Minister Iipumbu dismisses Namibia e-ID ‘microchip tracking’ allegations

Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has dismissed public concerns and protests alleging that Namibia’s planned electronic identity documents will be used to microchip and track citizens.

This follows some residents of the Omusati region recently protesting the new electronic IDs (e-ID), saying they are part of the government’s agenda to microchip citizens to track their movements.

Delivering a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Iipumbu said the ministry has taken note of information circulating on social media, as well as concerns raised through petitions and demonstrations in some parts of the country.