The Young Warriors have been drawn in a tough Group B against Zambia, Angola and Madagascar in the upcoming U/20 AFCON – COSAFA qualifier championship that will take place in the Maputo, Mozambique from 26 September to 5 October 2024.
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Checkmate
Windhoek High Court Judge Thomas Masuku this morning reversed the decision of the Electoral Commission of Namibia to deregister the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters as a political party.
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Farmer Loses Livestock to Leopard in Omaheke Region
A farmer from the Omaheke region’s Eiseb Block has lost 13 sheep after they were killed by a leopard recently. The affected farmer, Tjinavandu Kauapirura, confirmed that the wild animal also killed a calf, two foals, and one goat on separate days and is still roaming around Otjondjoroka village. Video: Contributed
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Shikongo Advances to 100m T11 Semi-Final at Paris Paralympics
Para-athlete Ananias Shikongo has advanced to the 100m T11 semi-final at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in France. Shikongo, alongside his guide runner Even Tjiuiju, won their 100m T11 qualifying heat this morning with a time of 11.39 seconds. All eyes will be on them as they aim to continue their success in the semi-final...
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Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series to Kick Off in Windhoek
The T20 International Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series is set to take place from 6 to 14 September at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This exciting tri-series will feature the Capricorn Eagles competing against Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates in a round-robin format. The team that finishes at the top of the table at the...
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Namibian Designers to Showcase at Batho Fashion Week in Botswana
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week has announced that Namibian fashion designers Armando van Wyk and Jody Claasen will be representing the country at the prestigious Batho Fashion Week in Gaborone, Botswana, on 5 and 6 September. This landmark opportunity comes as a result of a strategic partnership signed last year between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and...
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Brave Warriors May Face Cameroon U20 in Africa Cup Qualifier Amid Senior Team Dispute
Reports indicate that Namibia’s Brave Warriors may face Cameroon’s U20 national team in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match, after the senior national team declined to comply with instructions from the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT) to represent the country. Tensions have arisen between the Indomitable Lions’ senior team and FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o....
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Mbumba engages chinese business community
Engaging the Chinese business community from various sectors, President Nangolo Mbumba today highlighted Namibia’s favourable investment climate, inviting them to do business in the country. Mbumba is in Beijing, China for the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which starts today and ends on Friday.Photo: Namibian Presidency
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Ishitile poised for more medals
Paralympic athlete Lahja Ishitile, alongside her guide Sem Shimanda, is poised for an outstanding performance today, with their focus firmly on adding another medal to her collection in the T11 100 metre heat event, scheduled to start at 11h50. Following her recent triumph in the T11 400 metre, there are high expectations for another strong...
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Chindimma crowned Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina, a Nigerian-South African dual citizen who withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant due to controversies surrounding her Nigerian roots, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria yesterday. Adetshina withdrew from the pageant early last month after facing xenophobic attacks, when it was revealed that she had foreign-born parents.Photo: Contributed