Malnourished Okahandja girl buried
The August 26 Group of Companies provided humanitarian aid to the family of a five-year-old girl who died from severe malnutrition in Okahandja. The donation was part of the company's corporate social responsibility initiative following the child's tragic death.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing socio-economic struggles and food insecurity issues in Namibia, prompting corporate intervention in local community welfare.
A girl who died of severe malnutrition at Okahandja last month was finally laid to rest yesterday.
The girl’s mother had been forced to push the child’s body to town in a cart after waiting for police assistance that never came.
August 26 Logistics has donated groceries and other household essentials to the family of Romin Tsuses (5).
The donation was handed over at Sweet Valley at Okahandja earlier this week.
August 26 Logistics at the occasion said the assistance forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
Speaking during the memorial service at the family’s house, August 26 Group of Companies spokesperson Martin Tomas said the girl’s death has touched many Namibians.
“The death of young Romin is a heartbreaking reminder of the challenges some families continue to face.
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