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Toddlers struck by lightning

Toddlers struck by lightning

NAMIBIA – Two toddlers were struck by lightning in the Otunganga village at Eenhana on Saturday night, the police have reported. The toddlers identified as Veronika Jeremia (4) and Toini Ndilimeke Nanghonda (6) died on the scene. “Police investigations continue,” the police added. Read more on the Namibian.

SA Boer glo deur Brit op plaas in Namibië vermoor

SA Boer glo deur Brit op plaas in Namibië vermoor

NAMIBIË – Gerhardus van Wyk (54), ’n Suid-Afrikaanse boer, is Saterdag omstreeks 20:00 op sy plaas Karos, in die Kamanjab-omgewing, in ’n rusie met ’n Britse man (51) doodgeskiet. Volgens Kauna Shikwambi, hoof van die Namibiese polisie, het die noodlottige skietery plaasgevind nadat die twee mans in ’n argument op Van Wyk se plaas betrokke […]

Child drowns in bucket

Child drowns in bucket

NAMIBIA – A one-year-old girl drowned in a bucket of water while playing with other children at Omaambo village in Elim constituency, Omusati region around 16:50 on Friday. Read more on the Namibian.

The Red Comb: Namib Desert Bears Scar From Meteor Impact

The Red Comb: Namib Desert Bears Scar From Meteor Impact

NAMIBIA – In the vastness of one of the world’s oldest deserts lies a relatively recent geologic feature: the Roter Kamm crater (“Red Comb” in German). An astronaut onboard the International Space Station photographed the crater while orbiting over the Namib Desert. It is approximately 130 meters (430 feet)… Read more on SciTechDaily.

Grandpa powders and tablets pulled from Namibian shelves

Grandpa powders and tablets pulled from Namibian shelves

GRANDPA pills and powders have been pulled from Namibian shelves after the medicine failed climatic stability tests. The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council announced that all tablets and powders manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline must be recalled. “The recall is a result of the product failing stability studies at 30 degrees. These products are therefore not fit to […]

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