OTJIWARONGO: A nine-year-old boy allegedly drowned in a sewage bond at Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region on Thursday afternoon.
Namibian Police Force (NamPol) community affairs commander in the region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Thursday said the deceased’s body was retrieved by members of the public who were joined by police officers at approximately 15h40 the same day.
The deceased was then identified by his close relatives as Jimmy Renaltus Gubeb, said Mbeha.
‘It is alleged Gubeb fell into the pond at the town and he drowned,’ said Mbeha.
Mbeha added that Gubeb was a resident of the Harambe informal area at the town, and his body was transported to the Otavi State Clinic mortuary.
Police investigations in the matter continue.
Source: Namibia Press Agency
Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shared food items with 225 low income staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister today.
On the occasion of the upcoming holiday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shared food items with 225 low income staff members and also with orphaned children the Office of the Prime Minister is helping to raise, according to Office of the Prime Minister.
The 2024 Ethiopian Christmas will be celebrated in the coming Sunday.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency