Immigration

e-Visa System Launched to Ease Travel

A streamlined e-Visa system has been introduced by the Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Ministry to simplify visa applications. The online service lets travelers apply in advance, reducing congestion at entry points. Delphin Ilunga, who serves on the Tour and Safari Association Board and as vice-chairperson of the Federation of the Tourism Association, praised the move.

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World

Trump makes English official language of US

Donald Trump has made English the official language of the United States. The US President signed an executive order over the weekend rescinding a decades-old policy that required government bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. Benji Hyer reports.

3 March, 2025 68

Africa

Namibia to Ratify SADC Prisoner Transfer Agreement

The Namibian government is set to ratify the SADC Protocol on Inter-State Transfer of Sentenced Offenders, allowing Namibians convicted abroad to serve their sentences in Namibia. The proposal, introduced by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, aims to strengthen regional cooperation on criminal justice. If passed, the agreement will facilitate prisoner exchanges between Namibia and other SADC member states, ensuring humanitarian considerations and access to […]

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South Africa

Surge in White South Africans Seeking U.S. Relocation – Chamber of Commerce

South African Chamber of Commerce in the US says it has received over 20-thousand inquiries from white South Africans who wish to relocate to America. The chamber’s president, Neil Diamond, told the SABC that there will be a potential mass exodus of skilled agricultural professionals from the country:

10 February, 2025 73

Africa

US to deport Nigerians in Illegal Immigrants Crackdown

Over 3,500 Nigerians are among illegal immigrants identified for deportation from the US. This is part of a crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigrants which the US has blamed for driving up crime rates in the country. Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

30 January, 2025 41

World

Trump considers inauguration day immigration raid

The incoming Trump administration is considering conducting a raid of undocumented immigrants in its first few days, according to US media reports. It would target workers allegedly living in the United States illegally, possible at a workplace in the Washington DC area. Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports:

10 January, 2025 29

Oshiwambo

Oshiwana shova San, shidulife 1000 shapewa omikanda doukwashiwana

Ouminsity woikwameni nomatembu owati owe shipondola oku yandja omikanda doukwashiwana kovanhu vomuhoko wova SAN, vefike 1000 moshikandjo hoololo sha Guinas moshitopolwa sha Shikoto. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kouministy woikwameni owati , oshikonga shoku yandja omikanda doukwashiwana kovakalimo oshoyo okuvashangifa vakale havamono okashona kavo okudja kepangelo, oshali sha unganekwa pakwafelo louminsity woufike pamwe paukashike koo okanhu ekondjifo loluhepo nonghalo nawa yoshiwana. Omukanda taupopi kutya, oshikonga osha hovelele mo 22 Octomber […]

20 November, 2024 14

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

24 October, 2024 107

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Namibia

Deputy Minister Witbooi Calls for Policy Frameworks on Migration Challenges

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, emphasized the need for countries to develop policy frameworks to address the challenges posed by increased migration. Speaking at a two-day workshop on counter-terrorism and migration in Windhoek, she noted the complexities of managing migration, particularly in southern Africa, where modern-day borders pose additional challenges.

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