LEGAL ADVISE - MOJ
DIRECTORATE: LEGAL ADVICE
Head Of Directorate: Chris Nghaamwa
Chris Nghaamwa is a prominent legal expert and the Chief Legal Adviser under the Office of the Attorney General in Namibia. Nghaamwa holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from the University of Namibia, and a master’s degree in International Law (LLM) from the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
With over two decades of legal experience, Nghaamwa's extensive knowledge of constitutional law, administrative law and public international law has been integral in shaping Namibia’s legal and constitutional landscape. As Chief Legal Adviser, he works closely with various government agencies and officials, providing expert legal advice on a wide range of legal issues.
Nghaamwa is also a passionate educator and has served as a visiting lecturer at various universities in Namibia, including the University of Namibia, the Namibia University of Science and Technology, and the University of South Africa. He is a member of the Law Society of Namibia and has authored several publications and papers on various legal topics.
Overall, Chris Nghaamwa is a recognized authority in the legal field, and his expertise has been invaluable to the Namibian government and the country’s legal system.
2. Mandate of the Directorate
The directorate’s mandate is to support the Attorney-General in various ways, such as offering legal advice and opinions to the President and different offices, ministries, and agencies. The directorate also act as representatives of the government in national and international forums and verify Bills and Proclamations for constitutional compliance and potential conflicts with other existing laws.
Furthermore, the directorate also participate in commissions of inquiry and disciplinary hearings in various offices and ministries and serve on national and international technical committees.
3. List of Divisions + their mandates
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4. Contact details (Tell+ email): Secretary to the HoD
Chief: Legal Advice
11 Floor, Sanlam Building
Independence Avenue
Windhoek
Tel: +264612812243
Fax: +26461253845
Email: info.legaladvice@ag.gov.na