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State of Emergency - Covid-19 Regulations: Namibian Constitution (Proclamation No. 9 of 2020).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette 28 March 2020.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Water, General
Keyword
Hazards Public health Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Food security Internal trade Vending Forest management/forest conservation Water supply Sewerage Potable water
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations of the President, made under Article 26 of the Namibian Constitution, introduce measures to mitigate the emergency caused by COVID-19. They seek to alleviate, contain and minimise the effects of the disaster caused by the spreading of the virus. The measures concern, among other things, the protection of health and the delivery of critical services. The Regulations also grant powers to various authorities and define penalties. “Critical services” means services listed as critical services in Annexure B. The President may by way of amendment to these regulations amend Annexure B, by adding a service as a critical service or by removing a service listed as a critical service. Among these services are agriculture, forestry and fishing (as defined) and potable water services and waste water management services.

Full text
English
Website
www.opm.gov.na; laws.africa

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Directive relating to Regional Councils and Local Authority Councils (G.N. No. 104 of 2020).

Legislation | Namibia | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Public health, Water supply, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX