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Informanté
… She said that the changes were made possible through an amendment to Regulation 17 of the Immigration Control Act of 1993. …
Minister Iipumbu launches new 5-year employment permit for investorsThe Namibian
… The ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo said Section 27 of the Immigration Control Act of 1993 requires foreign nationals intending to work, conduct business or practice a profession in Namibia to obtain the appropriate visa authorisation. …
Foreign artists need permits before performing in NamibiaThe Namibian
… The public consultation forms part of the government’s review of the Immigration Control Act of 1993, which regulates the entry, residence and departure of foreign nationals in Namibia. …
Namibia reviews 30-year-old immigration lawInformanté
… ve but appears intentionally designed to undermine public confidence and disrupt the integrity of official communication.” He said that the Ministry condemns the creation and spreading of “false and malicious content” and reaffirmed that, under the Immigration Control Act of 1993 …
Home Affairs is not recruiting foreign truck drivers, says DanielThe Namibian
… He reiterated that under the Immigration Control Act of 1993 and relevant labour regulations, employment opportunities prioritise Namibian citizens. …
Home affairs ministry rejects claims of recruiting foreign truck driversNew Era
… Applications for visas are considered and decided on by a committee duly appointed in terms of the Immigration Control Act of 1993. …
Ministry rubbishes foreign-controlled visa claims … country pockets N$413mThe Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says international musicians and performers must obtain employment authorisation before entering Namibia to work, even for single events or a few days, under Section 27 of the Immigration Control Act of 1993. The clarification follows cases including South African artist Kamo Mphela, who was unable to perform at the MTC Kasi Vibe festival in Windhoek because of visa issues.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs is reviewing immigration legislation enacted in 1993 to address modern migration complexities, introduce pre-arrival information submission systems, and create provisions for investors, business visitors and specialised workers to support economic growth and border security.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed allegations that it plans to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe as "entirely false, unfounded, and without any official basis," stating it has no intention to recruit foreign nationals for such positions. The Executive Director warned the public against spreading unverified information and reiterated that Namibian citizens receive priority for employment under the Immigration Control Act.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has rejected claims circulating on social media that it intends to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe, calling the allegations false and describing the WhatsApp voice note promoting the recruitment as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. The ministry reiterated that under Namibian law, employment opportunities prioritise Namibian citizens.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's immigration ministry dismissed claims that the visa-on-arrival portal is privately operated by an Indian national, stating the system is government property controlled by an in-house team. The ministry confirmed the portal generated over N$413 million in revenue from visas issued between March 2025 and January 2026.
13 February 2026 · New Era →