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Two boys injured in explosion near Rundu military base

Two boys from Mavanze village in the Kavango East region were injured on Sunday afternoon after an explosive device detonated close to a military base, while they were allegedly playing with it. The incident occurred around 17h00, according to Kavango East head of criminal investigations deputy commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu. Kanyetu said the boys were rushed […] The post Two boys injured in explosion near Rundu military base appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian11 May 2026, 10:49 am
Two boys injured in explosion near Rundu military base

Two boys from Mavanze village in the Kavango East region were injured on Sunday afternoon after an explosive device detonated close to a military base, while they were allegedly playing with it. The incident occurred around 17h00, according to Kavango East head of criminal investigations deputy commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu. Kanyetu said the boys were rushed to the Rundu State Hospital for medical treatment.

Originally published by The Namibian on 11 May 2026, 10:49 am. View original article