US petroleum company Chevron and the non-profit Palms for Life have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at curbing food insecurity and malnutrition in Namibia.

The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$2 million to fight hunger and malnutrition in the country.

Servicewomen at the Jonas Shoongeleni Ndeimana Barracks of Otjiwarongo's Military Base donated food and clothing items to children with malnutrition at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. 

The Namibian Cabinet has authorised the sale of the ageing government jet, Falcon V5-NAM, which is currently valued at N$95.9 million.

This was announced as part of the latest Cabinet decisions, following a decision-making meeting.

A collaborative approach is of paramount importance when it comes to increasing access to quality nutrition and protection services for vulnerable populations, including women and children.

This will address social determinants such as poverty, education, and food security.

Kavango East Region has so far recorded 15 mortalities due to malnutrition.

This was shared during an engagement meeting between the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality Social Development and Family Affairs, the Health Directorate, and stakeholders at Rundu. 

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs has recommended a series of measures aimed at combating malnutrition in Namibia. 

Addressing malnutrition in Namibia requires a multi-sectoral and 'whole of society' approach.

This would involve dealing with the root causes of malnutrition and a lack of an adequate diet.

The Omaheke Region has registered 11 new cases of malnutrition and one death during the months of July and August, while 45 children under the age of five died from malnutrition-related conditions in the region this year.

The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) says 600 children die from malnutrition-related deaths annually.

Forty malnutrition-related deaths under the age of five have been reported in the Omaheke Region in the past four months.