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Woman in custody over attempt to kill own child


A WALVIS Bay woman has been remanded in custody for allegedly attempting to murder her own child.

Julia Kambonde (35) faces a charge of attempted murder.

According to court documents, on 3 November around 21h30, police responded to a report from the Walvis Bay State Hospital, in which a five-year-old child was brought in after allegedly being poisoned with Boam insecticide by her biological mother.

This after Kambonde’s boyfriend reportedly called off their relationship, placed her belongings outside, and she allegedly threatened to poison her child.

Kambonde appeared in absentia in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court last week, and was represented by legal practitioner Knittle Nathan.

Fidel Wakudumo represented the state and asked that the matter be remanded to 7 December for Kambonde’s physical appearance and bail consideration.

The state also objected to bail.

“We object to bail at this stage as it is not in the interest of society if she be released,” said Wakudumo.

Police investigations in the matter continue.

Erongo police regional community affairs unit commander inspector Ileni Shapumba confirmed that the accused had an argument with her partner, who is also the father of her daughter.

“It is further reported that the father, who also resides with them, came across the child with foam coming out of the mouth and took them both to the hospital for treatment. The child was in critical condition and was transferred to Windhoek for treatment,” said Shapumba.

The child was discharged from the hospital last Friday.

Shapumba said the law does not sympathise with people’s feelings.

“When you engage yourself with an act that is tantamount to a criminal act, the law has to take its course. It would not have been a bad thing if she has done it to herself but as long as it involved the child that is a very serious matter,” said Shapumba.

Kambonde was treated at the Walvis Bay State Hospital before being arrested.

In July, The Namibian reported the dramatic rise in the frequency and magnitude of suicide and mental health incidents in the country.

Deputy minister of health and social services Esther Muinjangue, while providing suicide statistics recently, called regional leaders in regions with high rates of suicide to redouble their efforts to prevent suicidal behaviour.





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