insert_link Sport New era as Wright named Wallabies captain for Wales Test Liam Wright was handed the Wallabies captaincy Thursday as coach Joe Schmidt gambled on a new-look team to get his reign off to a flying start against a Wales side reeling from seven straight defeats. The Queensland Reds flanker takes over from Will Skelton, who skippered them during their disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign under Eddie Jones last year. Skelton is based overseas and was not considered for […] todayJuly 4, 2024 13
insert_link Sport Fan frenzy as World Cup winners India finally return home India's T20 World Cup winners returned home to a heroes' welcome on Thursday with skipper Rohit Sharma and his players hailed by euphoric fans jostling to glimpse their stars. Frenzied crowds shouted "India, India" after they landed in New Delhi from the Caribbean, having been delayed for days by Hurricane Beryl. Whistles and wild cheers greeted the players as they walked out from the arrivals area with gold […] todayJuly 4, 2024 19
insert_link Sport Sinner, Alcaraz move on at Wimbledon as Osaka slumps on Centre Court return Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated Italian Davis Cup teammate Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) in a three-hour 42-minute duel. Berrettini, the 2021 runner-up, fired 65 winners, including 28 aces, past the top seed and […] todayJuly 4, 2024 15
insert_link Sport History-maker Cavendish eclipses Merckx with 35th Tour de France stage win Mark Cavendish made Tour de France history on Wednesday to eclipse Eddy Merckx and win a record 35th stage, the British veteran then pledging that his love affair with the great race was far from finished. The 39-year-old beat Merckx's mark, which had stood since 1975, on the fifth stage of this year's Tour near the Alps having equalled it in 2021. "It's my 15th Tour de France and […] todayJuly 4, 2024 10
insert_link World French PM urges united front to stop far-right takeover By Stuart Williams France's prime minister on Wednesday urged voters to form a united front to block the far right in legislative elections, warning the anti-immigration party of Marine Le Pen was the only faction capable of winning an absolute majority. With four days to go until the second round in the polls, France's political future remains up in the air as the far-right […] todayJuly 3, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South Africa inaugurates unprecedented unity government South Africa's new unity government under President Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in on Wednesday, the first of its kind in the country after 30 years of rule by the ANC. Ahead of the 32 ministers -- from six parties -- making up the cabinet, Paul Mashatile, who has been re-appointed deputy president, was the first to take the oath during the televised ceremony in Cape Town. […] todayJuly 3, 2024 21
insert_link Local The Nedbank CitiDash Returns Nedbank Namibia is thrilled to announce the launch of the Nedbank CitiDash, an exhilarating race designed for both novice and elite runners. Set to take place on 8 September 2024, this event promises a day of fun, fitness, and fierce competition. The Nedbank CitiDash aims to bring together the community in a celebration of health and athleticism. Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or just starting […] todayJuly 3, 2024 59
insert_link Namibia Update By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One An unidentified man was found dead on a high voltage powerline in Khomasdal near Acacia High School this morning. Police at the scene suspect that the man was electrocuted while attempting to commit suicide. The City of Windhoek Emergency Services officials removed the body from the power line. todayJuly 3, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Drought accelerates charcoal production in Outjo The Kunene Region has been heavily affected by drought, prompting farmers in the Outjo Constituency to diversify their income through the production of charcoal. Following a decade of poor rains and failed harvests, as well as livestock losses due to the drought, most commercial farmers in the constituency are facing dire consequences, with some affected residents relying on the government feeding programme for survival and others converting […] todayJuly 3, 2024 12