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Monday, 29 June 2026
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Zambian man drowns after canoe capsizes in Katima Mulilo

The News

A 30-year-old Zambian man drowned on Saturday after a canoe carrying him and two friends capsized at Simisune Channel near Libula village in Katima Mulilo; his companions escaped safely and police have registered an inquest into the incident.

Why it matters

Zambian man drowns after canoe capsizes in Katima Mulilo's Simisune Channel; inquest registered as companions escape safely.

5 hours ago · Informanté

Society

  1. Zambian man drowns after canoe capsizes in Katima Mulilo

    A 30-year-old Zambian man drowned on Saturday after a canoe carrying him and two friends capsized at Simisune Channel near Libula village in Katima Mulilo; his companions escaped safely and police have registered an inquest into the incident.

    5 hours ago · Informanté

  2. Stillborn baby's body discovered in plastic bag in Walvis Bay

    The body of a stillborn baby was found in a plastic bag in Narraville, Walvis Bay. Police allege an unknown suspect gave birth to the baby, placed the body in the plastic bag, and left it in a residential yard.

    3 hours ago · Informanté

Sport

  1. Bromell wins Paris Diamond League 100m, Duplantis shines pole vault

    Trayvon Bromell upset reigning Olympic champion Noah Lyles to win the 100m at the Diamond League in Paris, running 9.91 seconds, while Armand Duplantis dominated the pole vault in a high-quality meet.

    6 hours ago · The Namibian

  2. Canada advance to World Cup last 16 with late win over South Africa

    Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first knockout match, sending Canada to the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

    6 hours ago · The Namibian

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