insert_link Local Nedbank Kapana Cook-off 2024: Celebrating a decade of culinary excellence and entrepreneurship The air was filled with tantalising aromas as Nedbank Namibia proudly announced the launch of the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-off Competition at Bra Q’s in Katutura on Friday, 17 May 2024. This year's competition marks a decade of culinary excellence and entrepreneurial empowerment. At the media launch, 18 media teams were given the opportunity to prepare their own kapana dishes and impress the judges with their preparations […] todayMay 20, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Ishitile misses out on final slot Namibia’s T11 female sprinter Lahja Ishitile missed out on a spot in the final of the T11 women’s 100 meters (m) after finishing fifth overall on Monday at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. A total of 11 para-athletes and seven guides are representing Namibia at the 2024 Kobe World Para Athletics Championships. Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda won a bronze medal in the […] todayMay 20, 2024 27
insert_link Sport England captain Buttler buoyed by return of ‘superstar’ Archer England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is glad to see "proper superstar" Jofra Archer back in action following the fast bowler's wicket-taking return to action for Sussex's 2nd XI. Injuries have blighted Archer's international career and he has not played top-level cricket for the past year. England, however, have recalled Archer for the defence of their T20 World Cup title in the United States and the West Indies next […] todayMay 20, 2024 10
insert_link Sport Manchester City win fourth title in a row and sixth title in seven seasons Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are enjoying their golden era after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title, and sixth in seven years, on Sunday. Phil Foden scored twice as City beat West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad to edge out Arsenal by two points and deny the Gunners a first league title in 20 years. "When I moved here if someone had said I would win six leagues […] todayMay 20, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Usyk defeats Fury to win Undisputed crown Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing's four-belt era. Britain's Fury was the early aggressor but Usyk gradually took charge and the "Gypsy King" was saved by the bell in the ninth round before slumping to his first career defeat. Ukraine's Usyk, who remains undefeated, joins the likes of Muhammad […] todayMay 20, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Kinda crowned world champion in 400m sprint T11 sprinter Chris Kinda and his guide Riwaldo Goagoseb were crowned champions of the 400-metre sprint at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships on Sunday after coming from behind to finish first in the final of the men’s event. The World Para Athletics Championships are underway in Kobe, Japan, at the Universiade Memorial Stadium. The 25-year-old Namibian sprinter, competing at his second world champs, made the final Saturday […] todayMay 20, 2024 11
insert_link Sport Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup as Gaza overshadows FIFA meeting The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday marked by debate about the war in Gaza. After the success of Australia and New Zealand in 2023, which earned a record $570 million in commercial revenue, FIFA chose to continue its push to expand women's football to new continents. […] todayMay 17, 2024 3
insert_link Sport FIFA wants ‘crossed hands’ gesture to help beat racism in football FIFA said Friday it wants players to use a "crossed hands" gesture to signal to referees incidents of racist abuse, as it seeks to crack down on discrimination in the game. Football's world governing body will make racism a specific offence in the disciplinary codes of all 211 of its members, with "severe" penalties including the forfeiture of matches. The "global stand against racism" at FIFA's annual congress […] todayMay 17, 2024 6
insert_link Opinion Pieces Men’s mental health matters: breaking down barriers and seeking support In Namibia, as in many parts of the world, there's a silent struggle happening among men – a struggle with mental health. But why is it silent? Why aren't we talking about it more openly? The truth is, there are several reasons why men tend to keep their mental health struggles to themselves. For one, there's this idea that men should be tough, strong, and always in […] todayMay 17, 2024 8
