No arrests have yet been made after a raid on a church in Windhoek, following accusations of congregants being mistreated. Sixteen people were allegedly forced to stay on the property over a prolonged period. The majority of them were young people. The police have started their investigation to establish whether there was any offence committed. […]

China’s Ambassador to Namibia says the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation will draw an advanced roadmap for future development strategies between China, Africa and Namibia in particular.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says he was impressed by the unity of purpose displayed during the just-concluded Heads of State and Government Summit of SADC in Windhoek. He was speaking in an exclusive interview with NBC on the sidelines of the Summit.

President Hage Geingob is to meet with his Advisory Council to find a solution to infighting between the Ondonga Traditional Authority’s suspended councillors and Omukwaniilwa Immanuel Kauluma Elifas. The Presidential Advisory Council comprises Dr Geingob, founding and former presidents Sam Nujoma and Hifikepunye Pohamba.

The Namibian Cabin Crew Union wants Air Namibia to first consider local pilots before recruiting foreigners. Air Namibia has been employing foreign pilots on contract basis and this recruitment tendency is now being questioned by the Namibian Cabin Crew Union.

Kgatleng District Council Mayor from Botswana wants the establishment of a SADC Municipality Forum to bring all local authorities in the region together. Mpho made the proposal during the signing of a twining partnership with the Otjiwarongo Municipality.

High Court Judge Naomi Shivute has dismissed a plea by a South African truck driver to be acquitted of charges in which he is accused of raping and murdering a woman by strangulation, four years ago. Willem Wimpie Februarie allegedly murdered Windhoek resident Dinah Diedericks at her home in Windhoek West.

Ombara Kilus Munjuku III Nguvauva of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority has called on government to support recognised traditional authorities. Divisions are among the major challenges rocking these authorities.

SADC civil society organisations have been urged to advocate for the implementation of policies aimed at the betterment of the people. The call was made by the Director at Desk for Social Development of Evangelical Lutheran Church Uhuru Dempers at the just concluded SADC People’s Summit.

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) police will issue a report after completing an investigation into the operations of a Windhoek church accused of holding members against their will. Church owner Jacques Sumpi said he felt the police were misinformed and had an agenda against the church. Sumpi a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national denied […]