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Martin Endjala THE Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) has expressed concern over the number of accident related fatalities recorded in the Ohangwena region. The MVA Fund highlighted that the region is ranked third in the number of road crash-related fatalities, and pointed out that a large proportion of incomplete claims result from the region lacking the required documents or incomplete documentation. In a media statement, MVA Fund, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Hilaria Graig noted that in addition to the high number of accidents in the region, they want to address incomplete claims and the lack of required paperwork,…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, immigration, Safety and Security, Daniel Kashikola has tabled a bill that would allow Namibians at the age of 14 to legally obtain National Identity documents. The bill proposes that the minimum age for obtaining an ID should be lowered from 16 to 14 years. “At age 14, a person’s biometrics are well developed and therefore fingerprints may be taken at this age. This is also done with the foresight that other biometrics such as iris and facial recognition, which are possible at a younger age, will be integrated into our identity management…

Martin Endjala Namibia officially recorded its first digital nomads, five months after the official launch of the country’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) in October last year. The first two digital nomads’ visa applications were approved on 14 February 2023. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration and Security and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), with the aim of enhancing economic activity in the country. The program aims to capitalise on the growing global remote workforce by offering location-independent foreign professionals the chance to live, work, and experience Namibia for up to six months.…

Stefanus Nashama Following the continuous and more severe reports of human-wildlife conflict in the country, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said it will host a National Conference on human-wildlife conflict engagement next week. The Conference will take place in Windhoek, from 10 to 12 May, at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration (NIPAM). According to the Ministry Spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, the conference will review progress, opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the 2018 revised National Policy on human-wildlife conflict management. It will further discuss the specific prevention, protection and investigation strategies for specific species and specific areas…

Martin Endjala The issuing of telecommunication permits, better known as Type Approval Certificates, has been delayed because business owners did not apply on time or prior to the importation date of their goods, especially the orders of vendors. Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Executive Communication and Consumer Relations, Katrina Sikeni responding to questions on issuing permits and concerns about delays said that the duration to process of Type Approval certification is dependent on the type of equipment and the completeness of the application form and supporting documentation submitted. “However, in the instance that the application form is complete and…