insert_link Namibia AFCON 2024 : “We play for the Namibian nation” – Benjamin Senior national football team coach, Collin Benjamin, has said while no one is optimistic about the Brave Warriors’ chances in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), their objective is to represent Namibia with pride. Benjamin said this after their goalless draw with Ghana in Kumasi Monday night, ahead of their trip to Ivory Coast. Namibia is drawn in Group E alongside Mali, Tunisia, and neighbours South Africa. In […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Liverpool suffer an injury setback Liverpool have suffered a blow after England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out for several weeks with a knee injury suffered in last weekend's FA Cup win at Arsenal.Reds assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed Alexander-Arnold's injury when he spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg against Fulham.Alexander-Arnold was able to finish Sunday's 2-0 third round victory over the Gunners, but the knee […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Changes to tennis Tour start times to combat late matches The ATP and WTA, the two bodies that run the majority of men and women's professional tennis respectively, introduced measures Tuesday aimed at minimising the scourge of late finishes.Tennis tournaments have been plagued by matches that drag on long into the night, and even early morning.The ATP and WTA said that no match on their Tours will now start after 11pm, while matches unable to start on the court before […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 6
insert_link Health / Medical New Year, New You: Tips for Establishing and Maintaining an Exercise Routine Are you looking to start the new year with a renewed commitment to your health and fitness? We've got you covered with some practical tips to help you establish and stick to an exercise routine, with a particular focus on outdoor activities. 1. Embrace the Great Outdoors If the thought of being confined to a gym doesn't excite you, consider taking your workouts outside. Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, running, […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical Saving Lives: The Importance and Benefits of Donating Blood Have you ever wondered what happens to the blood that you donate? Did you know that donating blood can save lives and has numerous benefits for the donors as well? Blood donation is an essential way of life that has proven to make a significant difference in the lives of many people. With the Namibian Blood Transfusion Service still facing a critically low supply of blood, here are some reasons […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 29
insert_link Africa BlueInvest Africa 2024: Calling African Entrepreneurs BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and 4 July 2024. The deadline for applications is 26 January 2024. BlueInvest Africa 2024 marks the second edition of this important business event, initiated by the […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Back to School in Namibia: A Journey Towards Education and Empowerment As the December holidays draw to a close, the excitement, and in some cases trepidation, of going back to school is mounting. Like many countries, Namibia attaches immense importance to education, considering it a crucial tool for progress and empowerment. Education in Namibia: A Pathway to Empowerment: Namibia places a high value on education as a means to uplift individuals and the entire nation. With a vision to become a […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 33
insert_link Sport Exciting Men’s draw at the Australian Open Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and in the absence of injured Rafael Nadal several younger players are out to stop him. AFP Sport highlights five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday: He may be 36 but the 24-time Grand Slam winner is still the man to beat after another hugely successful 2023, which included overcoming Stefanos Tsitsipas […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
insert_link Sport All Blacks coach wants to include foreign-based players New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Tuesday he was pressing New Zealand Rugby to change its sacrosanct rule banning overseas-based players from Test selection, saying he wanted to pick from the best available. The governing body has refused to budge on the issue, believing selecting players enticed overseas on big-money contracts would weaken the domestic game at Super Rugby and provincial level. As recently as last month, chief […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
