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Nghidinua Daniel

Also known as: Mr Daniel · executive director Nghidinua Daniel

2025-10-032026-06-08
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  1. January 2026

  2. Informanté

    Nghidinua Daniel urged affected individuals to voluntarily report to immigration office or border post

    Source

    “The Executive Director of the Ministry, Nghidinua Daniel, urged affected individuals to voluntarily report to an immigration office or border post before the end of the amnesty period.”

    Amnesty period for illegal immigrants extended to February 2026

  3. Informanté

    Nghidinua Daniel stressed all costs of travel under amnesty programme must be borne by individuals

    Source

    “The Executive Director stressed that all costs related to the travel of individuals under this amnesty programme must be borne by the individuals themselves, and not the Namibian government.”

    Amnesty period for illegal immigrants extended to February 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Ministry executive director Nghidinua Daniel said all concerned individuals are strongly encouraged to report themselves to the nearest immigration office or border post

    Source

    “"All concerned individuals are strongly encouraged to make use of the extended amnesty period to report themselves to the nearest immigration office or border post," ministry executive director Nghidinua Daniel said.”

    Amnesty for foreign nationals without visas extended

  5. The Namibian

    Daniel said no further extensions will be granted and failure to comply will result in law enforcement action

    Source

    “"No further extensions will be granted, and failure to comply within the current amnesty period will result in law enforcement action," Daniel said.”

    Amnesty for foreign nationals without visas extended
Politics

Ministry warns against unofficial e-visa platforms and agents

The News

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned travellers against using private e-visa application platforms and agents, stating it has not appointed or authorised any external party to receive e-visa applications or fees. The Ministry has received complaints from international travellers who were directed to or mistakenly accessed private platforms, resulting in payments for visas that were never received.

Why it matters

Warning against fraudulent e-visa platforms protects Namibian travelers from financial and documentation scams by criminals exploiting the visa system.

14 hours ago · Informanté →

Yesterday

  1. Ministry warns against unofficial e-visa platforms and agents

    The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned travellers against using private e-visa application platforms and agents, stating it has not appointed or authorised any external party to receive e-visa applications or fees. The Ministry has received complaints from international travellers who were directed to or mistakenly accessed private platforms, resulting in payments for visas that were never received.

    14 hours ago · Informanté →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ministry: Angolan street children ineligible for refugee status

    The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.

    19 May 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ministry warns public of document fraud scammers posing as staff

    The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has warned the public about scammers impersonating ministry staff to sell fake national documents and permits. Victims—mostly foreign nationals—face criminal liability, prosecution, and financial loss, while the Ministry does not operate through intermediaries or facilitators.

    12 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Ministry warns of fake officials scamming public for documents

    The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned the public against scammers posing as ministry officials to demand money for national documents, permits and residency papers, sometimes issuing fake documents. Most victims are foreign nationals who, unable to qualify through official channels, pay large sums to fraudsters; the ministry has identified suspects using the names "Martin Tangeni" or "Martin Tangeni Ndeitwa" and stressed it does not use intermediaries or authorise officials to solicit money.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Ministry warns refugees to complete verification or lose support

    The Ministry of Home Affairs is urging all asylum seekers and refugees in Namibia to participate in a verification exercise to confirm their status and maintain eligibility for support services. Failure to participate will result in deactivation from the system and loss of access to services provided by the Ministry and UNHCR.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. 161-page dossier alleges fraud, corruption by police chief Shikongo

    A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ministry defends work visa rules for foreign pilots

    The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has defended its work visa regime for foreign pilots, saying visas are only granted when applicants are qualified and no Namibians are available. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has reported a shortage of 74 commercial pilots and flight instructors, with only 202 Namibian commercial pilot licence holders.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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 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 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 →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Namibia's visa-on-arrival scheme generates N$413 million

    Namibia's visa-on-arrival system, launched on 3 March 2025, generated N$413 million in revenue and issued 289,510 visas by 31 January. The government is advancing digital transformation in immigration services, including planned electronic and digital ID launches in the 2026/27 financial year, while implementing further visa reforms by 1 April.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Amnesty for illegal immigrants extended to February 2026

    Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs has extended an amnesty period for foreign nationals who have overstayed visas or are in the country illegally until 27 February 2026, allowing them to voluntarily depart without prosecution. Those benefiting from the amnesty must cover their own travel costs and secure necessary documents through their home country's diplomatic mission.

    28 January 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 19 January

  1. Amnesty for overstayed foreign nationals extended to January 20

    The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended an amnesty period for foreign nationals who have overstayed visas or are residing in Namibia without proper documentation, allowing them to report to immigration offices and leave the country within five days without facing penalties. The extended deadline is 20 January, with no further extensions promised, after which law enforcement action will be taken against non-compliant individuals.

    19 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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