Porridge recalled after three children die in South Africa
An instant porridge has been withdrawn from sale in South Africa after three young children died reportedly after eating it. Police spokesperson Lt Col Siphokazi Mawisa told local newspaper the Daily Maverick the children, aged 18 months to four years, had complained of stomach aches after eating Top Score Instant Porridge, before they died on […]
Four children trapped in freezer in Namibia die
Police in Namibia are investigating the death of four children who were playing in an empty old freezer in the north-eastern Zambezi Region. Aged between three and six, the children were found inside the unused deep freezer in the densely populated area of the town of Katima Mulilo on Monday afternoon. The police believe the […]
Anger in Namibia over Dubai COP28 trip by president’s children
Some Namibians have been outraged after learning that President Hage Geingob’s four children joined the government’s delegation to the COP28 climate summit. They were among six of the president’s family members listed as part of Namibia’s delegation in Dubai. President Geingob’s office on Monday confirmed his children travelled to the city, but denied claims that […]
Namibians die after eating suspected toxic porridge
Thirteen people have died in a span of three days and four others have been admitted to hospital in critical condition after eating suspected toxic food in Namibia. Local media report that all are from a household of 22 people in Kayova village, in north-eastern Kavango region. Most of those who died were children and […]
Namibia challenges Africa to produce finished goods for global job creation
By Rachel Kakraba Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi is calling for enhanced trade between African countries for improved economic growth. The move she noted is also a panacea for sustaining bilateral relations between countries. “When we talk about intra-African trade, we are really talking about, bilateral trade, because intra-African trade, can only thrive on […]
Namibia ready to partner with Eastern Region in agriculture development
By: Korkor Juliet The Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Selma Ashipala-Musayvi has disclosed that every business in Namibia is strictly scrutinized through an environmental assessment to ensure that the country’s ecosystem is not destroyed. This, she noted has helped the Namibian government to protect its environment since its ecosystem is very fragile. Mrs. Ashipala-Musayvi made […]
History of Namibia cannot be complete without citing Ghana’s support – Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana
By; Rachel Kakraba Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has paid glowing tribute to Ghana for the immense role it played towards development of Namibia. She said during the independence struggle of Africa, Ghana was a consistent voice of support for freedom, which must not be lost on Africans especially the youth. “Ghana became […]
