The governors of the Oshana, Oshikoto and Omusati regions have paid tribute to the late former First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, describing her as a wise and compassionate leader who united families and touched many lives.

The Kavango West Regional Council and the Nkurenkuru Town Council visited the homestead of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba at Tuguva Village to express condolences on the death of former First Lady Penehupifo.

First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah has called for greater attention to challenges facing the boy child, warning that school dropouts and crime could limit their future.

Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani says she will inspect livestock disease checkpoints to assess the need for additional vehicle disinfection facilities amid the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.

No new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been reported in the Karasburg Veterinary District of the ||Kharas Region.

Agriculture Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says 93 farms in the area have been inspected, and the outbreak remains confined to 18 farms confirmed as infected.