Okongo Constituency Councillor Efraim Shipindo has urged residents to refrain from climbing electricity poles or transmission lines as it can cause serious injuries or even death. Shipindo's plea follows an incident involving two young boys, aged 11 and 14, who suffered severe electrocution injuries after climbing power lines at Oshakati Shakatelenga village within the Okongo area. The incident occurred on Wednesday while they were supposed to be tending to goats. They however began playing and climbed onto an electricity pole, resulting in the electrocution. 'The two victims sustained significant injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Okongo State Hospital. Fortunately, their conditions are reported to be stable,' Shipindo said. The councillor said Northern Region Electricity Distributor (Nored) officials were called in to investigate the cause of the electric shock. Initial findings suggest that the incident was not due to technical faults, but rather suspected tampering with the electric ca bles by the boys. Shipindo emphasised the importance of parental guidance in educating children about the hazards of electricity to prevent such accidents. Meanwhile Nored spokesperson, Simon Lukas, expressed concern over the incident and also said they want to encourage parents to assist them in educating children about the danger associated with electricity, as well as to caution them to stop playing with electrical infrastructure. He said Nored will continue its public education and awareness initiatives, including visits to various schools in the region in order to educate, sensitise, and raise awareness among learners regarding the potential dangers of electricity. Source: Namibia Press Agency The President and founder of the Lordina Foundation, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Friday hosted an interaction with the National Queen Mothers Platform to commemorate the 2024 International Women's Day. The interaction focused on the theme of 'Inspiring Inclusion'. allowed the queen mothers and the former first lady to discuss how society, especially women, could best help push and uplift women. 'We must inspire inclusion and create a powerful force that has the potential to change our communities and our country,' Mrs Mahama stated. She also highlighted the significant impact of investing in women, both morally and economically. Mrs Mahama pointed out that everyone benefited when women reached their full potential, leading to healthier, more educated, and more prosperous communities. Additionally, Mrs Mahama highlighted the contributions of the Lordina Foundation in supporting women and children in need. She revealed that the foundation had provided support for education, small businesses, and healthc are facilities, particularly focusing on maternal and child health. Mrs Mahama also shared a success story from the Lordina Foundation's involvement in building a new maternity and children's ward for the Bole District Hospital, which led to zero maternal mortality in 2023. Mrs Mahama encouraged women to recommit themselves to empowering women, creating an inclusive society, and investing in every woman's potential and pledged to continue her efforts through the Lordina Foundation to support communities and inspire inclusion for women nationwide. Source: Ghana News Agency