Namibia: League Kick-Off Delays Put Financial Strain On Clubs… As Coaches Voice Frustration

[ad_1] The ongoing delays in the start of Namibia's top-tier football league frustrating clubs, with coaches and team officials voicing their concerns over the recurring issue. Each season, teams are left in limbo as they struggle with financial and tactical uncertainty caused by the inconsistent league kick-off dates. In interviews with several Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) coaches, a clear pattern of dissatisfaction emerged, with many urging league authorities to adopt more transparent and timely approaches. Leading these concerns is […]

October 9, 2024

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Namibia: Moore Doubles Down On Visa Requirement

[ad_1] United Kingdom High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government's decision to impose visa requirements. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, he said the UK government's decision in 2023 to withdraw visa exemptions for Namibians has impacted genuine travellers, as it has become more difficult and expensive for them. He said his government's decision to withdraw the agreement to exempt Namibians from needing a visa was due to Namibians going […]

October 9, 2024

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Namibia/Egypt: Orlando Pirates, Ahly Paired in CAF Champions League Draw

[ad_1] Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt will face Orlando Pirates of South Africa after both were placed in Group C when the CAF Champions League group-stage draw was made on Monday. Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria and Stade Abidjan of the Ivory Coast complete the section following the draw at the Confederation of African Football offices in Cairo. Ahly are the team to beat in the premier African club competition as they seek a historic third straight title having won the […]

October 9, 2024

Entertainment

Namibia: Ovaherero Community Urges Action Against Desecration of Ancestral Graves At Swakopmund Heritage Site

[ad_1] The Ovaherero community is concerned about the continued desecration of ancestral graves at a heritage site at Swakopmund. Community members are accusing both the Swakopmund municipality and developers of disregarding the historical significance of the land where their ancestors' remains lie. Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) paramount chief Mutjinde Katjiua said this while speaking at a genocide commemoration event at Swakopmund yesterday. "We are standing on one of the many dumping grounds of the remains of our ancestors who died […]

October 4, 2024

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Namibia/Zimbabwe: Kadewere, Dzvukamanja Return As Nees Names Warriors Squad to Face Namibia

[ad_1] Warriors coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad which will face Namibia in an AFCON Qualifier doubleheader scheduled for next week. Zimbabwe will host Namibia on the 10th of October before playing the reversing fixture four days later at the same venue. Both fixtures will be played at Orlando Stadium in South Africa due to the lack of homologated international stadiums in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Nees' squad saw the return of France-based forward Tinotenda Kadewere who plays for […]

October 2, 2024

Africa

Africa: Geingos Advocates for Sexual Reproductive Rights for Africa’s Youth

[ad_1] Former first lady of Namibia Monica Geingos has emphasised the urgent need to champion sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people across eastern and southern Africa. Geingos was the keynote speaker at a regional dialogue themed: 'Transforming Futures: Exploring Strategies for Accelerating Collective Regional Actions to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights' last Thursday. Swedish ambassador to South Africa, Namibia and Lesotho Håkan Juholt, hosted the session at the Swedish embassy residence in Pretoria, where […]

August 28, 2024

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Namibia’s Long History With South African Football

[ad_1] Namibia has a long history of sending top footballers to the South African topflight, including as early as the early 1970s when Herman 'Pele' Blaschke was a star for newly formed Kaizer Chiefs. He was one of several players from what was then South West Africa to grace the local league, with Hendrick Hardley setting a South African record that has yet to be broken when he scored nine goals for Lamontville Golden Arrows as they beat Richmond Junior […]

February 17, 2024

Entertainment

Namibia: Local Musician Releases Single to Raise Awareness On Gender Violence

[ad_1] Ken Soul, a prominent music brand, has unveiled a new track by their artist Liz Ogumbo titled "Say No," aimed at shedding light on the issue of gender violence and advocating for positive social change. The song is now available for streaming and download on major music platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. Additionally, Ogumbo is set to launch a comprehensive social media campaign utilizing hashtags such as #SayNo and #EndGBV to engage audiences, share resources, and encourage dialogue […]

February 15, 2024

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Namibia: Big Shocks and Upsets At Grand Prix II

[ad_1] Some big upsets were recorded at Athletics Namibia's second Grand Prix of the season at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Saturday, while there were also shocks off the track with the event sponsors, the Pupkewitz Foundation, trying to prohibit Namibia's media from taking photos at the event. The standout performance of the meet belonged to the 20-year-old Coenraad Kuhn of the Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Club (QSBAC), who equalled the oldest record on the Namibian record books, when he won […]

February 13, 2024

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