Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stressed that disasters are not merely acts of nature but often the result of human choices.
Dr. Ngurare was speaking during the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in the capital.
Communities are being urged to devise mechanisms to mitigate natural disasters such as floods and droughts.
This call was made by the Director for Risk Management in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hellen Likando, at the closing of the recently concluded induction workshop for regional governors.
Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa has launched Risk Profiles of Natural Hazards and Selected Diseases in Namibia.
The Namibia Special Risk Insurance Association (NASRIA) and the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) have signed an agreement that will facilitate the sharing of information in the financial and insurance sectors.
