Namibia is in short supply of fisheries observers needed to cover all fishing vessels in Namibian waters.

The Fisheries Observers Agency (FOA) is worried about the dwindling numbers of observers, as data collection suffers.

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.

The new governor of the Erongo Region, Natalia |Goagoses, has pledged to eradicate poverty and inequality during her term of office.

|Goagoses arrived at the Swapo Party regional headquarters at Swakopmund, where members gave her a cheerful reception.

Vice President Lucia Witboo has paid tribute to liberation struggle icon Jonathan Goliath. 

Late Goliath died at the age of 83 after an illness a week ago in Keetmanshoop. 

Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has called on Namibians to emulate educational ideals of building a knowledge-based society envisioned by the late Deputy Prime Minister, Hendrik Witbooi, and fellow national leaders. 

She made the call during her visit to Johanna Jacobs Vocational Centre in Gibeon.