Maria Kambinda — 77-year-old Kavango West resident undocumented since 1997, whose family lacks access to employment and services.
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The Namibian
Maria Kambinda has lived at Ncamagoro village without identification for nearly three decades
“For nearly three decades, Maria Kambinda (77) has lived at Ncamagoro village in the Kavango West region without identification.”
Long wait for documents leaves family in limboWindhoek Old Boys won the Indoor Hockey Men's Premier League title after a 7-3 victory against School of Excellence on Saturday night, completing a competitive season in which multiple teams could have won the league.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek Old Boys won the Indoor Hockey Men's Premier League title after a 7-3 victory against School of Excellence on Saturday night, completing a competitive season in which multiple teams could have won the league.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Maria Kambinda, 77, has lived undocumented in Kavango West since 1997, leaving her four children and 16 grandchildren unable to access employment, further education, or social services. The Ministry of Home Affairs is developing legislation to address statelessness, but until those laws are enacted, the family survives on seasonal labour while awaiting resolution.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →