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The Namibian
… Israel’s players wore black armbands in their 1-1 draw against Ireland to commemorate the victims of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack, after Irish players had worn them in the previous match in Hungary to protest the war in Gaza. …
Portugal move into Nations League knockout stage, Germany heldThe Namibian
… Wales, Ireland vs. Scotland and knockout phase clashes. …
Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World CupWindhoek Observer
… The UK and Ireland market declined to 3.33% from 4.29%, while visitors from the United States and Canada accounted for 3.42%, down from 3.87% in August 2025. …
European markets account for nearly two-thirds of accommodation demandThe Namibian
… Williams confirms that Ireland will tour Namibia next month. “We will return from our American trip on 15 October and three days later Ireland will arrive for a tour to Namibia. …
Outclassed Eagles prepare for US tripThe Namibian
… In November, they are away to Italy, France and Ireland in the second half of the Nations Championship league phase. …
Former captain De Villiers hails ‘fantastic’ SpringboksThe Namibian
… At the top of the order, the reliable Malan Kruger and Louren Steenkamp, who plays professionally in Ireland, will also add experience and batting options while the return of exciting batter Michael van Lingen has added more quality up front. …
Namibia selects strong squad for FNB T20 Trinations SeriesThe Namibian
… Loosehead Ethan de Groot and tighthead Tyrel Lomax were the starting props when New Zealand beat Ireland in their last Test on July 18. …
Kolisi and Nche may miss South Africa Test against New ZealandThe Namibian
… Reigning Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen of Ireland was left trailing in fourth place. …
Italian teenager Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record at EuropeansThe Namibian
… The All Blacks included only six of the 23-man match-day squad selected for New Zealand’s most recent Test, a 40-21 win against Ireland in Auckland on July 18. …
All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against StormersThe Namibian
… I think our top six batters proved that we can chase any total, and we can set a good total as well,” he says. “The girls are taking a bit of a break now, but next we will start preparing for the Africa u19 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, while Ireland u19 ladies will also arrive f …
Capricorn Eagles lose the battle but win the warPortugal beat Norway 2-1 to become the first team to reach the Nations League quarter-finals without Cristiano Ronaldo, while Jurgen Klopp's Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in their latest matches.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to become the first team to reach the Nations League quarter-finals without Cristiano Ronaldo, while Jurgen Klopp's Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in their latest matches.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams playing over six weeks across seven cities, and more than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have already been sold from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
In August 2026, European markets accounted for 62.86% of beds sold across Namibian accommodation properties, with DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as the largest source at 32.22%, followed by Italy (13.44%), France (11.05%), and Benelux (6.15%). Leisure travellers represented 95.17% of all arrivals, up from 94.30% in August 2025.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Eagles were heavily defeated in their one-day international series against South Africa, losing all three matches by substantial margins (99 runs, 157 runs, and nine wickets), but the team gained experience ahead of upcoming Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Dallas against the United States and United Arab Emirates.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to claim a 3-1 series victory in the four-Test 'Greatest Rivalry' showdown. Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers, Victor Matfield, and Schalk Burger praised the team's ability to recover from losing the first Test to win three consecutive matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has selected a strong cricket team captained by Gerhard Erasmus to compete against South Africa and Zimbabwe in the FNB T20 Tri-Nations series starting this weekend. The squad features experienced batters including Jan Frylinck, who recently scored 246 runs at the World Cup League 2 ODI tournament, and the returning Michael van Lingen.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.
17 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 →
New Zealand All Blacks secured a 38-21 win over the Stormers in their South African tour opener at Cape Town Stadium on Friday, scoring four tries in the final stages after the teams were tied at 14-14. The All Blacks will face the Springboks in four Tests after two more matches against local franchises.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's cricket team won all six group matches in the Capricorn Women's T20 Quadrangular tournament but fell short in the final, losing to Uganda by 17 runs while reaching 129/6 in chase of 146. Despite the loss, Namibia won two matches each against Uganda, Hong Kong and Tanzania, with captain Sune Wittmann claiming the batter of the tournament award (238 runs at 47.60 average) and Mekelaye Mwatile winning both bowler of the series (8 wickets at 5.65 economy rate) and player of the series awards.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said the All Blacks' first full-scale rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years will have significant benefits, including chances for all squad members to play through midweek games against provincial sides and four Tests against the Springboks, with the tour running from August 22 through to a final match in Baltimore on September 12.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Police at the Namibian-Angolan border are fighting a losing battle against 'ngungula'—illegal fuel importation that supplies Namibia with cheaper petrol and other contraband including whiskey and cannabis. Despite visible enforcement efforts, authorities appear unable to stop the trade, which thrives at the Oshikango bus stop.
26 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 →
Debutant wing Jaco Williams scored a try and created another as South Africa beat Wales 43-0 in Durban to reclaim first place in the Nations Championship southern hemisphere standings on points difference, ahead of New Zealand.
18 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 →
New Zealand defeated Ireland 40-21 in a Test match on Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches. The All Blacks scored four of their six tries in the first half to lead 28-7 at the interval, securing a third win in the Nations Championship.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland beat Japan 36-20 in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch their win streak to six, with five Irish players scoring tries on neutral territory at Newcastle, north of Sydney.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France came back from a 21-12 half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in the Nations Championship in Brisbane, scoring four second-half tries for their first win in Brisbane over Australia since 1972.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick to become New Zealand's record try-scorer as the All Blacks defeated Italy 47-17 in a Nations Championship Test, improving their record to two wins from two under new coach Dave Rennie.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan beat Italy 27-10 in their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday, with forwards coach Neal Hatley standing in for suspended head coach Eddie Jones. Japan scored tries through captain Warner Dearns, full-back Takuro Matsunaga, and flanker Ben Gunter in front of more than 20,000 fans.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Teenage cyclist Paul Seixas's participation in the Tour de France has raised hopes of a first French victory in 41 years, since Bernard Hinault's 1985 triumph. France also faces long droughts in Paris-Roubaix (30 years since 1997) and Roland Garros men's tennis (since Yannick Noah in 1983).
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, scored the fastest half-century in List A history in just 11 balls during an India A match against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Sunday. He made 94 off 29 deliveries and has been named to India's T20 squad for tours to Ireland, England, and the Asian Games.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia announced that the mining sector sustained more than 166,000 jobs in 2025, with continued advancement of uranium, gold, copper and critical mineral projects. The article explores the broader question of whether government or the private sector bears primary responsibility for job creation in Namibia, where unemployment remains a pressing challenge.
1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mexico, co-hosting the World Cup, reached the quarter-finals when it hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986. Under veteran coach Javier Aguirre, Mexico opens Group A against South Africa, followed by matches against South Korea and the Czech Republic.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Waylon Wentzel and Huipie van Wyk both exited the World Bowls Indoor Championships in Australia after the group stages, with Wentzel winning one of seven matches and van Wyk winning one of six matches.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia scored 46/100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping six places to 65th globally and recording its worst-ever performance. A criminal intelligence analyst outlines international anti-corruption policy options—including asset disclosure, whistleblower protection, extractive industry transparency, and fiscal openness—that Namibia could adopt to strengthen enforcement and accountability.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The Czech Republic beat Denmark 2-2 after extra time and won 3-1 on penalties in a World Cup playoff in Prague on Tuesday, securing their first World Cup appearance since 2006. They will face Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea in Group A of the tournament in June and July.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar saved two penalties as the Czech Republic defeated Ireland in a 2026 World Cup play-off on Thursday, advancing to face Denmark in the final on March 31 for a spot in the tournament. Ireland led 2-0 at halftime but the Czechs equalized late in regular time before winning 4-3 on penalties.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2024 Six Nations saw record attacking success with 211 tries scored, but also a record 211 tries conceded, prompting champion France and other teams to reassess their defensive weaknesses ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ireland proved the exception, conceding the fewest points and tries, while most teams prioritized attacking performance despite the defensive vulnerabilities exposed by the tournament.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →