Uganda book their slot for the 2024 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup

Uganda book their slot for the 2024 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup

Uganda will make their first appearance at a cricket World Cup next year after qualifying yesterdayfor the T20 tournament to be hosted by the West Indies and the United States. A nine-wicket win over Rwanda secured Uganda second place in the African regional qualifying event, joining Namibia at the 2024 T20 World Cup while eliminating Zimbabwe from contention. Uganda bowled Rwanda out for just 65 and knocked off the runs […]

December 1, 2023 13

Sport

Paris 2024 already creating a more active nation

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 are already providing tangible social legacies to all layers of French society, benefitting millions of people, businesses and communities throughout the country, an interim evaluation report of the Paris 2024 legacies says. The report has been produced by a group of experts from the Centre de Droit et d’Economie du Sport (CDES) of Limoges, the Pluricité group and the Phare Agency, and has been complimented by the Ipama and Sport 1.5. It follows new guidelines from the Organisation […]

December 1, 2023 76

Sport

IOC approves final Olympic event programme principles for LA28

Following the IOC Executive Board (EB)’s approval of the discipline programme and the IOC Session decisions taken in October 2023 on Organising Committee-proposed sports and pending sports, the IOC EB, meeting this week in Paris, approved the event programme principles for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028. 30 November 2023 - The principles framework has been proposed by the IOC Olympic Programme Commission to assist and guide International Federations (IFs) in formulating proposals for their event programmes, in line […]

December 1, 2023 5

Business / Economics

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 30 November

Danny Meyer is the Director of local consultancy firm SMEs Compete that helps Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow business, create wealth and generate employment. In this interview he tells Angie why SMEs are so vital to the economy and why they should receive a lot more support. https://iono.fm/e/1386256

December 1, 2023 17

Business / Economics

The RMA Spotlight – 30 November

CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia, Fenni Nghikevali, tells Michell what it is like to work with over 900 Chartered Accountants, how she met the love of her life in the industry, how to deal with both junior and senior employees, how to ensure a longer tenure for CAs in Namibia, and much more. https://iono.fm/e/1386242

December 1, 2023 34

Local

Puma Energy Namibia wants tourists to travel safely and energised on roads

Puma Energy Namibia wishes visitors travelling on Namibia’s roads to reach their destinations safely, as they are considered valued guests and important stakeholders in boosting the local tourism industry and economy. True to Namibian hospitality, the energy company wishes tourists to fully enjoy and be impressed with the country, its natural scenery, wildlife, attractions, people, cultures, and cuisine, so that they would likely return in future. It is of utmost […]

November 30, 2023 34

Sport

French Alps only candidate for 2030 Winter Olympics

The French Alps are the sole candidate to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, sources close to negotiations with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday. The French bid now moves to targeted dialogue with the IOC, at the expense of the two other candidates, Sweden and Switzerland. The hosts for both the 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics will be announced next summer. Only Salt Lake City in the United States […]

November 30, 2023 5

Sport

Farrell out of Six Nations for “mental wellbeing”

England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement on Wednesday, English Premiership club Saracens said the 32-year-old would continue to captain and play for them. "Owen Farrell has decided to take a break from international rugby in order to prioritise his and his family's mental […]

November 30, 2023 4

Sport

Arsenal blast their way into the last 16

Arsenal powered into the Champions League last 16 as Group B winners after a four-goal blitz in the space of 14 minutes inspired their 6-0 rout of hapless Lens on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta's side needed one point to be certain of reaching the knockout stages, but they didn't settle for that target as they demolished their overmatched French opponents on a freezing night at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz, Gabriel […]

November 30, 2023 8