The Cabinet has approved the introduction of a contactless microchip in Namibian identity documents (IDs).
Peya Mushelenga, the government spokesperson, made this announcement on Thursday following the 13th cabinet decision-making meeting, which took place on 15 August.
In a media release, Mushelenga said Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security to consider introducing digital IDs that comprise all national documents to minimise costs and ensure the interoperability of systems.
In addition, the Cabinet has also approved the introduction of the private security service providers regulatory bill (2023).
The bill was submitted to Cabinet by the home affairs minister, Albert Kawana.
“Cabinet has referred the bill to the Cabinet committee on legislation for further scrutiny before it is tabled in parliament after certification by the attorney general,” Mushelenga said.
Other decisions include the approval of additional funding for critical activities and interventions for the health systems strengthening for the 2023/2024-2027/2028 financial years.
“Cabinet approved the proposed critical activities and interventions to enhance human resource capacity, infrastructure development, provision of essential pharmaceutical and clinical supplies,” he said.
Other interventions are the approval of the procurement of medical equipment, acquisition of ambulances and strengthening of the primary health care services.
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