Lucia Iipumbu

One-Off Amnesty Announced for Undocumented Foreign Nationals

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a once-off amnesty for foreign nationals living in the country illegally or who have overstayed their visas. Announced by Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu, as per PRO Margaret Kalo, the amnesty runs from 15 December 2025 to 16 January 2026 and allows affected individuals to leave voluntarily without arrest or prosecution, provided they report to immigration offices or border posts with valid or […]

18 December, 2025

Oshiwambo

Oshituthi shoku dhimbulukwa iihakanwa yoshiponga sha holoka pooha na Malinda otashi ningwa ongula kOmalinda

Oshituthi dhimbuluko otashi ka ningilwa kokapale komaudhano ka Malinda ongula,okusimaneka aantu 16 mboka ya hulithile moshiponga shiiyenditho pooha naMalinda olyomakaya. Ominista yiikwameni yoshilongo,omatembu,egameno,nepopilo lyoshigwana Lucia Iipumbu momushangwa gohela okwati oshituthi dhimbuluko otashi tameke potundi onti 11h00. O Nampa oya lopota kutya oshiponga osha faalele oomwenyo dhaantu 16,mwa kwatelwa aanambelewa yegameno yali miilonga yeli14 oowili dhongula yolyomakaya,nosha kwatelamo ohauto yoshikondo shoodholongo nomanzulonkalo, nosheenditho shopolisi yoshilongo. Aanambelewa yoodholongo okwali yuuka kendiki lyodholongo […]

2 September, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Governor Iipinge Hails ‘Operation Lucia’ as Crime-Fighting Effort Gains Ground in Oshana

Oshana Regional Governor Hofni Iipinge has welcomed the launch of Operation Lucia, a community-focused anti-crime campaign initiated by the region’s security cluster under Police Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, and officially inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Hon. Lucia Iipumbu. The operation kicked off recently with a parade and official opening ceremony held at the Oshana Police Headquarters in Oshakati. From there, the security team proceeded through […]

4 August, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia retains AGOA eligibility

The United States has confirmed that Namibia will retain its eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits in 2025, alongside 31 other African nations. The announcement follows an annual review process by the US Trade Representative (USTR), including a July public hearing to assess compliance with AGOA’s criteria. AGOA is a trade agreement that promotes economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa by providing eligible countries with […]

7 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Hardap Governor Hails Entrepreneurs as Economic Backbone

Hardap governor Salomon April has praised entrepreneurs for their vital role in driving Namibia’s economy. Speaking at a handover ceremony in Mariental on Tuesday, April highlighted the distribution of equipment to over 50 beneficiaries from the Hardap and //Kharas regions under the Ministry of Trade and Industrialisation’s Equipment Aid Scheme for MSMEs. Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, encouraged entrepreneurs who have not yet participated to apply in the […]

20 December, 2024

Business / Economics

Trade Minister launches national trade policy

The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has launched the National Trade Policy. This Policy will guide the country's trade relations with the rest of the world and was formulated within the scope of Vision 2030. The Ministry's spokesperson, Elijah Mukubonda.

14 October, 2024

Namibia

Namibia and USADF to Launch Market Access Support Program Following MOU

The Industrialization and Trade ministy as well as the United States Africa Development Foundation signed a Memorandum Of Understanding two years ago at the U.S-Africa Leadership Summit in Washington DC. This week, Minister ,Lucia Iipumbu and the USADF's Travis Adkins are set to launch and sign the Market Access Support Program in the capital. The ministry's Elijah Mukobonda.

28 August, 2024

Namibia

Trade Minister Urges Certification for HVAC Practitioners by 2025

Trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu has mandated that all heat, ventilation, and cooling sector practitioners in Namibia must be certified by 2025. Speaking during World Refrigeration Day, she stressed that certification will be necessary for handling refrigerants and for participating in tenders. This move aims to enhance safety and protect practitioners. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari supported this, highlighting the sector's importance and the need to address climate change and environmental sustainability.

27 June, 2024

Namibia

Industrialisation and Trade minister Leads Delegation to US-Africa Business Summit

Lucia Iipumbu, the Industrialisation and Trade minister, spearheaded a delegation to the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, emphasizing Namibia's investment allure. At the summit, Nangula Uaandja, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, outlined the country's value proposition, spotlighting opportunities in renewable energy and emerging sectors post recent oil discoveries. The ministry's spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda.

13 May, 2024