President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah revealed that Namibia has scrapped a law requiring fathers' presence as a prerequisite for mothers to obtain birth certificates.
The president noted that this regulation had previously hindered many Namibians from acquiring essential documents.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially inaugurated the Kavango West Civic Affairs Regional Office at Nkurenkuru.
The centre aims to bring vital services closer to the people.
The flood situation in the Zambezi Region appears to be under control, based on the latest updates from authorities on the ground.
Following recent heavy rains, floodwaters that had submerged parts of the Rehoboth-Windhoek road, approximately three kilometres outside the capital, have now subsided.
However, authorities have cautioned road users to remain vigilant.
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has launched a new programme called “DBN for Her” to support women in business.
The programme aims to give women better access to finance so they can grow their businesses and create jobs.
An elephant that attacked and injured a schoolteacher near Katima Mulilo has been put down by officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) after it reportedly became aggressive, posing a threat to residents.
The Keetmanshoop Municipality has postponed the planned water supply disconnection that was scheduled for the 24th of March until the 7th of April 2026.
The municipality announced in a public notice that the disconnections will apply to all consumers with outstanding balances older than 31 January 2026.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) says mothers can leave a child in a safe place at various identified places in accordance with the current Act, instead of abandoning them at unsafe sites.
The National Disability Council of Namibia and the Keetmanshoop District Hospital received assistive devices for people with disabilities from the Rotary Club of Keetmanshoop.
Namibia is taking the necessary steps to ensure that every child counts from birth.
