A 27-year-old seven-year-old woman was admitted to the Katima Mulilo State Hospital after she was hit by a stray bullet, shot by a member of the Police Special Reserve Force this morning.

About 26 Otavi residents were hospitalised for eating alleged poisoned meat bought from the street.

Selling meat obtained from surrounding farms door-to-door is very common in Otavi.

Late in the afternoon on Thursday, three men were selling dried meat, which they said was from a zebra.

Two male suspects are in custody, and their truck was seized by the Namibian Police at Kongola after contraband was found in their possession during a routine search at the checkpoint.

The suspects, aged 27 and 37, respectively, are said to be employed by a local trucking company.

The Indian community and well-wishers in Namibia have celebrated the 75th anniversary of India's independence.

The President of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) has called for mature discussions around issues facing the party and for unity.

Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue opened the party's national council meeting in Windhoek on Saturday.