Namibia: Govt assists Aussenkehr fire victims after 72 reed houses are destroyed – National

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has assisted the victims of a fire that destroyed 72 reed houses at Aussenkehr last week.

In a press statement, spokesperson Rhingo Mutambo says the victims were provided relief in the form of 75 mattresses and blankets, 75 bottles of cooking oil (750ml), 75 bags of maize meal (20kg), 360 tins of fish (400g), 180 bags of soya mince (750g) and seven tents.

Executive director in the OPM I-Ben Nashandi says: “Our hearts go out to the affected…