Promulgation of Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998

This is an Act to give equal opportunity in employment in tandem with the specification of Article 10 and Article 23 of the Namibian Constitution; to provide for the establishment of the Employment Equity Commission; to redress through appropriate affirmative action plans the conditions of disadvantage in employment experienced by persons in designated groups arising from past discriminatory laws and practices; to institute procedures to contribute towards the elimination of discrimination in employment; and other connected matters.