Marriage Act passed the constitutional test: Hangari

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2025-01-22

WINDHOEK, 28 July 2016 - Political Scientist Alfredo Hangari gestures during the Foreign Policy Review conference. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 JAN (NAMPA) - President Nangolo Mbumba signed the Marriage Act into law after thoroughly reviewing the legislation and confirming its compliance with constitutional requirements.
This is according to presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari, who explained to Nampa why President Mbumba approved the legislation, which has divided public opinion.
Late last year, the Head of State signed the Marriage Act, 2024 (Act No. 14 of 2024) in...

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