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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Nghidinua Daniel

Also known as: Daniel · Daniel Ndakolote · Fred Daniel · Jesaya Daniel

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Home Affairs denies false claims about recruiting Zimbabwe truck drivers

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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 →

Monday 20 April

  1. Home Affairs denies false claims about recruiting Zimbabwe truck drivers

    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 →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Home Affairs Ministry denies claims of recruiting foreign truck drivers

    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 →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Mother struggles to afford care for TB meningitis survivor

    An Okahandja mother has spent the past 10 years caring for her son, who contracted TB meningitis at six months old and spent nearly two years at Katutura State Hospital, including one year in the ICU. Despite his progress in speech and development, Daniel continues to face severe health challenges and requires expensive specialized milk, nappies, and regular hospital treatment, which the family cannot fully afford on social grants alone.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. South African government delays R700,000 damages payment to conservationist

    Conservationist Fred Daniel won a R306-million damages award against South Africa's government in September 2025 for state-sponsored persecution, but the office of the state attorney delayed paying his R700,000 in taxed costs for six months until asset seizure was threatened. The government has announced an appeal against the judgment despite the defendant agency stating it cannot afford the legal fees.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Nearly 400 foreign nationals leave Namibia under amnesty

    At least 379 foreign nationals have voluntarily departed Namibia under a government immigration amnesty programme extended to 27 February 2026, with the majority from Zimbabwe, Angola, China and other African countries. Immigration authorities say normal enforcement operations have resumed and will intensify inspections to identify individuals residing or working illegally.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Nearly 400 foreigners depart Namibia under immigration amnesty

    Namibia's immigration amnesty programme, extended to 27 February, has facilitated the voluntary departure of at least 379 foreign nationals, with Zimbabweans accounting for 55% of those who left. The government extended the amnesty—originally set to end 16 January—to allow individuals who had overstayed permits or breached immigration laws to depart without arrest or prosecution, and has now resumed normal enforcement operations.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Convicted murderer Kauejao loses Supreme Court appeal bid

    Iuze Mukube Stockley Kauejao, sentenced for the murder of stock investigator Hiambepo 'Major' Kazeurua, was unsuccessful in appealing his conviction after the Windhoek High Court dismissed his application for leave to appeal. Acting Judge Alfred Siboleka ruled that the evidence overwhelmingly proved the appellant's involvement and that the charges were proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 February

  1. Namibia deports 1,000+ Angolans despite repeated influx surge

    Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs has repatriated over 1,000 Angolan nationals illegally in the country for more than 12 months, plus 33 Congolese and 347 other foreign nationals through an amnesty programme. Despite these deportations, Angolan migrants continue crossing into Namibia seeking economic opportunity and relief from severe drought and food insecurity in Angola's southern regions.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 February

  1. Immigration ministry denies foreign control of visa portal system

    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 →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Minister demands better service delivery at Home Affairs

    Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu told staff that providing good public service is non-negotiable, stating that mediocre delivery undermines state trust. She emphasized the need to improve civil registration processes, expand access to birth certificates and identity documents, and align all ministry work with national development priorities.

    10 February 2026 · New Era →

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