Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba says he is recovering well after he underwent a scheduled surgical procedure at Ongwediva in June this year.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba is humbled by the decision to name the new Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Headquarters after him.

Pohamba has been honored as the founding minister of the Home Affairs Ministry following Namibia's independence.

President Hage Geingob has urged the staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security to be vigilant against the forging and corrupt issuance of national documents.

Namibia will support the proposal seeking to allow the trade of raw ivory from elephant populations at this year's Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wildlife, Fauna, and Flora in Panama.

Southern African countries are home to more than 200 thousand elephants.

Crimes against tourists, particularly robberies, are on the increase in Namibia, and this could hinder efforts to revive the industry if not addressed.