Namibia has achieved less than half of the targets outlined in its previous Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Strategic Plan.

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.

Namibia is taking the necessary steps to ensure that every child counts from birth.

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Nghidinua Daniel, reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring every Namibian has access to a legal identity.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security will finally incorporate click sounds and special characters missing from national documents in certain communities.

The civil registration for birth certificates and identity cards in the Zambezi Region is progressing well and has yielded positive results, especially for those who would not have any other means to reach the offices.