Three Namibian marathon runners missed the top 20 at the Zurich Seville Marathon in Spain, raising concerns for Olympic qualification. Olympic aspirations turned to disappointment for the three Namibian long-distance runners at the Zurich Seville Marathon, as none managed to crack the top 20, casting doubt on their Paris dreams. Helalia Johannes, a seasoned athlete...
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Decline and fall of Test cricket? Don’t tell West Indies or England
A few years ago, an award-winning film “Death of a Gentleman” drew attention to what appeared to be the steady decline of Test cricket as it struggled to ward off the popularity of the shorter game. On Sunday, however, Test match cricket, which has been on the scene since Australia and England first locked horns...
‘I just love you’: Tim Scott and Donald Trump’s other challengers fall in line
Donald Trump shared the stage at his New Hampshire victory party on Tuesday night with a team of former rivals and young conservative stars. Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy, who ran against and criticised Mr Trump just months ago, served as headliners. Speculation has grown that they may seek future White House posts – and...
NamPost profits fall by 15%
Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) saw its annual profits plunge by 15% in the year ended September 2023, weighed down by declining mail revenue and rising financial and operational costs. The state-owned postal operator, however, remained profitable and posted revenue growth of 9%, according to its financial results. “Good progress was made on positioning NamPost as...
‘Something wrong’ at Newlands after 23 wickets fall on first day of 2nd Test
South African batting consultant Ashwell Prince said “there was something wrong” at Newlands after an extraordinary 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second Test against India on Wednesday. South Africa were shot out for 55 and were struggling at 62 for three in their second innings, still 36 behind after India were...
Black Queens Fall to Namibia in WAFCON Qualifier Despite First-Leg Victory – Namibia Daily News
Staff Reporter JOHANNESBURG, December 6 — In a tightly contested match during the final qualifying round of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle experienced her first defeat at the helm as her team faced off against Namibia. The game, which took place in South Africa, ended with Namibia securing...
Barca fall behind Atletico after Rayo draw
Spanish champions Barcelona slipped up in a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in La Liga, continuing a worrying run of underwhelming performances. Surprise leaders Girona and Real Madrid in second now have the chance to extend their lead on the Catalans, fourth, over the next two days. Antoine Griezmann’s header earned Atletico Madrid...
Work together or fall like fools – Ndeitunga
Newly appointed Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has warned his staff members against infighting, and said they should work towards proper service delivery. “I know there are people who have PhDs in infighting. If I was the head of that university where they acquired those degrees, I would have withdrawn them,” he says. “We have to...
Irish have shed the ‘fall off a cliff’ mentality, says Farrell
Ireland have grown to be at ease with being ranked number one in the world, head coach Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge to contemplate heading into the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand on Saturday. The Irish have been number one since they recorded a historic series win in New Zealand...
Struggling to fall asleep at night? Here’s what not to eat before bedtime
There’s nothing worse than tossing and turning all night and then feeling like a zombie during the day. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your body to function at its best throughout the day. While there are many factors that can contribute to poor sleeping patterns, one should be mindful of what you...