South Sudan’s government has strongly condemned statements made by Riek Machar, who called for an armed opposition to the government this weekend. In a statement President Salva Kiir said that there was no place in South Sudanese politics for those who wish to take part through the barrel of the gun.

President Geingob says the upholding of democratic principles and accountability in Namibia is not done to impress the western countries as perceived, but to complement progressive economic policies aimed at closing the inequality gap and tackling poverty. He said this during a public lecture at Harvard Kennedy School in Boston, USA.

One more TV NBC channel has been added on both the DSTv and GOtv platforms. From the first of October, NBC’s television channels 1 and 2 and ten radio services will be available on Multichoice’s DStv and GOtv platforms.

Agriculture Minister John Mutorwa, has appealed to Meatco and the Directorate of Veterinary Services, DVS, to handle the Zeranol issue at Meatco’s Okapuka feedlot calmly. The directorate temporarily closed the feedlot earlier in September after two bulls tested positive for zeranol, an animal hormone enhancing substance banned under the European Union regulations.

Police in the Oshana Region arrested five suspects in connection with an armed robbery at Ongwediva on Thursday morning. The armed suspects were apprehended while trying to get away in a sedan with an Otjowarongo registration number. They allegedly robbed a market at the town of cash and recharge vouchers. The suspects also assaulted the […]

Negotiations between the Government negotiating team and the NANTU on the rules for the impending strike have reached a deadlock. NANTU Secretary-General Basilius Haingura told NBC News, that the issue was now in the hands of the conciliator to determine the rules of the strike.

The outbreak of Newcastle disease in the Omusati Region has so far resulted in the killing of 476-chickens. The disease is suspected to have come as a result of cross border trade in chicken from Angola.

The National Assembly has passed the Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance Amendment bills. The amendments to both laws are meant to direct all complaints to an appeal board, instead of the Finance Minister. The Namibia Financial Institutions Regulator Authority Act makes provision for an Appeal Board. The intention of the amendments is to streamline these laws […]

The four men who were recently imprisoned for rhino poaching in the Kunene Region, appeared in the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on different charges of poaching. They are 30-year-old Samuel Gideon, 34-year-old Ndume Johannes Nakakuwa, 28-year-old Uaparakana Kapuree and Maverukiruakuune Tjiyazembua, who is 22. The four were on Friday sentenced to 11 years and […]

A local boxing stable known as “Iron Lady Promotions” has been re-launched in the capital today with the aim to promote raw talent. The stable owned by Anita Tjombe was established in 2011with the aim to give former world champion Harry Simon a chance to emerge victoriously once again. Enabling Simon’s return to glory has, […]