MOSCOW – Russia yesterday stated a British man captured fighting on Ukraine’s side in the Kursk region faces charges of “terrorism” and acting as a “mercenary”, punishable by decades in prison. James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, was captured in November while fighting with Ukrainian forces in Kursk, the western Russian border region where Kyiv began...
TEHRAN – Iran yesterday stated it hoped the incoming US administration under Donald Trump would adopt a “realistic” approach and show “respect” for the interests of countries in the region. Trump was sworn in for a second term as US president yesterday. “We hope that the approaches and policies of the (new) US government will...
A brace by Phil Foden helped Manchester City get back to their best with a 6-0 trumping of Ipswich. City collapsed in midweek to drop more points away to Brentford, but produced a reminder of their quality with a scintillating attacking display at Portman Road. Foden broke the deadlock after 27 minutes before he set...
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as president of Real Madrid until 2029. The 77-year-old businessman stood unopposed after triggering the election process earlier this month. A statement from the reigning Spanish and European champions read: “With only one candidacy proclaimed by this electoral board and under article 40, section E, point 2 of the current...
The recently-concluded HopHydro Cup gave players and coaches an insightful look at how far the country is lacking when it comes to youth development. The visiting side, Mamelodi Sundowns U/18, dominated the tournament, and won all their matches to win the trophy in the end. Sundowns coach Michael Manzini said it’s a bit of a...
Khomas NamPol coach Fortune Eichab said they are barely holding onto the log lead after the weekend’s tough matches in the Debmarine Premier League. Eichab said they played tough opening matches, coming from the festive season. “We had numerous chances to score on Saturday against Young African, and we didn’t. We even got a red...
Michelle Doman and Rodger Suren won the elite women’s and elite men’s races, respectively, in the second edition of the 2025 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series, which took place at Copper Kettle in Windhoek on Sunday. Doman took top honours on the day after a sprint finish as well, ahead of Louise Breed, who...
The European Union has allocated N$20 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to bolster Namibia’s efforts in achieving national development goals aimed at fostering a transparent and equitable society resilient to corruption. This funding was announced during the launch of the Good Governance initiative, a collaborative effort involving UNDP Namibia and the Anti-Corruption...
Judge Shafimana Ueitele said he dislikes surprises when Job Amupanda’s legal team brought up their application for subpoenas of witnesses in the removal of the veterinary cordon fence, known as the Red line. Ueitele said he would not accommodate their application because they did not submit it on the date he indicated which was the...
Auleria Wakudumo Ovaneumbo vamwe vomomukunda Oshitoo moTsandi moshitukulwa shaMusati ova fiwa pomutenya koshilulu osho sha xwika eenduda adishe 12 meumbo, moule womafiku anhe. Mwene weumbo olo, Erastus Nekwaya okwa holola ta ti onghundana yonduda yotete ei yapya eye mu hanga koukamba Omaandaxa po23h00. Onduda vati oya tameka okupya manga ashike omukulukadi nounona veli poku kanangala. ...