While Namibia joined the rest of the world in celebration of Workers' Day, the nation woke up to yet another horrific news item following an accident that claimed 11 lives.

Among those who died in an accident, which happened about 30 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo, are three medical staff.

Member of Parliament, James Uerikua has died.

Uerikua died this afternoon in a car accident on the road between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara.

Police confirmed the death of the former governor of Otjozomdjupa Uerikua.

Tobias Hangula (50) appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court for the first time today on charges related to a fatal incident in which a five-year-old boy was killed after a vehicle drove into a yard, for which he was denied bail.