ISTANBUL – More than 7 600 Syrian migrants crossed the Turkish border to return home in the five days after the fall of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, Turkey’s interior minister said yesterday. In a statement on X, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya listed the total number of Syrians “who returned voluntarily from Turkey” each day between...
ABUJA – West African leaders from the regional group ECOWAS were meeting yesterday for a summit, with security and the departure from the bloc of three military-led governments high on the agenda. Before the Economic Community of West Africa States meeting, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger reaffirmed as “irreversible” their decision to quit the bloc,...
The Africa Cup Netball tournament has officially ended after a week of thrilling action at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. South Africa emerged victorious in both the women’s and men’s categories, securing the top spots in the exciting competition. Below are some pictures capturing the intensity of the matches, the passionate supporters and the love...
Carol //Garoes, a key figure in the development of netball in Africa, shared her thoughts on the evolution of the sport, particularly in relation to men’s netball, during an interview at the Africa Netball Cup. //Garoes, who played a pivotal role in introducing men’s netball to Namibia and other African countries during her tenure as...
The secretary general of Netball Namibia, Sophia Simon, shared insights into the extensive preparations that were undertaken to ensure the successful hosting of the Africa Netball Cup at the MTC Dome at the coast. In an interview with New Era Sport, Simon said, “Netball Namibia undertook extensive preparations to ensure the successful hosting of the...
Loide Hanyana is known as one of the hardest-working players in the Desert Jewels’ squad. Despite being considered one of the smaller players in the team, she embodies the saying, “dynamite comes in small packages,” as she consistently delivers powerful performances on the court. New Era (NE) had the chance to sit down with the...
Representing her country at 19, Unam Jaguars’ netball player Grace Mutyayi has made an impressive mark on the court. For her, playing at the senior level was both a dream come true and a source of immense pride. “It’s a feeling of immense pride, and it means a lot to me personally. I have worked...
Goal defender Cornelia Mupenda who competed in the just-ended Africa Netball Cup, has been offered a chance to play in the Singapore Netball League. New Era Sport sat with the netball star for a one-on-one interview. How does it feel to compete in the Africa Netball Cup while also being recognised internationally by the Singapore...
At 26 years, Shaponi Telwin Tjiuongua is quickly becoming one of Namibia’s most prominent male netball players, with aspirations of one day representing his country on the international stage. Tjiuongua, known for his versatility on the court, played a pivotal role in the Namibian men’s team’s performance at the prestigious Africa Netball Cup. His passion...
In-form Khomas Nampol continued their impressive start to the Premier League season on Friday, defeating FC Ongos at Independence Stadium in the capital. The 1-0 victory keeps them atop the table with 10 points after winning three out of their four matches. Mighty Gunners follow closely in second place with the same number of points...