Namibia’s High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, held a memorial service in honour of the late President Hage Geingob. The High Commissioner of Namibia to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, praised the late president’s qualities, saying a lot of lessons can be drawn from him as a leader. “He will be missed not only in Namibia but also by...
Hundreds of desperate unemployed teachers in the Zambezi region say they prefer a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ draw to secure employment over writing tests. This is because they believe the tests are rigged. The Namibian spoke to a group of unemployed graduates at Mavuluma Combined School on Thursday, where more than 300 teachers were invited to...
Marcos Llorente headed home in the 93rd minute to snatch Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw at La Liga leaders and bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday. The Spain midfielder rescued a point to keep Atletico’s faint title hopes alive and stop Los Blancos opening up a wider lead on second-placed Girona. Brahim Diaz, who replaced...
Injury-hit Borussia Dortmund were held to a goalless draw at Heidenheim on Friday, dropping crucial points in their bid for Champions League football next season. Promoted Heidenheim sat deep and frustrated Dortmund into mistakes, with the visitors struggling to recapture the form which saw them win three from three to start 2024. Dortmund, missing eight...
Juventus’ bid for a first Serie A title in four years hit a stumbling block on Saturday after Empoli snatched a surprise 1-1 draw from their 10-man hosts. Tommaso Baldanzi stunned Turin’s Allianz Stadium in the 70th minute of a stodgy encounter with Scudetto pretenders Juve, who missed the chance to move four points clear...
Namibia’s president has taken aim at Germany’s decision to back Israel in its genocide case before the International Court of Justice. His comments have drawn reaction at home and abroad. Namibia sharply criticized Germany, its former colonial ruler, earlier this month after the German government said it would support Israel against genocide allegations in a...
The FNB Women Super League kicked off its second round this past weekend, and it was a spectacle filled with excitement, goals, and standout performances. The players returned from a break, ready to showcase their skills and determination to make an impact in the league. UNAM “Bokkies” made a powerful statement as they went on...
Yoane Wissa scored the equaliser as the Democratic Republic of Congo came from behind to draw 1-1 with Zambia in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Kings Kangwa lobbed Zambia into an early lead in the Ivorian coastal city of San-Pedro after Congolese goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi came racing out of...