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Wallabies coach Les Kiss lamented Saturday his side letting Argentina “off the hook” as his four-match win streak came to an end with Australia failing to exploit a late two-man advantage in a 28-28 draw. …
Argentina ‘let off hook’ by Australia as Kiss’s winning run endsInformanté
… Namibia’s previous record for an Associate nation against a Full Member was a 55-run victory over former T20 World Cup champions Sri Lanka during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Geelong, Australia. …
Namibia set new T20I Cricket record despite South Africa defeatThe Namibian
Australia scored twice in the first 11 minutes and nursed their lead the rest of the way as they beat Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday. …
Wallabies hold on for victory in ArgentinaWindhoek Observer
… The company also has uranium development and exploration interests in Canada and Australia.
Paladin cuts net loss to N$145m as Langer Heinrich ramps up productionInformanté
… Among those unaccounted for are travellers and workers from India, the United States, Britain, South Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, Australia and the Netherlands. …
Flash floods kill at least 98 in Nepal and TibetThe Namibian
… The advent of professionalism in rugby saw the demise of multi-match tours apart from the British and Irish Lions visiting Australia, New Zealand and South Africa over a 12-year period. …
All Blacks must get ‘everything right’ to beat Springboks, says legend FitzpatrickThe Namibian
… South Africa edged New Zealand 12-11 in the 2023 World Cup final in Paris, and they could face each other at the quarter-finals stage of the global showpiece in Australia next year. …
SA Test series a lot tougher than a World Cup says All Blacks coachThe Namibian
Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win in Australia on Sunday as the country’s biggest achievement in the five-day game, saying it could be a turning point for their cricketing ambitions. …
‘Something we dreamed of’: Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket winThe Namibian
Hulking prop Taniela Tupou scored twice as a rampaging Australia swept past Japan 56-17 with a blistering second-half display on Saturday to win three Tests in a row for the first time since 2024. …
Australia run riot to crush Japan 56-17 in TownsvilleThe Namibian
… The 19-year-old clocked 26.63sec in winning her semi-final, bettering the previous mark set by Australia’s Kaylee McKeown three years ago by 0.23sec. …
Italian teenager Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record at EuropeansWallabies coach Les Kiss's four-match winning streak ended in a 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza, though Australia secured a 1-0 series win — their first in Argentina. Kiss said his side "let them off the hook" after squandering an early 14-0 lead and failing to capitalise on a late two-man advantage.
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Wallabies coach Les Kiss's four-match winning streak ended in a 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza, though Australia secured a 1-0 series win — their first in Argentina. Kiss said his side "let them off the hook" after squandering an early 14-0 lead and failing to capitalise on a late two-man advantage.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles scored 217/3 in a T20 Cricket International against South Africa in Windhoek on Friday, recording the highest-ever T20I total by an Associate side against a Full Member nation, though South Africa won with 228/4.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second and returning from a four-month wrist injury layoff, defeated Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the US Open third round. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced with a commanding performance.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia scored twice in the first 11 minutes and held on to beat Argentina 27–21 in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday, extending coach Les Kiss's unbeaten record to three consecutive wins.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Paladin Energy reported a net loss after tax of US$9.1 million (N$145m) for the year ended 30 June 2026, down from US$76.5 million in 2025, driven by a successful ramp-up of its 75%-owned Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, which produced 4.82 million pounds of uranium oxide and boosted sales revenue 71% to US$304.3 million.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At least 95 people died in Nepal and three in Tibet after catastrophic flash floods and a suspected ice-rock avalanche struck areas along the Nepal-China border, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and infrastructure. Hundreds more are missing, including foreign nationals, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup", with the Springboks offering greater strength of opposition than World Cup finalists face. Both teams will be about a year away from the 2027 World Cup when the series ends.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets inside four days in Darwin, marking their first Test victory on Australian soil and only second against Australia. Former captain Akram Khan called it the biggest achievement in Bangladesh cricket's Test history.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia defeated Japan 56-17 in Townsville on Saturday, with seven tries to three, extending their winning streak to three consecutive victories for the first time since 2024. Coach Les Kiss saw his team overcome a 21-17 halftime deficit to score 35 unanswered points in the second half.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Italian 19-year-old Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships in Paris, clocking 26.63sec in her semi-final and bettering the previous mark by 0.23sec. Sweden's Sarah Sjöström won the 50m butterfly for the sixth time a year after giving birth to her first child.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
World champions South Africa withstood a late post-hooter attack from Argentina to win 17-10 in a Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 12 internationals. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the game was tough preparation ahead of their upcoming series against New Zealand, though he suffered a hamstring injury that will require a scan.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand are undertaking an extended rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and concludes in the United States 12,700 kilometres away. From August 29 to September 12, the two world-ranked teams will play exclusive Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore, with the tour branded the 'Greatest Rivalry' and scheduled to occur every four years.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia sent 24 athletes to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competing across five sports and finished 29th overall with three medals—one silver and two bronze, all from boxing. Tryagain Ndevelo won silver in men's 60kg, while Philip !Haoseb and Mischa Araes secured bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg respectively.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
A US delegation including officials from the Department of Agriculture's foreign agricultural service and the US Livestock Genetics Export organisation is visiting Namibia to explore opportunities for cooperation in livestock genetics. The visit, hosted by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, includes farm tours and a business-to-business networking session with Namibian stud breeders, as local breeders face challenges accessing superior genetics due to foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Deep Yellow, developing the Tumas uranium project, has progressed financing with mandated lead arranger Nedbank Limited after completing an Independent Technical Expert review. The company is advancing the staged development of Tumas toward a Final Investment Decision anticipated in the last quarter of this year, with progress on power and water supply infrastructure including detailed design for grid connection and ongoing negotiations with NamWater.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Kate O'Connor won heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, securing her country's first athletics Commonwealth gold since 1986. Australia added nine swimming gold medals for a total of 37, their best ever Commonwealth Games haul in the pool.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia commemorated World Population Day 2026 with focus on youth health, opportunities, and teenage pregnancy prevention, launching a UNFPA report that surveyed over 108,000 young adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries. The report found that while many young people aspire to marriage and children, financial insecurity, rising living costs, and housing challenges are preventing them from achieving their desired futures.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
British swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished third in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, missing his target of gold in four consecutive Games. The 31-year-old suggested he may reconsider his future in the sport given his expectations of becoming a father of two.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Duncan Scott claimed Scotland's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning the 200-metre individual medley with a Games record time of 1min 56.38sec. Australia's swimmers also dominated the opening day of the pool competition, with Australian mining baron Gina Rinehart funding a bonus scheme of 20,000 Australian dollars for every gold medal won.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's 23-athlete delegation marched in the opening ceremony before competing across five sporting codes on the first day. Athletes recorded early results in bowls and swimming, including Waylon Wentzel's debut victory in men's singles bowls and several heats contested by Namibian swimmers.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The US has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, the EU, Canada, Japan and India, citing claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties came into effect on Friday and represent the latest escalation in the trade war under President Donald Trump.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia defeated Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ending coach Joe Schmidt's tenure with a win after he won 12 of his 31 Tests in charge. The victory snapped a six-match losing streak for Australia and gave them their first win of the Nations Championship.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France defeated Japan 42-15 on Saturday in Tokyo to complete their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with two wins and one loss. France scored six tries in the comfortable victory over the outclassed Japan side.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Garry Sobers, regarded by many as the greatest cricketer of all time, has died aged 89. The West Indian all-rounder scored 8,032 runs in 93 Tests and took 235 wickets, combining exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding abilities that set him apart in 20th-century cricket.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
This year's IUCN red list reveals that despite evolving ingenious survival strategies, species are increasingly threatened by destructive human activities including deep-sea mining and diamond mining. While some species like the numbat have recovered through targeted protection, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warns that the biodiversity crisis can be reversed if nature is adequately protected.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC has announced a new format for the 2027 men's one-day international World Cup in southern Africa, featuring a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers with only one advancing to a 12-team main group stage. The restructure replaces the previous 'super six' with a 'super seven' round-robin and eliminates quarter-finals, designed to reduce dead-rubber matches and increase the potential for an additional India-Pakistan fixture.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →