Minister named in fatal accident

A seven-year-old boy died on Sunday evening after he was allegedly hit by a car driven by Lands and Resettlement Minister Jerry Ekandjo.

The accident occurred on the Western Bypass in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial Area at around 18h20. Police confirmed this information yesterday, and added that they are investigating a case of culpable homicide against the Cabinet member.The boy, Simson ‘Kummy’ Umati, had apparently been trying to cross the road when he was hit by the minister’s Volvo.Ekandjo could not be reached for comment yesterday, and staff in his office said that he had not been in to work.The investigating officer declined to provide any more information, while the Police’s public relations department said only that the investigation was continuing.Police confirmed this information yesterday, and added that they are investigating a case of culpable homicide against the Cabinet member.The boy, Simson ‘Kummy’ Umati, had apparently been trying to cross the road when he was hit by the minister’s Volvo. Ekandjo could not be reached for comment yesterday, and staff in his office said that he had not been in to work.The investigating officer declined to provide any more information, while the Police’s public relations department said only that the investigation was continuing.