insert_link Sport West Indies complete 3-0 T20I series rout of South Africa The West Indies completed a 3-0 sweep of their T20I series with South Africa after an eight wicket crushing of the Proteas at Sabina Park on Sunday. Set 164 to win, the Caribbean side raced to the target with 6.1 overs to spare and for the loss of just two wickets. Openers Brandon King and Johnson Charles put on 92 in 6.4 overs with Charles in particular punishing […] todayMay 27, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Newgarden wins second straight Indianapolis 500 Josef Newgarden of Team Penske denied a late challenge from Mexican Pato O'Ward to win a thrilling and incident packed Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, becoming the first back-to-back winner in 22 years. New Zealand's Scott Dixon finished third in the race which had been delayed by four hours due to heavy rain and lightning in the area. The crowd were rewarded for their patience during the storm delay with […] todayMay 27, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Cricket’s T20 giants and minnows ready to battle in USA and Caribbean Cricket's ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. The ninth edition of the tournament, in the fastest and most explosive form of the game, will be the biggest ever after the decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) […] todayMay 27, 2024 22
insert_link Sport Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit Rafael Nadal admits he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday. This year's event was expected to be the 14-time champion's farewell to Roland Garros, but he has since insisted he could not confirm "100 percent" it would be his last appearance. Nadal has only played four tournaments since January 2023 after suffering […] todayMay 27, 2024 9
Namibia Nearly 200 Khomas teachers honoured for academic excellence for 2023 https://youtu.be/CUIzAp2Zcn0 By Valeria Handobe, via News on One In a celebration of academic excellence, nearly 200 teachers in the Khomas region have been honoured for their outstanding performance in the 2023 academic year. The awards ceremony, held at Windhoek High School on Wednesday , aimed to recognise and reward the dedication and hard work of teachers who have significantly contributed to the academic success of their learners. Among the top […] todayMay 24, 2024 14
Sport Japan drop goalkeeper Suzuki for World Cup qualifiers Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki was dropped from Japan's squad Friday as coach Hajime Moriyasu made his selections for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Myanmar and Syria. The inexperienced Suzuki was Moriyasu's first-choice goalkeeper at the Asian Cup in Qatar this year but he made a series of errors before Japan went out in the quarter-finals. The 21-year-old, whose father is Ghanaian and mother Japanese, was also racially abused online […] todayMay 24, 2024 5
insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation launches OM SEED 2024 with N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions The Old Mutual Foundation has launched its third edition of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) today with a total investment of N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions Following the remarkable impact achieved in the Erongo, Kavango East and Hardap regions in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation is extending the initiative to […] todayMay 23, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Namibian youth urged to partake in SDGs The Active Youth Organisation (AYO) held an event titled Pathway to Impact themed, ‘Youth for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ at the Be Free Youth Campus in Katutura on Wednesday. The event was aimed at inspiring young Namibians to take part in efforts to localise and reach the 17 SDGs by the year 2030. During the event, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila highlighted some of the […] todayMay 23, 2024 25
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek rewards northern vehicle industry top achievers On Wednesday, 22 May 2024, Bank Windhoek recognised the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in northern Namibia at its fourth Annual Northern Selekt Sales Awards hosted in Oshakati. The awards continue to celebrate the automotive industry’s commitment to the northern region for the previous financial year, financing vehicles through Bank Windhoek. Delivering the keynote address, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility […] todayMay 23, 2024 9
