Namibia: Elderly herder electrocuted by faulty power line, sues Nored for N$1.3m – News

Namibia: Elderly herder electrocuted by faulty power line, sues Nored for N.3m – News

Africa Links 24 with Eliaser Ndeyanale
Published on 2025-05-15 17:00:00

In October 2023, Vilho Namolo (72) was herding his animals at Ouhongo village in the Ohangwena region. He inadvertently stepped on a live electric wire on the ground.

As a result, he suffered a severe electric shock, which caused electric burns and open wounds on his arms, legs, feet, neck and back.

He still visits the hospital to get his wounds dressed and for further treatment.

Namolo received medical treatment at the Engela District Hospital, where he was hospitalised for two…

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