Nandi-Ndaitwah assures Otweya fire victims of govt support

Isabel Bento

2024-10-08

WALVIS BAY, 08 October 2024 - Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the crowd of displaced fire victims the Otweya informal settlement in Walvis Bay on Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 08 OCT (NAMPA) – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday assured the residents of Otweya that the government is working on addressing their urgent needs following last week’s fire.
Addressing the displaced residents at Walvis Bay, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed concern over the recurring fires at the harbour town, describing the situation as worrisome.
“There is an urgent need to investigate the reoccurring shack fires in Walvis B...

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WALVIS BAY, 08 October 2024 - Some of the temporary shelter set up for the group of displaced Otweya Informal settlement fire victims at Walvis Bay. Close to 200 households lost their homes during the inferno and one life was lost. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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