Mallex Shipanga
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has donated 200 food parcels worth N$100 000 to support flood-affected families relocated from Otjomuise, Farm 508 in Goreangab area.
Each household received two litres of cooking oil, 410 grams of canned fish, 500 grams of macaroni, five kilograms of maize meal, five kilograms of rice, and five kilograms of white sugar.
The donations were made through the Windhoek Resident Mayoral Trust.
The chairperson of the Windhoek Resident Mayoral Trust, Toucy Tjijombo, explained why the Trust decided to assist flood victims specifically.
“Unfortunately, there happen to be flood victims from Otjomuise relocated here and they do not have access to the shops. It was an honourable thing to do, to at least bring them food,” Tjijombo said.
Tjijombo also addressed the affected residents.
“We see your struggles, and we appreciate your strength. Some of you have shared your dreams of starting small businesses, nail salons, daycare centres, and hair salons. This fund is here to support such initiatives because we believe in empowering you to build sustainable livelihoods,” she said.
A flood victim and donation recipient, Steven Karureb, expressed joy following CoW’s assistance.
“I’m just so glad for the donations we have received and I can see there is an improvement on the way,” Karureb said.
Another flood victim and donation recipient, Justine Thomas, explained that she felt very good following CoW’s assistance.
Another flood victim and donation recipient, Queen, expressed her appreciation following CoW’s assistance.
“I’m so glad for all the City of Windhoek’s donations, food parcels, and everything they’ve done for us. We also have a place where we can stay and that makes us glad too. We are very thankful for that,” van Rooyen said.
On 4 January, heavy rainfall caused flash floods that displaced residents of Otjomuise’s Sewende and Agste Laan, forcing them to relocate.
