POHAMBA CALLS FOR COMMITMENT

PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba opened the fifth session of the fifth Parliament yesterday afternoon with a clear and unambiguous call on legislators to serve the electorate with dedication and commitment. “This is the only way we can create a stronger democracy, where the voices of our people are heard through their elected representatives,” said Pohamba.

This year’s business of Parliament will be to strive for a better Parliament and prepare for a leadership transition to a younger generation. Pohamba said this is a milestone, and a reminder of the importance of nurturing Namibia’s nascent democracy. “We are proud that we have maintained peace and stability, in keeping with our policy of reconciliation,” said Pohamba.

“It is the duty as leaders to provide exemplary leadership so that our nation can keep the flame of freedom, respect for human rights and equality before the law burning high and bright. It is our duty to provide the kind of leadership that will inspire our nation, not only to live on our constitutional values, but also to internalize the letter and spirit of the Namibian Constitution.”

In obedience with 1 Timothy 2 vs 1-4, let's pray for:

• Government to serve with dedication and commitment
• Preparation for a leadership transition to a younger generation
• Maintaining of peace and stability, in keeping with our policy of reconciliation
• Keeping the flame of freedom, respect for human rights and equality before the law burning high and bright
• The tabling of several important bills during this parliamentary session
• Up-liftment of the socio-economic conditions of Namibians
• The making a dent in widespread poverty and the high unemployment figures

Let us praise God for the many good things that are happening in and through parliament in Namibia and continue to put our trust in the Lord.

Read the whole article in the Namibian and make it your prayer agenda.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings (presidents) and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God our savior who wants all men to be saved and to come to a full knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2 vs 1-4

Source: Photo Henry van Rooi from http://www.namibian.com.na

Source: http://www.namibian.com.na/news-articles/national/full-story/archive/2012/february/article/pohamba-calls-for-mps-commitment/

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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