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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 […]

today19 June, 2024

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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 […]

today17 June, 2024

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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. […]

today11 June, 2024

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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.

today22 May, 2024

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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 […]

today23 April, 2024

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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.  

today19 April, 2024