The Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Zephania Kameeta says communities have a duty to look after the elderly.
A 75 year old woman who lived in Windhoek's Havana Informal Settlements burnt to death in her shack this morning.
-In yet another murder in the Rundu area, a 72-year-old man died on Sunday evening after his throat was slit.
-Residents of Koes village have condemned the killing of an elderly couple at the Lindeshof farm.
-An early Christmas party was held at the Katutura Community Hall as a way to give back to that community and to celebrate the elders.
-As a way of giving back to the community, the Moses van der Byl Primary School contributed about N$11 000 for donations of food items to destitute former South West Africa Territorial Force (SWATF) and Koevoet soldiers and their families residing in the riverbeds in Central Katutura.
-The Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare joined hands with Epupa Investech on Wednesday, donating solar powered radios to senior citizens.
-There has been a public outcry, particularly by senior citizens, over the recent sharp increases in electricity tariffs in the //Karas Region.
Elderly residents of Senior Citizens Park in Windhoek are appealing to government to renovate some of the dilapidated units at the complex.
Elderly people living with their families are calling on the government to provide them with centres that can offer services such as bible study, needle-work, and literacy classes for adults.
