Hurricane Newton leaves two dead in Mexico
Hurricane Newton triggered a large swell off Mexico's Baja California peninsula that sank a shrimp fishing boat on Tuesday, leaving two...
Government appeals for calm at universities
Government on Tuesday appealed for calm following violent protests over fee increases at some universities. GCIS acting director-general...
'Uncle Koos' dies
World renowned surrealist Namibian artist Koos van Ellinckhuijzen died at Swakopmund yesterday at the age of 74. The late Ellinckhuijzen...
SA-born Dave Wessels new Force coach
Struggling Super rugby club Force on Wednesday appointed Dave Wessels as new head coach for the next two seasons to replace the sacked...
US payment of $1.7 billion to Iran made entirely in cash
The Obama administration acknowledged late on Tuesday that its transfer of $1.7bn to Iran earlier this year was made entirely in cash,...
Pakistan to try father, British woman's ex for rape, murder
The Pakistani police are recommending that the ex-husband and the father of a British woman who was killed while on a family visit to...
Gabon leader Bongo accuses EU poll observers of bias
Gabon's embattled President Ali Bongo on Wednesday accused the EU observers that criticised his country's election of overlooking...
Swakopmund owes NamWater N$87m
The Swakopmund Municipality owes the national water utility Namwater N$74 million. This was revealed by Swakopmund Council member...
Djokovic sets up semi-final clash with Monfils
Defending champion Novak Djokovic booked a 10th straight US Open semi-final appearance when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired trailing 6-3, 6-2...
Global charity attacked in deadly wave of Kabul violence
Taliban militants attacked an international charity in Kabul on Tuesday during an hours-long assault labelled a "war crime" by Amnesty,...
