A total of 11 new-born babies were welcomed in Katima Mulilo on New Year's Day.

Of the 11, the Katima Mulilo State Hospital welcomed five male and five female babies, while the Enkehaus Private Hospital welcomed a baby girl.

At the state hospital, the first child, a baby girl, came in at around 7:30 in the morning, weighing 3,3 kg.

The last was a baby girl delivered through an operation at 21:30 with a weight of 2.3 kg.

All newborns and their mothers are reported to be in perfect condition.