Desert Jewels to play in Australia

Desert Jewels to play in Australia

Senior national netball team head coach, Julene Meyer says the Debmarine Namibia Desert Jewels’ trip to Australia will provide national players with an opportunity to learn from opponents who play the game professionally. Netball Namibia is sending a team of 15 athletes and officials to participate in the prestigious Pacific Netball Series, which will take place from 10 to 15 June 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. Team Namibia is […]

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World

Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico’s first woman president

By Daniel Rook and Jean Arce Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday, preliminary official results showed, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence. Crowds of flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory. The 61-year-old former Mexico City mayor, a scientist by training, […]

June 3, 2024 52

World

New Caledonia separatists urge Paris to drop voting reform

Separatists in French Pacific territory New Caledonia pressed Paris Monday to drop a planned voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest. The Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) -- named for the indigenous people who fear being marginalised by the changes -- said President Emmanuel Macron should "be clear in his words by stating clearly he will... abandon the constitutional reform", which has yet to be […]

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Science & Technology

Microsoft to invest $3.2 bn in AI in Sweden

Microsoft said Monday it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden, the US company said in a statement. The group will train 250,000 people by 2027 to boost AI knowledge and competence and also increase capacity at its three data centres in the country, the statement said, adding that the investment was Microsoft's biggest ever in Sweden. […]

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Sport

Australia name Olympic marathon team after ugly selection row

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jess Stenson was named in Australia's Paris marathon team Monday at the expense of four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman after an ugly selection row. Weightman was bidding to become the first Australian track and field athlete to compete at five Olympics and qualified third fastest behind Sinead Diver and Genevieve Gregson for the three-member women's team. But with six runners all under the qualifying time, selectors […]

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South Africa

Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government

By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government. For 30 years the ANC had a comfortable majority which allowed it to […]

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Namibia

Namibia defeat Oman in T20 World Cup after super over drama

Namibia scored a thrilling super over victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash in Barbados on Sunday. David Wiese was the hero for the Africans, blasting 13 runs in Namibia's super over total of 21 before then restricting Oman to 10 runs to seal victory. The match at Kensington Oval went to a super over after a nerve-jangling low-scoring battle which saw Oman bundled out […]

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Namibia

City of Windhoek to launch the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign in Windhoek tomorrow

The City of Windhoek will tomorrow launch the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign in Windhoek. This campaign is part of the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of our city. Here is the City of Windhoek's spokesperson Lydia Amutenya.

May 31, 2024 36

Business / Economics

First National Bank of Namibia has launched a portable card payment solution

First National Bank of Namibia has launched a portable card payment solution for businesses known as Speedee. According to FNB, Speedee is a cost-effective, convenient, and compact point-of-sale device that allows merchants to accept payments anywhere and anytime, making managing their businesses more efficient. Benefits of Speedee include dual SIM and wireless connectivity, technical support - offered telephonically across the country, an E-receipting system, daily activity reports, and […]

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