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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, immigration, Safety and Security, Daniel Kashikola has tabled a bill that would allow Namibians at the age of 14 to legally obtain National Identity documents. The bill proposes that the minimum age for obtaining an ID should be lowered from 16 to 14 years. “At age 14, a person’s biometrics are well developed and therefore fingerprints may be taken at this age. This is also done with the foresight that other biometrics such as iris and facial recognition, which are possible at a younger age, will be integrated into our identity management…

Martin Endjala Namibia officially recorded its first digital nomads, five months after the official launch of the country’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) in October last year. The first two digital nomads’ visa applications were approved on 14 February 2023. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration and Security and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), with the aim of enhancing economic activity in the country. The program aims to capitalise on the growing global remote workforce by offering location-independent foreign professionals the chance to live, work, and experience Namibia for up to six months.…

Stefanus Nashama Following the continuous and more severe reports of human-wildlife conflict in the country, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said it will host a National Conference on human-wildlife conflict engagement next week. The Conference will take place in Windhoek, from 10 to 12 May, at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration (NIPAM). According to the Ministry Spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, the conference will review progress, opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the 2018 revised National Policy on human-wildlife conflict management. It will further discuss the specific prevention, protection and investigation strategies for specific species and specific areas…

Martin Endjala The issuing of telecommunication permits, better known as Type Approval Certificates, has been delayed because business owners did not apply on time or prior to the importation date of their goods, especially the orders of vendors. Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Executive Communication and Consumer Relations, Katrina Sikeni responding to questions on issuing permits and concerns about delays said that the duration to process of Type Approval certification is dependent on the type of equipment and the completeness of the application form and supporting documentation submitted. “However, in the instance that the application form is complete and…

Stefanus Nashama The fight for the removal of the veterinary cordon fence, also known as the red line, by Affirmative Repositioning Leader Job Amupanda continues in the Windhoek High Court, with the matter being postponed to 29 June 2023. Yesterday, Amupanda’s Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo told this publication shortly after he appeared in court that the case was pushed for the hearing for leave to appeal by the Meat Board of Namibia and for protective cost by Amupanda. About two years ago, Amupanda dragged government to the High Court, charging that it is hypocritical for it to stand in his way…