Parliamentary Committee assesses viability of green scheme projects

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources visited green scheme projects in the Zambezi, Kavango East, and Kavango West regions. 

The visit aimed to assess the operational viability of the projects amid reports of non-productivity and dormancy. 

Regularisation of foreign citizenship being refined

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The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, introduced the 'Recognition of Status of Certain Residents of Namibia, their Descendants, and Foreign Spouses Bill' aimed at refining their pathways to full Namibian citizenship.

Police urged to prepare for upcoming elections

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The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, has advised the police to get ready for the upcoming elections.

Dr. Kawana was speaking at the Police Force Senior Command Conference at Ongwediva. 

MPs debate cultural and societal norms in proposed marriage bill

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MPs in the National Assembly expressed diverse views on cultural and societal norms over the Marriage Bill that was tabled by Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana.

There were more questions than suggestions, including the legal definition of marriage.

Namibia introduces bill to regulate and validate marriages

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The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, has introduced a new bill aimed at regulating the solemnization of marriages and addressing the validation and recognition of certain marriages.

Home Affairs Minister justifies N$8 million checkpoint

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The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, expressed satisfaction with the cost of the construction of the Onhuno police checkpoint, which amounted to over N$8 million.

NA protocols cause discord over appropriation bill

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Discord ensued as Members of Parliament in the National Assembly engaged in a fervent debate, questioning the existing parliamentary protocols after PDM MP Nico Smith rose to contribute to the Appropriation Bill.

Visas upon arrival required at border posts in Zambezi Region

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Visitors entering Namibia through the Katima Mulilo, Ngoma, and Impalila border posts in the Zambezi Region will now acquire visas upon arrival starting December 15, 2023.

Only Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay International Airports, as well as the Transkalahari Border Post, required visas upon arrival.

Gun amnesty period extended to 2030

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The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Minister, Dr. Albert Kawana, has announced the extension of Gun Amnesty Month to 2030.

The gun amnesty period is in September of each year, and Africa is envisioned to silence illegal guns by 2020.