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Tragedy strikes as thirteen lives lost from toxic porridge consumption in Namibia

Thirteen individuals tragically lost their lives within a three-day period, while four others remain in critical condition after consuming suspected poisonous food in Namibia.

The victims, belonging to a household consisting of 22 individuals in the village of Kayova, located in the northeastern Kavango region, were predominantly children who were suffering from severe food scarcity.

According to BBC.com report, the health ministry stated that the family had ingested a toxic porridge prepared using pearl millet flour and fermented sediment extracted from a homemade beverage. In response to the devastating incident, the ministry has dispatched a team of workers to offer psychological and emotional support to the grieving family.

To determine the cause of the poisoning, samples of the porridge have been sent to South Africa for extensive testing related to food contamination. The situation continues to unfold, with efforts focused on aiding the affected family and preventing further harm.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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