Chief Justice Peter Shivute says inadequate courtrooms are a stumbling block in the speedy finalisation of criminal cases.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development says traditional authorities are accountable to both government and their subjects. Dr. Peya Mushelenga said this in a speech read on his behalf at the opening of a Traditional Authorities meeting at Rundu.

Long-serving diplomat, Humphrey Geiseb is Namibia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. Geiseb replaces Dr Peingeondjabi Shipoh who retired in 2018.

The Office of the Judiciary this year identified three strategic areas which will strengthen judicial independence, encourage a high performance culture and service excellence, as well as gain public confidence in the administration of justice.

President Hage Geingob says the year of accountability also applies to the judiciary as this would greatly assist in gaining confidence among Namibians.

In light of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Global Citizens Human Rights Coalition, alongside various human rights organisations, religious leaders, youth and women organisations, are calling for the protection of the Freedom of Religion.

Enlightened Christian Gathering Church leader, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife have been granted R100 000 bail. The case has been postponed to the 10th of May 2019.

Incidences of gender-based violence are not showing any signs of reduction in Namibia. Thus, the community of Walvis Bay are working together to assist those widely affected by these social ills. Face of Namibia is a platform meant to inspire positive life-change and prevent gender based violence, through empowering Namibian women.

Apart from being a School of Veterinary Medicine UNAM’s Neudamm campus also runs a dairy farm. Neudamm Campus, which is also run as a farm, keeps different animals such as cattle, goats, wild animals and intensive livestock.

President Hage Geingob says he is disappointed the way the media, including the NBC, report on government activities, despite the transparency goal being pursued by his office.