Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security

HON. EDWARD WAMBO DONATES WINTER ESSENTIALS TO VULNERABLE FAMILY IN ARANOS DISTRICT

Aranos – Demonstrating compassion and community solidarity, the Honourable Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Hon. Edward Wambo, today donated essential winter items to a family in the Aranos District to help them cope with the cold winter season.

The donation included winter blankets, school shoes, school jackets, and food hampers aimed at providing warmth, comfort, and much-needed relief to the family.

Expressing their gratitude, the family said the support would go a long way in addressing their immediate needs during the colder months and easing some of the challenges they face.

Hon. Wambo's gesture underscores the importance of supporting vulnerable members of society and fostering a culture of care, kindness, and unity within communities. Such acts of generosity serve as a reminder that collective efforts can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

fans

WAMBO URGES STAFF TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY | nbc Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, has reminded staff members about the central role they play in service delivery to the masses. Wambo was on a familiarisation visit to the Omaheke Region.

OMAHEKE ENGAGEMENT CONCLUDED: On 12 June 2026, the Ministry’s Deputy Minister, Hon. Edward Wambo, concluded his official visit to the Omaheke Region with an engagement session with Ministry staff in Gobabis.

The Deputy Minister's four day visit to Omaheke Region included community and stakeholder engagements, as well as inspections of various facilities under the Ministry, including border posts, Home Affairs office, and police facilities.

The engagements formed part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to strengthening service delivery, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and addressing issues affecting communities across the region.




Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

E-SERVICES UPDATE 📢: Please note that email notifications on the e-services platform are currently delayed. However, you can still apply for visas, passports, and permits online as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

!


Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

STAFF PROMOTIONS: Congratulations to Ms. Petra Simasiku and Mr. Oscar Muhapi on their well-deserved promotions to the positions of Director within the Ministry.

We celebrate this milestone and look forward to their continued contribution towards strengthening service delivery and advancing the mandate of the Ministry.


!


Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

Deputy Minister Engages Epako Community on Home Affairs Service Delivery

Gobabis – The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Hon. Edward Wambo, yesterday met with residents of Epako at the Epako Community Hall in Gobabis, Omaheke Region, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement with communities and improve access to public services.

Accompanied by Ministry officials, the Deputy Minister led an interactive community meeting aimed at providing residents with direct information on the Ministry’s services and operations. The session created an open platform for dialogue, allowing community members to raise concerns, ask questions, and receive immediate responses from officials.

Discussions were largely centered on civil registration services, with residents seeking clarity on issues relating to the issuance of national identity documents, birth registrations, and other essential services provided by the Ministry.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Wambo encouraged residents to continue engaging with the Ministry and making use of available channels to access services and information. He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to improving service delivery and ensuring that all citizens, regardless of location, have access to vital public services.

The engagement underscored the Ministry’s dedication to fostering closer relationships with communities while enhancing transparency, accessibility, and responsiveness in the delivery of services across the country.

!


Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

CONSULTATIONS CONCLUDED: The countrywide consultations on the Migration Bill, which started on 20 May 2026, concluded on Wednesday, 11 June 2026, in Windhoek. During the closing session, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Hon. Lucia Iipumbu, thanked Namibians for their meaningful participation and contributions towards shaping the country’s migration framework. The Minister emphasised the importance of balancing the provisions of the law with realities on the ground, noting that public input is essential in strengthening the Bill.

Minister Iipumbu assured participants that the views received “will not be ignored” but will be carefully considered to ensure the final law serves Namibia’s interests. She further highlighted the need for a modern migration framework that supports investment, attracts skills, strengthens border integrity, improves service delivery, and positions migration as an enabler of national development.

Speaking at the same event, the Governor of Khomas Region, Hon. Sam Nujoma, emphasised the importance of citizens’ participation in shaping legislation that reflects Namibia’s needs and aspirations. He noted that migration presents both challenges and opportunities, and that well-managed migration can support economic growth, attract skills and investment, and strengthen cultural exchange. He stated that migration, when managed well, is not a burden but a blessing, a source of growth, diversity, and resilience.


!


Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

Deputy Minister Conducts Official Visit to Key Border Facilities in Omaheke Region.

Strengthening border security, improving service delivery, enhancing inter-agency cooperation, and supporting frontline personnel were at the centre of an official visit undertaken by the Honourable Deputy Minister, Edward Wambo, to the Trans-Kalahari Border Post and the Mamuno One-Stop Border Post yesterday.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Deputy Minister and his delegation to assess operations at one of Namibia’s busiest border crossings and gain first-hand insight into the functioning of the country’s border management systems. During the visit, the delegation toured the One-Stop Border Post facilities on both the Namibian and Botswana sides and engaged with officials and staff members responsible for facilitating the movement of people and goods across the border.
At the Trans-Kalahari Border Post, the Deputy Minister held discussions with staff on operational matters, service delivery, and challenges affecting their daily work. He also inspected staff accommodation facilities to evaluate living conditions and identify areas requiring improvement.

The programme concluded with a visit to the Buitepos Police Station, where the Deputy Minister received a briefing on operational activities, toured the facility, and interacted with police officers and support staff.

The engagement forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen border management, enhance security, and ensure that officials stationed at ports of entry are adequately supported in carrying out their responsibilities.

The Deputy Minister was accompanied by the Regional Councillor for Gobabis Constituency, Hon. Kalili; the Deputy Chairperson of the Charleshill District Council, Hon. Libereki; the Regional Commander of the Omaheke Region, Commissioner Tjiveze; senior immigration officials; senior members of the Namibian Police Force; and senior representatives from the Roads Fund Administration (RFA), the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), the Port Health Office of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Namibia Agronomic Board, the Department of Immigration, and the Directorate of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia
Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service

fans

E-NOTIFICATION TRAINING: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL) Forensic Department, and the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), is currently conducting a three-day training on the e-Notification System for staff members. The training aims to strengthen Namibia’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system by improving real-time birth and death reporting, data quality, and timely registration through the National Population Registration System (NPRS).

In his welcoming remarks, the Ministry’s Deputy Executive Director and Chief Registrar for Civil Registration, Mr. Jackson Wandjiva, emphasized the importance of the training in addressing registration gaps, improving data accuracy, and ensuring that every Namibian is properly recorded from birth to death to support national planning and development.

The training commenced on Tuesday, 09 June 2026, and will run until Thursday, 11 June 2026, in Windhoek.

!


Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

OMAHEKE MIGRATION BILL CONSULTATION: The Honourable Deputy MINISTER Edward Wambo participated in a consultation meeting on the Migration Bill, engaging with stakeholders and members of the community on the proposed legislation. The discussions provided an opportunity for participants to share their views and contribute to the development of a migration framework that is responsive to the country’s evolving needs.

The consultation forms part of a series of nationwide engagements being conducted by the Ministry to gather input from stakeholders and the public on the Migration Bill before its finalisation.




Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL)
Namibian Correctional Service
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia