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 11
Namibia Namibia to open more border crossings with Angola to boost trade https://youtu.be/MXP-WVYXoCg By Valeria Handobe Namibia is set to strengthen its economic and social ties with Angola by opening five additional border crossings. This comes after the opening of a 24-hour border operation at the Oshikango-Santa Clara border post on Friday. This was announced by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana while speaking at the opening of the border, which was attended […] todayJune 19, 2024 14
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 11
insert_link World French bosses fear far right’s vague economic plans By Katia Dolmadjian French business leaders have been pitched into fresh uncertainty by snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron that risk strengthening the far right. Federations are treading lightly with their public comments, aware that they could be sitting across the table from National Rally (RN) ministers if the party scores a major breakthrough in the June 30 and July 7 ballots. […] todayJune 11, 2024 4
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 16
insert_link Namibia Government to relocate displaced Angolan vendors The government will support displaced minor street vendors from Angola by relocating them from Windhoek to the Ondangwa National Youth Service Centre, where they will receive temporary housing and support. The vendors, previously unseen in February, are reappearing at traffic lights and malls. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security spokesperson Margaret Kalo. todayMay 22, 2024 25
insert_link World Five people die attempting to cross the English Channel United Kingdom Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill will finally become law after a parliamentary showdown ended late in the night. According to the BBC, plans to send some asylum seekers to Africa have met with fierce criticism, but the bill passed on Monday when the Lords dropped their opposition. Sunak said in a statement "Nothing will stand in our way" now of getting flights off the ground". Meanwhile, French authorities say […] todayApril 23, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Helen Suzman Foundation Expresses Disappointment Over Finalization of Immigration White Paper by South Africa’s Cabinet The Helen Suzman Foundation in South Africa has expressed dismay regarding the country's cabinet's decision to formally adopt the white paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection as final. The migration policy white paper was published in the gazette earlier this week. Naseema Fakir, the foundation's acting executive director, contends that the white paper offers a perplexing solution without adequately addressing the challenges posed by migration to South Africa. todayApril 19, 2024 12
insert_link World German police target China-linked human smuggling gang Dawn raids have taken place across Germany, with police saying they busted a people smuggling ring. From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. todayApril 17, 2024 19
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
