List of contributors Bangamwabo, Francois-Xavier Lecturer, Acting Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Namibia, Windhoek LLM (Ireland), LLB (Zim.), Registered Legal Practitioner Last/latest publication: Ruppel, OC & FX Bangamwabo. 2009. The SADC tribunal: A legal analysis of its mandate and role in regional integration. In Bösl, A, W Breytenbach, T Hartzenberg, C McCarthy & K Schade (Eds). Monitoring regional integration in southern Africa: Yearbook 8. Stellenbosch: trade law centre for southern Africa Tel. +264 61 206 3766 fbangamwabo@yahoo.co.uk Bösl, Anton Resident Representative for Namibia and Angola, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Windhoek PhD in Philosophy, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich; PhD in Theology, Albert Ludwig University, Freiburg Last/latest publication: Horn, N & Bösl, A (Eds). 2008. The independence of the judiciary in Namibia. Windhoek: Macmillan Education Namibia Tel. +264 61 232 156 / 225 568 info@kas-namibia.org Diescho, Joseph Brian Honorary Professor of Government and Political Studies, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth Director and Head of International Relations and Partnerships, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria BA (Law), BA (Hons), MA, DLit et Phil (Fort Hare University), MA, MPhil, PhD (Columbia University) Last/latest publication: Diescho, JB. 2008. The paradigm of an independent judiciary: Its history, implications and limitations in Africa. In Horn, N & Bösl, A (Eds). The independence of the judiciary in Namibia. Windhoek: Macmillan Education Namibia Tel. +27 12 337 6005 josephdiescho@lantic.net xiii
Gawanas, Bience Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union, Addis Ababa Advocate, Former Ombudsperson, Namibia LLB (Hons), Executive MBA Last/latest publication: Gawanas, B. 2008. African Union and healthcare challenges in Africa: Strategies and initiatives on healthcare delivery. In Akukwe, Chinua (Ed.). Healthcare services in Africa: Overcoming challenges and improving outcomes. London: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Tel. +251 11 551 7700 Hansungule, Michelo Hansungule, Michelo Professor of Law, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria Consultant, African Peer Review Mechanism Academic Coordinator, LLM (Multidisciplinary) Human Rights, University of Pretoria PhD in Law, University of Graz, Austria Latest publication: Hansungule, M. [Forthcoming]. Malawi in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM): Prospects and opportunities. Malawi Law Journal, 2(2), June 2008 Tel. +27 12 420 4532 Fax +27 12 362 5125 hansungule@postino.up.ac.za Hinz, Manfred Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Namibia Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Bremen, Germany UNESCO Chair for Human Rights and Democracy, Human Rights and Documentation Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Namibia PhD in Law, University of Mainz Habilitation completed with appointment as Professor, University of Bremen Last/latest publication: Hinz, MO & OC Ruppel (Eds). 2008. Biodiversity and the ancestors. Challenges to customary and environmental law. Case studies from Namibia. Windhoek: Namibia Scientific Society +264 61 206 3840 okavango@mweb.com.na xiv
Horn, Nico Dean and Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Namibia, Windhoek MA (cum laude), Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; LLM, University of South Africa; PhD, University of the Western Cape Last/latest publication: Horn, N & Bösl, A (Eds). 2008. The independence of the judiciary in Namibia. Windhoek: Macmillan Education Namibia Tel. +264 61 206 3622 nhorn@unam.na Keetharuth, Sheila Executive Director, Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa, Banjul LLM, University of Leicester, Barrister at Law Keetharuth, SB. [Forthcoming, May 2009]. Les peuples autochtones de la République du Congo discrimination et esclavage? Londres: Anti- Slavery International Tel. +220 441 0413/4 Fax +220 441 0201 sbkeetharuth@ihrda.org sbkeetharuth@africaninstitute.org Nderitu, Wilfred Chair, Governing Council, Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists Advocate, High Court of Kenya Former Lead Defence Counsel, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Currently Amicus Curiae, ICTR LLB (Hons); Postgraduate Diploma in Law Latest publication: Nderitu, W. 2007. African Regional Courts and their role in the promotion and protection of human rights: The case of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Judiciary Watch Series. Nairobi: International Commission of Jurists - Kenyan Section. Tel. +254 20 273 4111/4222/4888 Fax +254 20 273 3777 wnderitu@nderitulaw.com xv
Ntsebeza, SC, Dumisa Buhle Advocate, High Court of South Africa Former Commissioner in the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission Member of the Johannesburg Bar Chairman, Barloworld Limited, Johannesburg BA, BProc (SA), LLB, Walter Sisulu University; LLM (International Law), University of Cape Town Last/latest publication: Ntsebeza, DB & Terry Bell. 2001. Unfinished business: South Africa, apartheid and truth. Cape Town: Redworks Tel. +27 11 282 3768 / +27 11 445 1054 (PA) Fax +27 11 444 8209 dumisan@barloworld.com Nwauche, Enyinna S Associate Professor of Law, Department of Business Law, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt Rivers State Director, Centre for African Legal Studies LLM, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Last/latest publication: Nwauche, ES. 2009. The public interest in Namibian copyright law. Namibian Law Journal, 1:57 80 Fax: +234 84 230 238 esnwauche@afrilegstudies.com Peter, Chris Maina Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Dar es Salaam Member, United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination LLB (Hons); LLM (Dar); Dr Jur (Konstanz, Germany) Last/latest publication: Peter, CM. 2008. The protectors: Human Rights Commissions and accountability in East Africa. Kampala: Kituo Cha Katiba & Fountain Publishers Tel. +255 22 241 0196 Fax +255 22 241 0078 / +255 22 241 0441 peter@udsm.ac.tz xvi
Ruppel, Oliver Christian Director, Human Rights and Documentation Centre (HRDC), University of Namibia, Windhoek Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Namibia WTO Regional Resource Person for Southern Africa Member, Committee on Promotion of Administrative Law and Justice in Namibia Habilitation Candidate (Public Law), University of Bremen; Doctorate (Comparative Law), Comenius University, Pressburg; LLM (Public Law), University of Stellenbosch; MM (Mediation), University of Hagen; PG Dip Phil, Munich School of Philosophy SJ Last/latest publication: Ruppel, OC (Ed). 2008. Women and custom in Namibia. Cultural practice versus gender equality?. Windhoek: Macmillan Education Namibia Tel. +264 61 206 3664 Fax +264 61 206 3293 ocruppel@unam.na Villa-Vicencio, Charles Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Cape Town (Former National Research Director, South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission) PhD in Theology Last/latest publication: Villa-Vicencio, C. [Forthcoming, September 2009]. Walk with us and listen: Political reconciliation in Africa. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press Tel. +27 82 897 7964 charles@ijr.org.za xvii