Omaheke registers 11 cases of Malnutrition

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The Omaheke Region has registered 11 new cases of malnutrition and one death during the months of July and August, while 45 children under the age of five died from malnutrition-related conditions in the region this year.

Abused four-year-old recovering

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The four-year-old girl from the Omaheke Region who was physically abused by her cousins is recovering well.

Malnutrition a key concern

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The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) says 600 children die from malnutrition-related deaths annually.

Forty malnutrition-related deaths under the age of five have been reported in the Omaheke Region in the past four months.

Farm Skoonheid community blames government for poor living standard

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A group of marginalised communities residing at Farm Skoonheid in the Omaheke Region blame the government for failing to develop the area and improve their living standards.

This includes the right to own farming land, the late supply of food support, and the lack of any health facilities.

Residents of Omaheke advised to profit from tourism

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The manager at Sandune Game Lodge, Hendrik Niemandt, has called on residents of the Omaheke Region to capitalise on opportunities arising from tourism and hunting activities.

MIT engages on consumer protection in Gobabis

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The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade has concluded its regional stakeholders' engagement on consumer protection, the liquor licencing process, investment promotion, and related matters in Gobabis, Omaheke Region.

Omaheke Region capable of feeding itself and a larger population

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The Omaheke Region is endowed with resources to grow, produce, and feed its own people and beyond.

In his 4th State of the Region Address, the region's governor urged the inhabitants to strive for prosperity, embark on innovative ways, and enter into partnerships to ensure self-sustainability.

NOROS Fishing assists Omaheke with boreholes

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NOROS Fishing has assisted with the rehabilitation and drilling of boreholes in the Omaheke Region.

The Fishing company spent N$500,000 in two different villages in the region.