Kinda crowned world champion in 400m sprint

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 […]

May 20, 2024 13

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. […]

May 17, 2024 3

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 […]

May 17, 2024 6

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 […]

May 17, 2024 8

Namibia

Capricorn Schools Netball League renewed for 2024

Capricorn Group has once again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League. The League will officially commence on Friday, 17 May 2024, with the start of the first League matches in Windhoek, and conclude with the national play-offs by 24 August 2024. Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when it […]

May 16, 2024 22

Sport

Troubled Man Utd keep alive European hopes with win over Newcastle

Manchester United kept alive their hopes of salvaging a dismal season by qualifying for Europe as Amad Diallo's rocket inspired a 3-2 win against Newcastle on Wednesday. Erik ten Hag's side are battling to secure a seventh place finish in the Premier League, which could secure a place in next season's UEFA Conference League. United will qualify for the Europa League if they win the FA Cup final […]

May 16, 2024 7

Sport

Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka set for PGA showdown at Valhalla

World number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy lead a power-packed field into Thursday's start of the 106th PGA Championship at formidable Valhalla. Players made their last preparations Wednesday for the showdown, practice rounds offering a final glimpse at the 7,609-yard layout. Michael Block, an American club professional who shared 15th in 2023, will hit Thursday's opening shot off the first tee at 7:15 a.m. (1115 GMT). Scheffler […]

May 16, 2024 6

Sport

Vlahovic fires Juve to 15th Italian Cup past long-suffering Atalanta

Dusan Vlahovic shot Juventus to the Italian Cup with the only goal in Wednesday's final against Atalanta who were denied a first trophy in six decades. Serbia striker Vlahovic's fourth-minute strike was enough for Juve to claim the cup for the 15th time in a largely uninspiring final in Rome. Massimiliano Allegri's side had won just three matches since the end of January coming into the final but […]

May 16, 2024 9

Sport

Verstappen seeks to restore order at Imola as F1 remembers Senna

Max Verstappen will aim to recover and put his friend Lando Norris back in his place among the chasing pack this weekend as Formula One returns to Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The three-time world champion, who leads this year's title race for Red Bull, knows however that after suffering two defeats in six season-opening races he may be vulnerable and McLaren's Norris will be armed […]

May 16, 2024 9