Following a briefing with the regional leadership on the ongoing floods in the Zambezi Region on Wednesday, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Luhonono in the Kabbe North Constituency to assess the situation on the ground.
NBC Director General Stanley Similo says the organisation has introduced an audit tracking system and has improved its asset register.
He added that NBC transitioned to IPSAS accounting standards in April last year and expects full compliance within two years.
The Vice President emphasises that education continues to be a national priority and advocates for enhanced collaboration to tackle challenges and create a brighter future for students.
Following a briefing with the regional leadership on the ongoing floods in the Zambezi region on Wednesday, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Luhonono in the Kabbe North Constituency to assess the situation on the ground.
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.
