Businesses in Swakopmund are being urged to improve their security measures.

The directive was issued during a safety and security meeting aimed at addressing safety concerns in the town.

The town's mayor, Dina Namubes, says that while people feel safe wherever they live, work, or spend their free time, this is not the situation in Swakopmund.

Namubes notes that gang-infested neighbourhoods are becoming a growing concern for communities, with the safety of learners, parents, teachers, and tourists at stake.

Women in business have been urged to establish cooperatives that would enhance their enterprises through business-to-business networking.

This call was made by Doreen Sioka, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, during a meeting with businesswomen in Rosh Pinah.

Sioka emphasised that informal businesses play a significant role in contributing to the country's developmental objectives. By forming cooperatives and engaging in business networking, women can further enhance the impact and success of their ventures.

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Daniel Kashikola, has taken a significant step towards enhancing civil registration and identification processes by tabling a comprehensive bill in Parliament.

The proposed legislation aims to modernise and streamline the existing civil registration system, ensuring efficient and accurate recording of vital events and providing individuals with a secure legal identity.