Kunene Region earmarked for designated Border Posts

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Hon. Dr. Albert Kawana (MP), recently visited two proposed border crossing points in the Epupa Constituency of the Kunene Region. These sites, Onungurura and Otjimuhaka, are being considered for official border posts to facilitate crossings between Namibia and Angola.

Currently, border crossings in the area are managed by police officers from both countries. However, local communities have expressed dissatisfaction with these arrangements, particularly the challenges posed by crossing the Kunene River, which marks the border. Residents have voiced concerns over the risks associated with crossing the river in canoes, describing it as unsafe and urging the governments of Namibia and Angola to construct a bridge for safer passage.

The Minister was accompanied by the Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lt. General Joseph Shikongo, and the Chief of Immigration, Nehemia Nghishekwa. Both officials echoed the Minister's remarks, emphasizing the priority of officially gazetting the identified border posts at Onungurura and Otjimuhaka, once this administrative step is completed, further developments, including necessary infrastructure improvement will follow.

These border posts are expected to enhance safety and convenience for communities in the region while improving bilateral relations and trade between the two nations.