Renthia Kaimbi
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has dismissed social media claims that it plans to recruit foreign truck drivers.
On Friday, the ministry’s executive director, Nghidinua Daniel, in a notice rejected a WhatsApp voice message claiming the ministry intended to hire 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe and invite applications from Namibians.
“The ministry categorically states that these allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and without any official basis,” said Daniel.
“At no point now or in the future does the ministry intend to recruit foreign nationals as truck drivers.”
Daniel said the message is misleading and could create confusion and concern among job seekers.
Daniel said the spread of what he called “false and malicious content” undermines trust in official communication.
He said Namibians remain the priority for jobs under the Immigration Control Act of 1993 and related labour laws.
He said employers who want to hire foreign nationals must first show that no qualified Namibian is available.
The ministry said work permits for non-Namibians are mainly for specialised skills not easily found locally.
He said applications for foreign workers in non-specialised roles, such as truck driving, are unlikely to be approved.
The ministry urged the public to check information before sharing it online and to rely on official communication channels.
“The ministry remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the dissemination of factual information in the public interest.”
