Defending champion Kavango West signalled their intention to retain the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup title after beating Kavango East with 2-1 in their opening match. Striker Richard Hausiku and Mathias Hausiku were in excellent form in a nail-biting action-packed derby. Meanwhile, the Kunene region played to a one-all draw in a match marred by a...
Arsenal will spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League after they held title rivals Liverpool to a pulsating 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday, while Manchester United crashed to a dismal 2-0 defeat at West Ham that piled pressure on Erik ten Hag. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal took an early lead through Gabriel Magalhaes,...
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament Diederik Vries has voiced concerns regarding the administration of the Livestock Support Programme and the handling of crucial aid for drought-stricken farmers. He wants Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to explain to the public, specifically farmers how beneficiaries are selected. He said the Disaster Risk Fund, overseen by...
Regional leaders from the Spanish football federation are demanding the immediate resignation of the organisation’s President. Luis Rubiales has been under mounting pressure to step down since kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips during celebrations after the recent World Cup Final. The post Pressure mounts on Spanish Football Federation president amid controversy first appeared...
A former magistrate facing two counts of rape is applying to be released on bail on new grounds. This week’s bail application was Jaco Kennedy’s third attempt, after his previous tries fell flat, including a petition to the Supreme Court. This time, Kennedy claims that his right to liberty is being infringed upon as he...
The Windhoek City Council recently erected a rail along Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue to reduce accidents. On Thursday, city spokesperson Harold Akwenye said the rails were installed between KFC and Wika Service Station to enhance safety and to reduce the occurrence of accidents. “We encourage pedestrians to cross the roads at designated crossing spaces,” Akwenye said,...
Concern is mounting that recent truck attacks on two of SA’s key transport routes could deal another blow to confidence and harm the economy. News24 reports that the timing of the incidents, coming as SA marked the two-year anniversary of the 2021 July riots, has raised eyebrows, while business leaders say it may just add...
Euro 2024 hosts Germany lost 1-0 to Poland in a friendly in Warsaw on Friday, with Jakub Kiwor’s first-half goal piling more pressure on coach Hansi Flick. Poland’s victory was just their second over their neighbours in 22 games dating back to 1933, and left Germany with a single win in four games since their...