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Attorney General of Namibia

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Attorney General of Namibia
since 21 March 2020
Ministry of Justice
StyleThe Honorable
Member ofCabinet
Reports toThe President
SeatWindhoek, Namibia
AppointerThe President
Term lengthNo fixed term
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Namibia
Formation1990; 34 years ago (1990)
First holderHartmut Ruppel [de]
DeputyDeputy Attorney General

The Attorney General of Namibia is the chief legal adviser to the President and Government of Namibia. They are responsible for upholding and promoting the Namibian constitution. Unlike many other attorneys general, the Namibian Attorney General holds no prosecutorial power, which is instead the responsibility of the Prosecutor General of Namibia.

History

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List of attorneys general

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Attorneys general of South West Africa

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Attorneys general of Namibia

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  SWAPO
No. Image Name Took office Left office President
1 Hartmut Ruppel [de] 1990 1995 Sam Nujoma
2 Vekuii Rukoro 1995 March 2000
3 Ngarikutuke Tjiriange March 2000 26 January 2001
4 Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana 26 January 2001 2008
Hifikepunye Pohamba
5 Albert Kawana 2008 21 March 2015
6 Sacky Shanghala 21 March 2015 8 February 2018 Hage Geingob
7 Albert Kawana 8 February 2018 21 March 2020 Hage Geingob
8 Festus Mbandeka 21 March 2020 incumbent Hage Geingob

See also

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References

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  1. ^ le Roux, Annette (April 1993). "UNITED PARTY ARCHIVES: J P NIEHAUS PAPERS" (PDF).