Botswana, Namibia to abolish passports: Citizens of the two countries will now use identity cards

NAMIBIA and Botswana are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday to abolish passports for travel between the two countries.

Citizens of the two countries will now use identity cards.

In a statement on Monday, Botswana Home Affairs permanent secretary, Rule Jimmy Opelo said apart from strengthening bilateral relations, the move is meant to complement the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Treaty which calls for abolition of barriers to free movement within the region.

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