9. Yes No Partial Additional information X Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 6/20 7. MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, IMMIGRATION, SAFETY AND SECURITY CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.mha.gov.na The website contains relevant content documents but lacks up-to-date information. The organisation’s social media links are displayed on the website, however, not all of them are functional. The Facebook page contains up-to-date information. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: X 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? X 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X X X No information about signed contracts. X The working hours of the organisation are stated on the website. X Total score: 11/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION A request for the following information was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security: y y y y What process is the ministry following in issuing documents to children of non-Namibian citizens who were born in Namibia? When can we expect the borders to open for Namibians wishing to travel abroad? What mechanisms has the ministry employed to combat the spread of COVID-19 by foreign nationals illegally entering Namibia? Will foreigners who applied for 90-day visas in April, just before the outbreak of the pandemic, receive extensions when they are able to resume traveling? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE 141 NAMIBIA n = 20