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The Namibian
… Australia beat Ireland on Wednesday, but with matches to come against co-hosts Sri Lanka and Oman another defeat could see them on the plane home after the group stage. …
Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia at T20 World CupThe Namibian
… Fresh from his match-turning cameo in the win over Ireland, the left-hander scored an unbeaten 19 off just seven deliveries, striking one four and two sixes. …
Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka thrash Oman at T20 World CupThe Namibian
A depleted Australia shrugged off the loss of their captain Mitchell Marsh to injury to cruise to a dominant 67-run opening T20 World Cup win over Ireland in Colombo on Wednesday. …
Australia cruise past Ireland at World Cup after skipper Marsh ruled outThe Namibian
… A total of 10 diplomats presented their credentials to the president, including the high commissioners of Kenya and Botswana, as well as ambassadors from Gabon, New Zealand, Georgia, Ireland, Tunisia, Mauritania, Vietnam and Guinea, with only the Kenyan and Botswana envoys reside …
Amupanda accuses president of drinking during working hoursNew Era
… Ireland’s Ambassador Aidan Fitzpatrick said Namibia and Ireland shared a long history and common values. …
Namibia advances economic diplomacy … as 10 envoys present credentialsThe Namibian
… They are: Florence Koske-Bore from Kenya, Philip Khwae from Botswana, Edwig Missando from Gabon, Philip Hewitt from New Zealand, Roland Beritze from Georgia, Aidan Fitzpatrick from Ireland, Karima Bbardaoui from Tunisia, Amedi Kamara from Mauritania, Hoang Cuong from Vietnam, and …
Tourism and trade set for boost as 10 new diplomatic heads vow closer cooperationThe Namibian
Reigning champions France launched their Six Nations title defence with an emphatic win over Ireland, fellow contenders England were far too strong for a woeful Wales and Italy maintained their progress with a deserved defeat of Scotland. …
Three things we learned from the Six NationsThe Namibian
Sri Lanka’s 11th-hour call to draft in Kamindu Mendis proved a masterstroke as the all-rounder produced a match turning cameo to set up a 20-run win over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener at Colombo’s R. …
Kamindu heroics steer Sri Lanka past Ireland in T20 World CupThe Namibian
… England continue their quest for a first Grand Slam in a decade away to Scotland, beaten 18-15 by Italy, a week on Saturday with Wales at home to France, fresh from an impressive 36-14 defeat of Ireland, a day later.
Arundell hat trick inspires England thrashing of Wales in Six Nations openerThe Namibian
… Italy will be led by 42-year-old Wayne Madsen, a stalwart of the English county circuit, who has recently impressed with 61 not out against Ireland ahead of the tournament. …
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group C previewSouth 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 →
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 →
France retained the Six Nations title with a 48-46 victory over England, decided by a Thomas Ramos penalty kick after the final whistle. Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in a 13-try thriller in which the lead changed hands repeatedly.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wales defeated Italy 31-17 in Cardiff on Saturday to end a 15-match losing streak in the Six Nations, with the Welsh dominant in the first half, scoring four tries for a 31-0 lead before Italy rallied late in the match.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and win the Triple Crown for the fourth time in five years. The victory, featuring six tries from the Irish, extended their winning streak against Scotland to 12 games and left them three points ahead of France in the title race.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
France's reigning Six Nations champions remain in pole position to retain the title despite losing their Grand Slam hopes to Scotland, with head coach Fabien Galthie saying a bonus-point victory over England on Saturday would almost certainly secure the championship.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland can win the Six Nations championship for the first time in the era if they beat Ireland on Saturday and France lose to England. Back-row forward Rory Darge said the team is prepared for the pressure, though Scotland have not won in Dublin since 2010.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland defeated France 50-40 in a high-scoring match, while Italy beat England for the first time in 32 attempts and Ireland struggled past Wales. Even top players like France captain Antoine Dupont can have an off-day, England coach Steve Borthwick faces mounting pressure after three consecutive defeats, and Ireland must improve their discipline ahead of facing Scotland.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →