The Commission after consultation with the Minister has appointed the Biosafety Council in accordance with section 19 of the Research, Science and Technology Act, 2004 (Act 23 of 2004) read together with section 5 (2) and section 6 of the Biosafety Act, 2006 (Act 7 of 2006). Council members will serve for a period of three (3) years as stipulated in section 9 (1) of the Biosafety Act, 2006. The appointment term begins on 01 July 2021, and it will end on 30 June 2024.
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Prof Martha Kandawa-Schulz (Chairperson)
Molecular Biology
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Ms. Victoria Weyulu (Deputy Chairperson)
Law
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Salomon Tsanigab
Public health issues, including food hygiene and food safety
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Mr. Moses Moses
Environmental Issues including Environmental Assessment
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Ms. Priska Naimhwaka
Trade and economy
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Dr. Natascha Cheikhyoussef
Research, science and technology
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Dr. Milton Maseke
Animal health and welfare or other related agricultural issues