Margaret Kalo – Windhoek Observer

15 Jan

Relocation and long-distance challenges leave more than 39,000 IDs uncollected

ObserverUncategorisedMargaret Kalo, Relocation and long-distance challenges leave more than 39

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has identified relocation and long distances as significant hurdles preventing citizens from collecting their National Identity Cards (IDs). The ministry recently announced that a staggering 39,168 ID cards remain uncollected nationwide. Margaret Kalo, the Ministry’s spokesperson, addressed the issue by revealing that during the current financial year, the ministry successfully printed a total of 116,354 ID cards. Out of this number, 77,186 have been handed over to their rightful owners, leaving a concerning 39,168 IDs still awaiting collection. Kalo highlighted the ministry’s plea to citizens to visit their nearest…

Home Affairs did not ban names with click-sound characters

ObserverNational NewsHome Affairs did not ban names with click-sound characters, Margaret Kalo

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has distanced itself from recent media reports that it has banned the use of special characters such as !Gawaxab or //Karas when indicating click sounds in some names as part of its services. This is despite the assertion that click-sound symbols could potentially lead to confusion and inconsistencies in official documentation as was reported by some media houses. According to the Ministry’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Margaret Kalo the government through the Ministry has no policy to discriminate against any section of the community as reported. Kalo noted that…

Amushelelo’s arrest triggers
investigation into restaurant owner

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo’s arrest triggers investigation into restaurant owner, Margaret Kalo

Martin Endjala Hours after the arrest of Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) activist Michael Amushelelo, Immigration officials arrested Germany national Petra Illing, one of the owners of the restaurant, Craft Bistro, for allegedly working with an expired visa and operating a business illegally. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration and Safety and Security, Margaret Kalo said they are investigating the Germany National. Amushelelo was reportedly arrested after he joined workers at the restaurant, in protest for their salaries. His lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo said during the arrest by police officers, his client’s arm was injured. Amoomo told the Observer…