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Namibia: 25 Namibians Arrested Since 2016 – Drug Mules Threaten Visa-Free Travel to Brazil

[ad_1] At least 25 Namibians have been arrested in Brazil since 2016 for drug trafficking. These include women who were allegedly offered up to N$40 000 to carry drugs into the south American country. International relations executive director Penda Naanda says most of the apprehended suspects are women. "Since 2016, the number of cases involving Namibian nationals arrested for drug trafficking in Brazil is around 25, most of whom are women," he told The Namibian last week. Naanda said this […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Zimbabwe/Namibia: Warriors Coach, Nees Confident of Recording a Double Over Namibia

[ad_1] ZIMBABWE'S senior men's national soccer team, Warriors' coach, Michael Nees is confident that his charges will record a double over Namibia in the next AFCON qualifier encounter today. Zimbabwe is eyeing its second win in Group J and maintain hopes alive to get to Morocco. The Warriors are currently second in the group with five points, two behind log leaders Cameroon, who are on seven points. "We have to go all out, we played against them and we know […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Zimbabwe/Namibia: Billiat’s Penalty Seals Zimbabwe’s 1-0 Win Over Namibia

[ad_1] Zimbabwe clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Namibia in their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Thursday. The result of the match, played in South Africa, temporarily places Warriors at the top of the Group J standings. Khama Billiat scored the only goal of the match in the 34th minute, converting a penalty after Jordan Zemura was fouled in the box by Namibia's Kennedy Amutenya. Despite Namibia's persistent efforts, they were unable to […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Namibia’s Art Scene Has Been Built By Unsung Heroes – Like Queer Artist Jo Rogge

[ad_1] A week after the opening of their solo exhibition So She Was Turned To a Pillar of Salt at The Project Room in Windhoek, Jo Rogge also facilitated a workshop for aspiring female artists at the gallery. Squeezing in a workshop in the few days they were in Namibia is an affirmation of their commitment to the advancement of art in the country. This is despite having been forced out of Namibia in 2016 when, after 30 years of […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Namibia: Overnight Millionaire – Man Wins N$7 Million in Sports Betting With N$16

[ad_1] ... says those who have been supporting him will get piece of the pie A man (30) from Windhoek woke up N$7 million richer after waging N$16 on the Soccer 13 pool with a sport betting outlet earlier this week. JSB Sports Betting manager Jevon Wilson confirms that the winner placed the winning bet at one of their branches in Windhoek. "The client only started playing towards the end of last year and he found himself lucky," he says. […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Namibia: Geingob Cup Teams Geared Up

[ad_1] Teams participating in the tenth and final edition of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup received their playing gear in Windhoek on Wednesday. The concluding event takes place on 19 October, and is in memory of former president Hage Geingob and his commitment to harnessing the power of sport to bring a nation together. Co-sponsor Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) recounted the impact the event has made since its inception a decade ago. The organisers are planning to make the finale […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Namibia/Zimbabwe: Namibia Shuts Warriors Fans Out

[ad_1] Eddie Chikamhi — Warrior fans were yesterday left baffled after the decision by Namibia to have the 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Zimbabwe behind closed doors on Thursday at Orlando Stadium, in South Africa. Some of the fans had already made travel arrangements for the first leg before it was announced that Namibia had requested the match be played in an empty stadium. Both Namibia and Zimbabwe will be using Orlando Stadium for the back-to-back duels with the Brave […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

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Namibia: Okahandja Mayoral Cup Hailed a Success

[ad_1] - The second edition of the annual Okahandja Mayoral Cup was hailed as a success owing to an impressive turnout, with 35 teams competing in four sports codes over the weekend. The matches were staged at the Nau-Aib and Liverpool sports fields, with 21 football clubs, five volleyball teams, six netball teams, and three darts teams vying for top honours in their respective divisions. According to tournament coordinator Maggy Sheya, the event proved extremely competitive, with all teams vying […]

todayOctober 9, 2024

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Namibia: Ramblers U/19 Cruise Into Semi-Finals… As CBS Secure Their Place in Next Round

[ad_1] The Ramblers U/19 squad comfortably triumphed 2-0 over Pioneers Boys victory in their second leg match, held at the Jan Möhr football field on Saturday afternoon. Affectionately known as the Rammies, the team displayed a markedly improved performance compared to their previous encounter, where they edged out Pioners Boys with a narrow 2-1 win. Coach Jonas Sheelongo, despite expressing disappointment about a late goal conceded in the first leg, was proud of his players' efforts. "We played exceptionally well, […]

todayOctober 9, 2024

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