The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has dismissed claims that it intends to employ foreign truck drivers at the expense of Namibians.
In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry’s executive director, Nghidinua Daniel, rejects the allegations, describing them as baseless and misleading.
His response follows a WhatsApp voice note circulating on social media claiming that the ministry plans to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe. The voice note also urges Namibian truck drivers with at least five years’ experience to apply for the supposed posts.
“The ministry categorically states that these allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and without any official basis. At no point, now or in the future, does the ministry intend to recruit foreign nationals as truck drivers, including from Zimbabwe,” Daniel says.
He adds that the voice note appears to be a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create confusion and anxiety among jobseekers.
Daniel condemns the creation and spread of what he terms “false and malicious content”, warning that it undermines public confidence and disrupts official communication.
He reiterated that under the Immigration Control Act of 1993 and relevant labour regulations, employment opportunities prioritise Namibian citizens.
Employers seeking to hire foreign nationals must prove that no suitably qualified Namibian is available for the position, he says.
The ministry urges the public to exercise caution and avoid sharing unverified information.
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