Representing the SADC
South Africa captain and loose forward Siya Kolisi has again been included in a pre-2023 Rugby World Cup training camp, even though he is recovering from a serious knee injury. The 31-year-old, who led the Springboks to victory at the last Rugby World Cup in Japan four years ago, has been sidelined since April and … Read More “Springboks pick injured captain Kolisi for Durban camp – The Namibian” »
Paris Saint-Germain clinched a French record 11th league title on Saturday as Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw away at Strasbourg. Messi’s opener was cancelled out by a Kevin Gameiro equaliser, but the result gave PSG an unassailable four-point lead over second-placed Lens with one match of the season remaining. PSG moved ahead of … Read More “PSG win record 11th French title – The Namibian” »
Zimbabwean Terrence Dzvukamanja scored in added time to give favourites Orlando Pirates a 2-1 victory over Sekhukhune United on Saturday in the South African FA Cup final. A sell-out 50,000 crowd in Pretoria saw United take an early lead through Sibusiso Vilakazi and Tapelo Xoki equalise off a penalty in first-half added time. The match … Read More “Last-gasp goal gives Pirates dramatic final win – The Namibian” »
Inter Milan secured their place in next season’s Champions League with a 3-2 win over Atalanta which showed some fine form heading into the final of Europe’s top club competition next month. Simone Inzaghi’s side rose to second in Serie A with an entertaining win over Atalanta after an early blitz from Romelu Lukaku and … Read More “Inter see off Atalanta and secure Champions League qualification – The Namibian” »
It was a heartbreaking finish for the Stormers as Munster scored a try in the 75th minute to take the lead and win 19-14 in the final of the United Rugby Championship (URC) in Cape Town on Saturday. Munster, who had two players off with yellow cards in the game, defended for all they were … Read More “Heroic Munster break Stormers hearts as they claim URC title – The Namibian” »
Primoz Roglic of the Jumbo-Visma team won an uphill battle to virtually assure himself a Giro d’Italia title and earn some redemption for a meltdown in similar circumstances three years ago. Roglic overtook overnight leader Geraint Thomas on an uphill individual time trial from Tarviso to Monte Lussari despite the horror of a late chain … Read More “Roglic assured of Giro title as Thomas cracks – The Namibian” »
Luton completed a fairytale journey to the Premier League after beating Coventry on penalties in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Saturday. The Hatters secured a fourth promotion in 10 seasons 6-5 in the shootout after the sides were tied at 1-1 after 120 minutes. Financial experts estimate promotion to world football’s most watched … Read More “Luton complete fairytale rise to Premier League riches – The Namibian” »
Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga with a last gasp goal on Saturday when Jamal Musiala sealed a 2-1 win in the 90th minute at Cologne as overnight leaders Borussia Dortmund were held 2-2 at home to Mainz. The England-raised Germany forward Musiala will long be remembered as sealing this 11th straight Bundesliga for Bayern, who … Read More “Musiala takes Bayern to 11th straight title after Dortmund held – The Namibian” »
The deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Ebson Uanguta, has highlighted the crucial role of economic reporting on central banking and economic issues. He said this during a two-day annual economic media reporting workshop at Swakopmund on Wednesday. Uanguta elaborated on the interconnection of global economies and the consequent impact on economic and … Read More “Central bank reiterates need for good business journalism – The Namibian” »
Three of four cubs born to a Namibian cheetah translocated to India last year have died during the past week, as a heatwave sent temperatures soaring in the region where the animals are being kept. The cubs were the first cheetahs to be born in India in more than 70 years.Once widespread in India, cheetahs … Read More “Namibian cheetah’s cubs die in Indian national park – The Namibian” »
