Newborn baby survives after abandonment in Kavango West

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A newborn baby boy survived after being abandoned in the bushes at Bunya village in the Kavango West Region on Tuesday. 

According to Kavango West Police spokesperson Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the mother, who is unknown, delivered the baby in the bushes.

19 hospitalised for suspected food poisoning after oshikundu

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Nineteen people were rushed to the Rundu State Hospital with suspected food poisoning on Friday shortly after consuming oshikundu.

The Namibian Police Force’s Regional Commander for Kavango West, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, said the incident occurred around 11h00 at Mavanze village.

Tributes pour in for former Mafwe Litunga Richard Mamili V

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Former Mafwe Litunga Richard Mamili V has died aged 92.

The death of Litunga Mamili, who died in Rundu Hospital, was announced by the Mafwe Traditional Authority.

His death coincided with the Lusata annual cultural festival, which he founded 43 years ago.