Poland beat Wales on ‘cruel’ penalties to qualify for Euro 2024

Poland beat Wales on ‘cruel’ penalties to qualify for Euro 2024

Poland denied Wales a place at a third consecutive European Championship on penalties after the sides could not be separated in a tense 0-0 draw in Cardiff on Tuesday. Leeds winger Dan James was the only player to fail to score in the shootout as Poland's five perfect spot-kicks earned them a place alongside France, the Netherlands and Austria in Group D at Euro 2024. Wales' new generation, […]

March 27, 2024 5

Sport

Top volleyball tourney invades the coast

On Saturday, 30 until Sunday, 31 March 2024, the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) will host the eagerly awaited Bank Windhoek-NVF Doc Tournament at the Dome in Swakopmund. This year marks a significant milestone as NVF celebrates four decades of exhilarating volleyball action and camaraderie at the Doc Tournament. With the steadfast support of its partner, Bank Windhoek, NVF is proud to continue this tradition of excellence and sportsmanship. […]

March 26, 2024 23

Business / Economics

Fitch Ratings Rates Namibia’s Development Bank as Outlook Stable

Opinion Piece, By Josef Kefas Sheehama Fitch Ratings has affirmed DBN's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at 'BB-' and it’s National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+. These credit ratings cover the widest range of credit risk factors and have no limitations. The Namibian Development Bank (DBN) is the country's flagship and largest policy bank, contributing to economic and social development. Its strategy is in line with national development […]

March 26, 2024 24

Business / Economics

Costly mistakes to avoid as a Namibian farmer

By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry, Agribank Many livelihoods in Namibia rely directly or indirectly on agriculture and the products that reward the hardworking men and women who farm as a way of life. It is important to note that the journey of a farmer requires hard work, determination, dedication, and a sense of innovation. One must always be aware of common mistakes that are […]

March 26, 2024 50

Namibia

Ruacana Easter tournament taking place this weekend

The Ruacana Town Council has invested N.dollars 350 000 in the hosting of the town’s 11th Easter Tournament. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 29 March to 01 April 2024. In an interview with Nampa on Monday, tournament organiser Simaneka Nendongo said a total of N.dollars 148 000 will be put aside for prizes, with the rest of the amount used for other expenses. Nendongo indicated that […]

March 26, 2024 17

Sport

Mbappe fires France warning after Germany friendly defeat

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his team's friendly loss to Germany at the weekend should serve as a warning going into Euro 2024, for which Les Bleus are one of the leading contenders. "We need to be aware that if we play like that in the big matches that lie ahead of us, we are setting ourselves up for major disappointment," Mbappe said on Monday, following Saturday's 2-0 defeat […]

March 26, 2024 11

Sport

Germany coach Nagelsmann wants to avoid the ‘hysteria’

German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann said Monday that he wants to avoid the "hysteria" following his side's impressive 2-0 victory against France last weekend. "I don't want to get caught up in this hysteria," said Nagelsmann during a press conference ahead of Germany's friendly match against the Netherlands on Tuesday. "In football, you always have to back up a performance. A one-hit wonder, that can be nice, […]

March 26, 2024 7

Sport

England centurion Care retires from Test rugby

Scrum-half Danny Care said on Monday playing for England "meant an awful lot" to him after announcing his retirement from Test rugby. Harlequins' Care, 37, played his 101st and final England game in this month's Six Nations loss against France - 16 years after making his debut in 2008. "Playing for England has meant the world," Care said on social media. "It's meant an awful lot for me to […]

March 26, 2024 5

Uncategorized

Brazil’s Gabigol handed two-year ban for anti-doping ‘fraud’

Flamengo's Brazil forward Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, has been suspended for two years for attempted fraud during a doping test, a Brazilian sports court said on Monday. Gabigol, 27, was alleged to have made things difficult during a surprise anti-doping test last April at the club's headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. During the test last year, according to local media, Gabigol failed to comply with the schedule, disrespected […]

March 26, 2024 8