Italy ‘in reconstruction’ after chastening World Cup, says Allan

Italy head into the Six Nations as rank outsiders following a dismal World Cup but fly-half Tommaso Allan believes they have the talent to turn things around as they prepare to kick off against England in Rome on Saturday. "I think we're capable of doing well in the tournament this year," he told AFP. "We have some really dangerous three-quarters and forwards who are good with the ball. […]

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Sport

Bob Beamon auctions off 1968 Olympic long jump medal

Half a century after his 29-foot long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, Bob Beamon's record still stands -- though he is ready to part with his gold medal. "It's time for me to pass it on," the 77-year-old told AFP, ahead of the award's auction by Christie's on Thursday in New York. Beamon's historic leap -- technically at 8.9 meters, or 29 feet and 2 1/4 […]

January 31, 2024 5

Namibia

MTC announces N.dollars 3 million volleyball sponsorship

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) on Tuesday announced a three-year sponsorship worth N.dollars 3 million to the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF). MTC’s Chief Human Capital and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, described the sponsorship as an opportunity to nurture talent and growth, adding that this will assist with the formation of the MTC volleyball premiership. He said the MTC premiership will be contested by eight male and eight female teams […]

January 30, 2024 29

Local

Inauguration of Emmaus Kindergarten in Karibib

The German Embassy Windhoek supported the Emmaus Kindergarten in Usab, Karibib with a grant of N$ 357 000 in 2023, through its micro-project fund. The Emmaus Kindergarten (formerly known as Sunshine Kindergarten) had been established in 2002. Since then, the Kindergarten grew and through various fundraising campaigns, the dedicated principal Mrs. Amanda Bluhm was able to acquire a plot and have a building constructed with enough space to welcome […]

January 30, 2024 9

Local

Bank of Namibia announces new board members.

The Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Meshack Tjirongo, Adv. Eliaser Nekwaya and Mr. Peter Kruger as non-executive members of the Bank’s Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Mr. Ehrenfried Meroro as a non-executive board member. These appointments, in line with Section 9 of the Bank of Namibia Act (2020), will take effect from 1 February 2024. Mr. Peter Kruger is currently […]

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Namibia

Future Media and Sanlam Namibia announce the partnership for Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024

Future Media is proud to announce Sanlam as their official partner for the Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024. The event, which was started in 2022, has raised over N$340,000 with the aim of supporting education in Namibia. Namibia faces numerous challenges in providing its students with access to better quality education. Acknowledging this, Future Media believes it is the collective responsibility of Namibian corporates to support organisations that […]

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Namibia

SADC Council of Ministers meets over cholera outbreak

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers on Monday to discuss the cholera outbreak being experienced in several member states. Speaking during the virtual meeting, Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers, Téte António, said the meeting sought to take collective and coordinated action to prevent and control cholera in the region. “In our meeting today we seek to […]

January 30, 2024 5

Entertainment

The First Super Bowl in Las Vegas Will Be Nothing Short of Legendary

Las Vegas further solidifies its stance as the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World on Sunday, Feb. 11, when Allegiant Stadium becomes the main stage for Super Bowl LVIII. Ahead of the anticipated event, Vegas launched the Excessive Celebration Encouraged campaign urging fans and visitors to support excessive celebration with a Change.org petition and music video featuring NFL iconic excessive celebrator Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and GRAMMY Award nominee Tobe Nwigwe. The first Super Bowl to […]

January 30, 2024 15

Sport

Nuggets down Bucks in Rivers opener; Wolves roll Thunder

Nikola Jokic scored a 25-point triple double as the Denver Nuggets handed new Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers a 113-107 defeat Monday in his first game in charge. The heavyweight showdown between the reigning NBA champions and the 2021 champion Bucks did not disappoint, with two-time Most Valuable Player Jokic dominating at both ends of the floor. The Serbian star finished with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists […]

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