Gov’t working on electronic Omang

Identity Card
Identity Card

With the national ID/Omang used to cross between Botswana and Namibia, the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs has revealed plans to come up with an electronic one with advanced features.

Responding to a question in Parliament yesterday, Minister Annah Mokgethi said the ID will include verification through a display of a picture of a traveller on the spot.

She added that this type of ID will also be interfaced with service provision of the various sectors of the economy. Mokgethi explained that the electrification of IDs is a crucial development for both countries, which allows and gives authentication on travelling documents.

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