A 7-year-old grade 1 learner died after he was run over by a minivan at the Otjiwarongo dump site on June 14, 2023.

Otto Ameb’s death was confirmed by Otjozondjupa Regional Community Liaison Officer, Inspector Maureen Mbeha.

According to Mbeha, Ameb was in the company of boys who had jumped onto the Namib Mills minivan that was reversing to offload waste at the refuse area shortly after 11:00. Ameb fell, got trapped under the minivan, and died instantly.

The deceased was a student at Orwetoveni Primary School in the town.

Young girls at Otjiwarongo say a lack of support from families in meeting their daily needs renders them vulnerable.

Girls from Orwetoveni Primary School celebrated Girl Child Day at Otjiwarongo.

The day is meant to promote the protection of girls in society against the increasing violence perpetrated by men.

Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, says his region will dedicate resources to support girls in this regard.