Lace-up for Bank Windhoek’s Red Run

Lace-up for Bank Windhoek’s Red Run

The Bank Windhoek Red Run, previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, is shaping up to be a memorable, active, and thrilling experience. The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek and is scheduled to take place on 10 August 2024 in Windhoek, starting at Zoo Park. Anticipating a day of high energy and physical activity, it will challenge participants to […]

July 23, 2024 16

Sport

Macron says France is ready to host Paris Olympics

President Emmanuel Macron said France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes' Village on Monday, four days before the Games begin. The Games return to the French capital for the first time since 1924, largely using temporary venues constructed in the centre of the city. "We are ready and we will be ready throughout the Games," Macron said. "We have been working on […]

July 23, 2024 23

Sport

Tiger’s teen son Charlie fires 12-over 82 at US Junior Amateur

Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, fired a 12-over par 82 in Monday's opening stroke-play round of the US Junior Amateur championship. Tiger Woods walked the course watching his son but tournament rules prevented him from serving as Charlie's caddie at Oakland Hills Country Club in suburban Detroit. Charlie Woods birdied both par-5 holes but also made four bogeys and five double bogeys on […]

July 23, 2024 29

Sport

Marseille sign Tottenham’s Hojbjerg on loan

French Ligue 1 club Marseille announced Monday the arrival on loan of Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. "Olympique de Marseille are delighted to announce the signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Tottenham Hotspur FC. The 28-year-old midfielder has joined the club on loan with an option to buy after passing his medical," the club said in a statement on its website. Denmark international Hojbjerg […]

July 23, 2024 8

Sport

Mexico name veteran Javier Aguirre as new coach

Veteran Mexican coach Javier Aguirre was brought back as national football manager on Monday in an attempt to revive the team's 2026 World Cup hopes. He replaces Jaime Lozano, who was dropped last week after rejecting a proposal by the football federation that included a demotion for the international tournament, which Mexico will co-host. "We're very pleased to announce the arrival of Javier 'El Vasco' Aguirre as technical […]

July 23, 2024 7

Sport

Fast, not furious: Richardson eyes Olympic redemption

Three years after hitting rock bottom, Sha'Carri Richardson heads to the Olympics poised to conquer the pinnacle of her sport. The 24-year-old Texan arrives in Paris as the reigning world champion over 100m, and the fastest woman in the world this year with a brisk 10.71sec under her belt. Factor in the relative disarray of her main rivals, and it's easy to see why Richardson is a heavy […]

July 23, 2024 7

Sport

Fiji seek to outshine Dupont and defend Olympic ‘legacy’

Iconic French rugby star Antoine Dupont kicks off Olympic action at the Paris Games on Wednesday in a move that could not have been better scripted. Rugby sevens will be held from July 24-30, with three days apiece for the men and women's tournaments at the Stade de France. Dupont, the captain of Toulouse and France in the 15-a-side format, has become one of the faces of the […]

July 23, 2024 19

Sport

Sri Lanka names Charith Asalanka to lead T20 team

Sri Lanka has named Charith Asalanka their new T20 captain Tuesday ahead of a white ball series against visiting India, the island's cricket board said Tuesday. The 27-year-old middle-order batsman replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down 11 days ago following Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup in June. The board did not say if it was making changes to the ODI squad currently led by Kusal […]

July 23, 2024 13

Local

O&L group announces notice of termination of Pick n Pay Namibia franchise agreement

The O&L Group, through WUM Properties (Pty) Ltd trading as Pick n Pay Namibia, owns and operates 19 Pick n Pay branded retail stores in Namibia under a franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa (as franchisor). The O&L Group, through WUM Properties (Pty) Ltd, has given notice to terminate the franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa by 30 June 2025. This strategic decision aligns […]

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