To tackle the country's migration-related issues, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security launched the country's National Migration Policy. 

The policy will, amongst others assist in addressing the needs of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. 

Migration is influenced by various factors, ranging from economic, political, and social to environmental. 

Due to the increased movement of people, Namibia is now forced to put in place effective mechanisms that would manage migration, hence the policy. 

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr Daniel Kashikola says it is time for Africa to embrace diversity. 

"In Africa, we want to see everybody as unwanted. They've come here to take our jobs, they have come here to do whatever. Whatever evil should have come from those people who have migrated. That mentality needs to heal now."
 
Dr Kashikola says migration can be both beneficial and disadvantageous. 

The National Policy will therefore find a balance between the economic benefits of migration and national security concerns.  

"The rights of migrants need to be respected, they need to enjoy the rights but we also do not want just to be welcoming everybody indiscriminately or harboring fugitives running out of other countries because they have committed crimes claiming to be refugees or asylum seekers.' 

The national migration policy will also look at improving border management systems. 

"Integrated border management system that requires to be strengthened, in terms of technology, infrastructure, staff training amongst others remains key. The disparity in resources and equipment at border posts also needs attention to strengthen the management of migration."

The national migration policy has a five-year action plan and about N$140 million is needed to implement the identified activities.