Seventh seed Ruud into French Open second round

Seventh seed Ruud into French Open second round

Norway's Casper Ruud started his bid for a maiden French Open title, after final defeats in each of the past two years, with a comfortable win against Brazilian qualifier Felipe Meligeni Alves on Tuesday. Ruud, who won clay-court titles in Barcelona and Geneva in the build-up to Roland Garros, cruised to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 victory and will next face either Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain or Monegasque […]

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Local

Under 21 soccer tourney exceeds players expectations

After 176 competing players, 1,126 playing minutes, 90,963 reach, and 24,371 engagements on social media, the Bank Windhoek Ramblers Under 21 Soccer Tournament third edition crowned Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) as this year’s champions. SKW emerged as champions after a hard-fought battle against Kasaona Football Academy (FA). The game started with Kasaona FA taking an early lead, stunning SKW supporters with George Gaweseb's goal that sent […]

May 28, 2024 10

Local

Small businesses big impact: Boosting SMEs to drive economic growth

In the face of a recovering economy, soaring inflation, and high interest rates, small business owners in Namibia are navigating challenging times. Now more than ever, supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is imperative, given their significant contribution to the Namibian economy. It is estimated that there are over 40 000 SMEs in Namibia, supporting the livelihoods of more than 200 000 people and contributing approximately […]

May 28, 2024 9

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Opinion Pieces

Economic and Business Advice for the next President

Opinion Piece by Josef Kefas Sheehama There are a number of important business and economic issues that the incoming President should take care of as we anticipate the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections. As an independent researcher in economic and business matters, I advise the incoming president to prioritize trade and industrial policies and foster positive relationships with international trade in order to attract investors […]

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Local

Agra and Agra Staff Initiative Fund (ASIF) Heartfelt Contribution to the Droogte Hulp Namibia Fund

In the heart of our beloved country, we all feel the weight of the drought that grips our land. Every conversation seems to circle back to the desperate need for rain. Each day, we hear the stories of our treasured clients—our farmers—caught in the grip of this relentless natural disaster. They face an unyielding reality: animals perishing, school fees unpaid, and the constant struggle to […]

May 28, 2024 14

Namibia

IUM launches million-dollar project to fund needy students

https://youtu.be/ufGlM6pcThE By Finna Kahili, via News on One The International University of Management (IUM) has launched the Go FundMe project, initiated by the Student Representative Council (SRC) to help students with financial difficulties. The project, themed "Empowering Futures: Bridging the Education Gap," aims to raise N$1 million to support not only IUM students who are facing financial challenges, but also those who wish to study at […]

May 28, 2024 24

Sport

New Zealand Rugby set for pivotal vote after breakaway threat

New Zealand Rugby will hold a crucial vote Thursday over who runs the game in the country that could see top players split from the governing body if they don't get their way. Months of bubbling discord are set to reach a head at NZR's special general meeting in the capital Wellington. Powerbrokers will vote for one of two proposals about a new leadership structure for the national […]

May 28, 2024 9

Sport

Senegal ex-rifleman in his 90s to carry Olympic flame in France

At over 90 years old, former Senegalese rifleman Oumar Dieme considers it something of a miracle that he will be carrying the Olympic flame as part of the opening of this summer's Paris Games. In the shade of mango and silk-cotton trees, he recounts his time in the "Senegalese tirailleurs" -- a corps of African infantrymen who fought for France during the two world wars and various decolonisation […]

May 28, 2024 7

Sport

Djokovic looks to overcome ‘bumps in road’ at French Open

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season. The world number one, seeking a fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is enduring his worst run since 2018. Djokovic, 37, has not won a title in 2024 and has yet to make a final with semi-final spots at the Australian Open and […]

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