,2 per cent”. The central bank chief said there were “strong signs” of recovery everywhere and that it looks as if the global recession will not be a prolonged one.

Estimations are that the Namibian economy shrunk by one per cent last year, he said. “2010 should be a good year for all of us,” the Governor said though. The BoN’s growth projections for this year see the Namibian economy outperforming the world economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) has forecasted world economic growth of 4,0 per cent for 2010. Alweedo expects a recovery in tourism, construction, diamond mining and strong growth in the uranium mining sector.

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• Pray that goverment and business will work together to ensure the recovery of our economy.
• Trust God that the church will equip their members to daily go to work with a Kingdom mindset.
• Interceed for the poor and jobless in our nation. Pray that they will also benefit from any recovery in the economy. Pray that bussiness, the government and the church will be a blessing to the needy in 2010.

Pray for our Cabinet

The New Era newspaper reported that the Namibian Cabinet opened on 20 January 2009 to a heady and busy presidential and general election year, with President Hifikepunye Pohamba reiterating calls for peace, tolerance, stability and social cohesion.

“This is another year of hard work to enhance the well-being of our people,” said Pohamba.“We must not relent in our commitment to make Namibia a better place. We must unequivocally demonstrate that we are committed to govern through the implementation of pragmatic policies that make a positive difference in the lives of our people and improve the economic trajectory of our country.” Source of news and photo New Era http://www.newera.com.na

It is God’s will for Christians to be good citizens. We are to obey the laws of the land. We are to respect those in public office. And we are to pray for government. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

In his first epistle to Timothy, Paul wrote, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour” (I Timothy 2:1-3).

Here are some prayer points as we are called upon to pray for the president, his prime minister, his cabinet members, and his advisers. Pray that the leaders would:

• Have the moral and political courage to do what is best for the Namibian nation.
• Set high moral and ethical standards of conduct for themselves and those associated with government, setting and example for other world leaders to follow.
• Surround themselves with people of integrity and godly wisdom.
• Have a “Daniel” to reveal the things of God to them.

No rest for Namibian Police

In the Namibian (15 Dec 2008) Nangula Shejavali wrote that "the end of the year usually marks a general slowdown in Namibia. But this is hardly ever the case for Police officers, who have to continue serving and protecting the nation’s citizens."

Safety and Security Minister, Nickey Iyambo, speaking at the year-end function of the Ministry of Safety and Security on Friday, reminded Police officers that “while the year 2008 is about to end, this cannot be said about the Police and the Prisons work”. He cautioned that the movement of thousands of Namibian citizens to their holiday destinations, along with the arrival of many tourists in the country, would increase the need for law enforcement, including enforcing traffic regulations and doing foot patrols in towns. He added that more offenders would have to be kept in custody and cared for in holding cells and prisons.

“Hence, Police and Prisons officers have to be extraordinarily vigilant and alert at this time of the year and focus more attention on their duties every second, minute and hour during their tour of duty,” he said, adding that prison warders would be heavily relied upon to ensure that no escapes occur. (Source http://www.namibian.com.na.)

Let's pray for Safety and Security Minister, Nickey Iyambo, and his staff at the Namibia Police and Prisons.

• Pray for safety on the job and for wisdom in handling the demands of their jobs. (See Ps. 91; Jer. 33:3.)
• Pray for their families to have peace that God is in control and for God's protection on them. (See Ps. 37.)
• Pray for force members to continue grow in their faith in God through Jesus. (See Eph. 1:16-19; Phil. 1:6.)
• Pray for Christian force members to be salt and light to those that do not know Jesus. (See Matt. 5:13-16.)
  

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