insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Halts Issuance of Section 38 Certificates for Foreign Spouses The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry has suspended the issuance of Section 38 certificates of identity to foreign spouses of Namibian citizens due to non-compliance with the Immigration Control Act. According to spokesperson Margaret Kalo, the decision was made to ensure adherence to legal requirements. todayAugust 21, 2024 29
insert_link Entertainment Miss SA contestant, Adetshina withdraws amid identity theft investigation South Africa’s Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber says the case around the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina indicates the urgent need for the digital modernisation of the department's processes. An ongoing investigation by the department has found prima facie evidence of fraud and identity theft committed by Adetshina’s mother. Adetshina has withdrawn from the contest. According to the Miss South Africa organization’s website, Adetshina was born […] todayAugust 8, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Witbooi urges Hardap councillors to address voter ID issues Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, visited Mariental to discuss mass voter registration and how the lack of identification cards among residents hinders the election process. Witbooi said out of more than 94 000 identification cards printed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, an alarming 40 000 remain uncollected. “Uncollected identification cards are a big concern. I ask local councillors to work closely […] todayJuly 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Vice President Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for N$70 Million Civic Affairs Office in Nkurenkuru The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security ministry held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Civic Affairs regional office in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West. Led by Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the N$70 million project is set to begin construction by August 13, and complete in two years. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the office's role in improving service efficiency, including birth and death registrations, identity cards, passports, and immigration matters, while […] todayJuly 19, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Mass Registration Effort Nears Completion with Over 90,000 Served The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry is concluding its annual mass registration outreach this month, having assisted more than 90,000 individuals with essential national documents. The initiative, covering all 121 constituencies from February 5 to July 31, aims to provide birth certificates, identity documents, and duplicates, alongside processing citizenship applications. Deputy Minister, Lucia Witbooi emphasized collaboration with constituency councillors to ensure effective outreach coordination and community awareness of […] todayJuly 18, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry registers 50,000 in mass registration campaign The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has successfully achieved the target of registering 50,000 people for birth certificates and identity documents through the ongoing mass registration campaign. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo. todayJune 25, 2024 48
insert_link Namibia Border Post’s 24-Hour Operation Aims to Spark Economic Recovery, Says Albert Kawana The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security minister, Albert Kawana, highlighted the significance of the newly inaugurated 24-hour operation at the Oshikango-Santa Clara border post for economic recovery. He emphasized diverse strategies in response to COVID-19's economic impact and anticipated benefits such as enhanced trade relations, reduced business costs, and improved logistics along the Trans-Cunene Corridor. Kawana promoted seamless cross-border commerce, noting advantages such as eliminating overnight stays for truckers […] todayJune 17, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Angola and Namibia Join Forces to Repatriate Nationals from Youth Service Center The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security deputy minister stated that the governments of Angola and Namibia are working together to facilitate the repatriation of Angolan nationals currently at the National Youth Service Centre in Ondangwa, back to Angola.Maria Namupala- our northern correspondent- interviewed the official. todayMay 28, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry Tackles Challenges, Focuses on Service Innovation Dr. Albert Kawana, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, acknowledges the numerous challenges his ministry faces due to its size. Nevertheless, he emphasizes their commitment to enhancing and innovating service delivery within the ministry. todayMay 14, 2024 116