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[NBC Digital News @NBCDigitalNews]

A 38-year-old Zambian national, Sililo Sendoi, is in a critical condition after being attacked and trampled by an elephant in Katima Mulilo early this morning.

According to a police report, the incident allegedly occurred at around 05:30 while Sendoi and her daughter were walking to work from Makaravani West.

NBC News visited Sendoi at Katima Mulilo State Hospital, where she recounted the terrifying ordeal.

Sendoi said she first noticed a large animal with big ears approaching them before it trumpeted, prompting them to flee.

She said she screamed and fell while attempting to escape. When she got back up and tried to run towards the road, the elephant had caught up with her and pushed her to the ground.

Sendoi said she could feel herself underneath the animal but was unable to establish exactly what was happening.

She added that the elephant eventually moved away after a few minutes, allowing her to get back on her feet and walk a short distance before finding people who had gathered nearby.

Sendoi sustained multiple injuries to both thighs, arms and shoulders. She continues to experience severe pain, particularly in her upper body and chest, although she described the pain in her lower limbs as relatively less severe.

Her daughter managed to escape the attack unharmed, while the elephant involved in the attack has since been put down by Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism officials.

Report: Cathy Ngenda
Visuals: Sylvester Simubali
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SUSPENDED: TransNamib CEO Desmond van Jaarsveld, and the executive for Engineering and Technical Services, Bertus Eksteen - have been placed on precautionary leave pending an independent investigation.

The development comes barely a week after the company suspended Executive for Human Capital, Webster Gonzo, who had authored a report recommending disciplinary action against the CEO and other executives over two train accidents.

Kristian Hamutenya has been appointed acting CEO.

The board says the suspensions are procedural, and do not constitute a finding of guilt.

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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE: A 42-year-old Gobabis woman says she has been left with lasting physical complications and chronic pain after a surgical sponge was left inside her abdomen during a Caesarean section at Gobabis State Hospital in December 2023.

The woman, represented by her lawyer Mirjam Mupolo, is suing the health ministry and the government for N$2.5 million in damages.

On 12 December 2023, she was admitted at the hospital for childbirth while experiencing labour pains. On 14 December, she reportedly underwent a Caesarean section.

She accuses medical staff at the hospital of failing to remove all surgical materials before closing her wound, resulting in a sponge being left inside her abdomen.

Her court documents indicate that she subsequently developed severe abdominal pain, swelling and persistent vomiting following the operation.

Her condition worsened and she was eventually transferred to Windhoek for further treatment.

A scan conducted on 18 December 2023 revealed a suspected foreign object in her abdomen. She later underwent an exploratory operation during which the object was removed.

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The ministry of industries, mines and energy has confirmed an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the local magnitude scale (formerly the Richter scale), cautioning those in the area to anticipate further seismological activity.

According to a media release by the deputy executive director for the Geological Survey of Namibia, Gloria Simubali, the earthquake was recorded in the Kamanjab vicinity yesterday, 21 October, at 22:34.

Six seismic stations of the Namibian Seismological Network – namely Windhoek, Kamanjab, Rundu, Opuwo, Aus and Ariamsvlei – recorded the event with two regional seismic stations of the South African Seismological network also noting seismological activity.

The aftershock of the earthquake was recorded at 3.2 on the local magnitude scale this morning at 08:08.

In case of further aftershocks, the ministry advises individuals to go outside if they find themselves indoors during earthquakes or aftershocks or alternatively seek refuge under a table.

If you are outdoors, seek a clear area that is far away from trees, buildings or power lines. Stay away from windows and be careful of falling objects.

Update: Iréne-Mari van der Walt

[Namibian Sun @namibiansun]

Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, wife of Namibia’s second president, Hifikepunye Pohamba, has died aged 78, Details of her death have not yet been announced, although state media confirmed her death.

She served as First Lady from 2005 to 2015, focusing on maternal and child health, women’s empowerment and support for vulnerable communities.

A trained nurse and midwife, Pohamba studied in Tanzania and Jamaica before qualifying to practise. Her medical background informed her advocacy for improved healthcare access and her involvement in Namibia’s response to HIV and Aids.

Further details about her death and funeral arrangements are expected from the family and relevant authorities.

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