Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw THE majority of people without identity documents are victims of incompetence and corruption at the Civil Registry Department, a Parliamentary portfolio committee on Defence, Home Affairs, Security Service and War Veterans Affairs has heard. The committee, chaired […]
Angry South Sudanese stormed the Department of Nationality, Passport, and Immigration in Juba on Thursday, to voice their frustration over delays in the issuance of travel and identification documents. The protestors accused officials of dishonesty and poor service, leading to […]
Residents of Bulawayo have appealed to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage to ease the requirements for obtaining vital documents such as birth certificates and national identification cards. This would help address the challenges faced by stateless and […]
The Sudanese Congress Party on Tuesday accused the government authorities in Port Sudan of continuing to target its members by banning and confiscating their national identity card numbers. In a statement obtained by Radio Tamazuj, the party said that the […]
by Jonisayi Maromo The government of Zimbabwe has urged its citizens based in different parts of South Africa to prioritise acquiring official documents to regularise their stay and to meet the legal requirements of their host nation. On Thursday IOL […]
The National Assembly, as part of the moves to strengthen the regulatory function of the National Identity Management Commission, has embarked on repealing and enacting the NIMC Act No. 23. The NIMC Bill represents a significant legislative endeavour to enhance […]
Extracts relevant to Africa: Action 1: Resolve existing major situations of statelessness In February 2024, in Kenya, UNHCR is reviewed and provided technical feedback on a proposed amendment of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, aiming to establish a registration […]
The High Court has suspended any further rollout of the new digital identity cards popularly known as Maisha Namba. The suspension is pending the determination of a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the […]
by Derrick Okubasu Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok on Sunday night explained that the process of rolling out Maisha Namba cards was in full force, likely delaying the issuance of identification cards. Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV, the […]
Niël Terblanché The government’s mass registration outreach programme, aimed at providing national documents to residents across the country, is nearing its conclusion. Over 94 317 individuals have already benefited from this initiative, which started on 5 February and will conclude […]
By APOLINARI TAIRO Targeting more foreign investments, the Tanzania government has proposed amendment of its laws to grant special status to Tanzanians in diaspora, to set up business in key priority economic sectors. Relaxing its prohibitive laws and legislations, the […]
Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service on Friday held a press conference with journalists in the capital Addis Ababa to highlight performance during the budget year. Selamawit Dawit, the Director, revealed a major change that has been undertaken this year. According […]