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Child hunger in Omaheke exposes Namibia’s wealth paradox

Patience Makwele The plight of vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region has once again cast a spotlight on the paradox of hunger in resource-rich Namibia, with regional leaders questioning how children continue to suffer from malnutrition despite the country’s economic potential. The concerns were raised on Tuesday as employees of the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) […]

Windhoek Observer18 Jun 2026, 06:50 am
Child hunger in Omaheke exposes Namibia’s wealth paradox

Patience Makwele

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The plight of vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region has once again cast a spotlight on the paradox of hunger in resource-rich Namibia, with regional leaders questioning how children continue to suffer from malnutrition despite the country’s economic potential.

The concerns were raised on Tuesday as employees of the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) donated food items worth more than N$44,000 to community organisations caring for vulnerable children in Omaheke.

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Originally published by Windhoek Observer on 18 Jun 2026, 06:50 am. View original article
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