The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security says the Oshikango-Santa Clara Border Post, a key point for trade and travel between Namibia and Angola, is set to operate 24 hours a day starting tomorrow.
The Border Post will also operate seven days a week to boost cross-border trade, enhance economic activity and facilitate a smoother flow of travellers and businesses between the two nations.
The Ministry’s Executive Director, Ettiene Maritz, said the shift to 24/7 operations signifies a commitment by both governments to foster economic growth and regional integration.
Additionally, it streamlines border management, potentially reducing wait times for travellers and cargo.
“It further underscores the Ministry’s commitment to fostering economic growth, regional integration and improving the efficiency of border management,” Maritz said.
He, however, cautioned that due to the launch, the border will be closed temporarily for a few hours tomorrow, 14 June and advised transport to avoid the border post between 06h00 AM and 14h00 PM.
“Alternatively, drivers are advised to use alternative routes during this period. From 14h00 onwards, the border post will now be open 24 hours,” he said.
This makes Oshikango-Santa Clara the third Namibian border to operate 24/7, joining Wenela (Zambia) and Mamuno-Trans Kalahari (Botswana).
