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Barcelona stumble again as lowly Getafe grab point
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Barcelona stumble again as lowly Getafe grab point

Barcelona’s faltering La Liga title challenge suffered another setback after they surrendered a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 at relegation-threatened Getafe. A surprise 1-0 loss for leaders Atletico Madrid at Leganes on Saturday afternoon presented Hansi Flick’s third-placed side a chance to move within three points of top spot. But having won just one of...

Medvedev fined half prize money for Australian Open antics
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Medvedev fined half prize money for Australian Open antics

MELBOURNE – Daniil Medvedev has been fined more than half his Australian Open prize money for his behaviour at Melbourne Park. The Russian, a three-time beaten finalist, crashed out of the tournament in the second round following a five-set loss to American teenager Learner Tien, during which he received a point penalty after throwing his...

MTC Maris Cup set for the weekend 
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MTC Maris Cup set for the weekend 

Football fever is on a heightened level, with the much-anticipated first-ever edition of the MTC Maris Cup set to commence with the round of 16 this weekend at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium.  Ahead of the historic cup – which officially in MTC records becomes the single-biggest cup prize money on the local football circuits,...

Cricket Namibia hits the ground running 
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Cricket Namibia hits the ground running 

Cricket Namibia (CN), one of the country’s most successful federations, has started the year with renewed energy.  In a statement, CN highlighted 2024 as a phenomenal year filled with accomplishments that made a significant mark. Three standouts include: the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, as the start of their stadium construction is setting the stage for...

Mamelodi Sundowns dominate HopHydro Cup … as host CBS take second place 
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Mamelodi Sundowns dominate HopHydro Cup … as host CBS take second place 

As the dust settles, Mamelodi Sundowns will return home with the first-ever HopHydro U/18 Soccer Cup trophy, a testament to their exceptional performance and tactical mastery throughout the tournament.  The South African side, brimming with youthful talent, showcased their supremacy in style after three days of electrifying action at Jan Mohr Field in Windhoek.  In...

Mixed results for Julinho Athletic over the weekend 
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Mixed results for Julinho Athletic over the weekend 

Julinho Athletic FC faced a weekend of mixed results with a hard-fought victory on Saturday, followed by a disappointing loss the next day in the Debmarine Premier League.  The team’s coach, Nelson Luis, was quick to reflect on the 1-0 win over Bucks Buccaneers at the Unam Stadium, describing it as a challenging encounter.  “We...

All systems go for Guina’s showdown.
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All systems go for Guina’s showdown.

ONGWEDIVA – The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is ready to pull today’s by-election in the Guinas constituency of the Oshikoto region. The readiness was revealed by De Wet Siluka, the Commission’s spokesperson, in an interview with this publication. According to Siluka, all polling stations have been provided with the necessary equipment and sufficient personnel...

Ka kwatwa onghonga kokaana keedula omuwoi
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Ka kwatwa onghonga kokaana keedula omuwoi

Auleria Wakudumo  Opolifi moshitukulwa shaShikoto oya patulula oshibofa shekwatonghonga sha dja eshi okakadona keedula nhano ka kwatwa vati keenghono kokamwainamati keedula omuwoi. Eshi osha ningwa vati mefudo laDecemba odula ya dja ko, sha ningilwa koTsintsabis mOshikoto. Komufala wopolifi moshitukulwa shaShikoto, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku okwa koleka oshiningwanima eshi.  Nashikaku okwa holola ta ti vati ounona aveshe...

Okashelu ka dipaa umwe, vatatu va xupa
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Okashelu ka dipaa umwe, vatatu va xupa

Auleria Wakudumo  Omukainhu weedula 28 okwa xulifa eshi onduda omo va li va nangala ya kwatwa koluvadi.  Oshiningwanima osha ningilwa komukunda Nkonke moshitukulwa shaKavango West keengulasha dEtine, lwopo 04h00.  Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Johanna Nzawo, omukalimo wokomukunda Matata mOkavango West.   Oshiningwanima osha kolekwa kukomufala wopolifi moshitukulwa shaKavango West, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo. Sakuwa-Neo okwa holola...

Omahoololo moGuinas nena 
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Omahoololo moGuinas nena 

Omupopiliko wokakomisi komahoololo, Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), De Wet Siluka okwa ti aishe oya pwa okulongekida okuninga omahoololo oukansela koshikandjohoololo shaGuinas nena. Okwa ti ovanambelewa vo-ECN ova pewa omadeulo opo va dule okuyakula nawa oshiwana pefimbo tashi ka hoolola. Omahoololo otaa ningwa sha landula efyo lakansela ou kwa li ta wilike oshikandjohoololo shaGuinas, Elias...