Also known as: the ministry · Ministry of Environment and Tourism · environment ministry · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform · agriculture ministry · the home affairs ministry · Ministry of Home Affairs · ministry · Ministry of Home Affairs, Safety and Security · Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security · home affairs ministry · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Land Reform · Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform · MAFWLR · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) · Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport and Culture · Ministry of Fisheries · MHAISS · Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services · Gender Equality and Child Welfare ministry
Government ministry responsible for immigration, safety, and security matters in Namibia, addressing issues from work permits to statelessness.
Livestock auctions in northern communal areas generate income for farmers but poor animal condition and limited market knowledge reduce earnings, according to agriculture officials. A recent auction in Oshikoto region sold 133 of 139 cattle and 42 goats for N$1.3 million, with officials calling for training on the relationship between livestock quality and prices.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Livestock auctions in northern communal areas generate income for farmers but poor animal condition and limited market knowledge reduce earnings, according to agriculture officials. A recent auction in Oshikoto region sold 133 of 139 cattle and 42 goats for N$1.3 million, with officials calling for training on the relationship between livestock quality and prices.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
A woman was killed by an elephant in Kavango East on 28 March; the elephant was later shot and found dead but decomposed before the family could access its meat. The family is now requesting the Environment Ministry provide them meat from another elephant, as the killed elephant's carcass could not be recovered in time for the funeral.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has initiated an investigation against tourism company Ultimate Safaris and three Kunene region conservancies for alleged anti-competition conduct, after the respondents defied a December 2024 cautionary notice to cease the conduct. The case stems from a complaint by a mining claimant seeking to reopen Goantagab Mine within a joint management area that the respondents oppose, citing potential harm to black rhino tourism.
21 April 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has announced that driving between Sossusvlei's parking areas will be limited to a single operator (About Africa Co) from 1 May, restricting access for independent tour operators and self-drivers. Tour operators and industry figures warn the exclusive concession will harm competition, raise prices, create liability concerns, and damage the tourism sector despite ministry claims it will generate revenue and protect the environment.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The agriculture ministry created a price equalisation fund approved by Cabinet in 2024 to help livestock producers north of the veterinary cordon fence, but the Namibia National Farmers Union says implementation has stalled. A ministry spokesperson confirmed a misunderstanding between finance and agriculture ministries diverted initial funding, though N$50 million has been allocated in the 2026/27 budget.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has announced that self-driving tourists will no longer be permitted to access Deadvlei at Sossusvlei; instead, all visitors must use authorised shuttle services provided by About Adelt Sossusvlei Management or lodge-based tour guides, effective 1 May.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An Okahandja woman is appealing for help to bury her partner of nine years, who died in hospital in March but remains unidentified after authorities found no official records of him despite fingerprint checks. Social workers are investigating through community connections, and the woman hopes public appeal will help trace his family or origin.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →