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The Namibian
… ele also on target Nevertheless, they have plenty of exciting young talents — including former France Under-21 captain Ayyoub Bouaddi in their midfield — and will surely be a force to be reckoned with again when they co-host the next World Cup in 2030 alongside Spain and Portugal …
Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semi finalsThe Namibian
… In beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 on Monday, Luis de la Fuente’s men became the first team in history to record six consecutive World Cup clean sheets. …
Belgium bid to crack Spain’s ironclad defence in World Cup quarter finalInformanté
… Spain advanced after substitute Mikel Merino scored deep into stoppage time to defeat Portugal 1-0, while Belgium produced a dominant display to overcome the United States 4-1. …
FIFA World Cup quarter-finals set as eight teams battle for semi-final placesWindhoek Observer
… This competition offers innovators the opportunity to represent the continent on the global stage in Lisbon, Portugal. …
KPMG calls on Africa’s tech entrepreneurs to enter competitionThe Namibian
… The clinical Spaniards, who have not conceded a single goal so far, eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the last 16. …
France, Morocco kick off blockbuster World Cup quarter finalsThe Namibian
… Spain v Belgium In beating Portugal 1-0 on Monday, Spain became the first team in tournament history to record six consecutive World Cup clean sheets. …
World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for gloryThe Namibian
… The Spaniards booked their place in that game with a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the final World Cup match of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career. …
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdownThe Namibian
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. …
Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World CupThe Namibian
Spain and old rivals Portugal collide in an enticing World Cup clash in Texas on Monday with the quarter-finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career on the line. …
‘World Cup starts now’ as Spain, Portugal clash in last 16The Namibian
Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday to set up a titanic showdown with European champions Spain. …
Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdownNamibia finished seventh overall at the World Rugby u20 Challenger Cup after defeating Hong Kong 53-5 in Santiago on Saturday, their only win at the competition following losses to Canada, Portugal, and Belgium in group play.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia finished seventh overall at the World Rugby u20 Challenger Cup after defeating Hong Kong 53-5 in Santiago on Saturday, their only win at the competition following losses to Canada, Portugal, and Belgium in group play.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Aquaculture in Africa can bridge food security gaps and create jobs as fish catches decline, according to speakers at a high-level meeting in Dakar on 7–8 October attended by representatives from 22 countries, including Namibia as a member of the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation among African States Bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The annual European Union Film Festival runs from 20 October to 19 November at Goethe-Institut Namibia with weekly screenings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The festival features films from eight EU member states—Finland, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Estonia, and Poland—with Ireland opening the event.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split to maintain an unbeaten record and secure a top-two finish in Nations League Group A3. England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at home to stay second, three points behind Spain.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's u20 team lost 95-6 to Canada at the u20 Rugby Challenger Cup in Santiago, Chile on Friday, their heaviest ever defeat at the tournament. Canada scored 15 tries and controlled the match from the start, building a 52-6 lead at half-time.
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 →
Namibia's u20 team will compete at the World Rugby u20 Challenger Cup in Chile starting Friday, while the national sevens team competes in an Africa 7s Series tournament in Mauritius. The u20 team qualified after winning the Africa Cup last year and will face Canada, Belgium and Portugal in Pool B, with their opening match against Canada on Friday.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would be dropped for Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo had remained on the bench in Portugal's win over Norway on Sunday.
30 September 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 →
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 →
Pitso Mosimane was confirmed as South Africa national football coach on Tuesday, 24 days after the football association approved his appointment in August. The 62-year-old former striker succeeds Belgian Hugo Broos and has 23 days to prepare the team for their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Guinea.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Angolan police have arrested two male suspects aged 31 and 38 in connection with the disappearances of six citizens aged between 8 and 34 in Bié Province over 16 years; the suspects have admitted involvement in cannibalism, and four human skulls and other bones have been recovered.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Ghana has tabled a UN resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as "the greatest crime against humanity" and hosted a reparations summit in Accra in June with delegates from around 80 countries, asserting that compensation from nations and institutions that benefited from slavery is overdue. The UK and US have resisted the reparations demands, though Ghana has been designated by the African Union as "champion for reparatory justice."
17 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 →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has vowed to honour club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he begins his tenure with a Milan derby against Inter in Perth on Wednesday. The Portuguese coach aims for a top-four Serie A finish after AC Milan missed the Champions League last season, and will have veteran midfielder Luka Modric available after his contract extension.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach, replacing Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane, 54, takes over on a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed Germany coach, tasked with rebuilding the struggling European side after predecessor Julian Nagelsmann resigned following a disappointing last-32 defeat at the World Cup. Klopp's contract runs until summer 2030.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium, with Spain having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals and Argentina seeking to defend their 2022 title. The match will be the first time the two nations have met at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend at New Jersey Stadium. The final will be the first meeting between the two nations at a World Cup since 1966, with Spain aiming to add to their World Cup titles and Argentina defending their 2022 triumph.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Spanish astrophotographer Aleix Roig visited Tivoli Astrofarm in the Kalahari Desert and highlighted Namibia's exceptional dark skies, scientific infrastructure including four 60-centimetre telescopes, and potential for astrophotography and astro-tourism. Roig documented celestial objects including the Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds during the PHOTOTRIP Namibia expedition.
10 July 2026 · Informanté →
Kylian Mbappé scored a brilliant curling finish after a missed penalty, and set up Ousmane Dembele's goal as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals, moving Mbappé level with Lionel Messi with eight tournament goals.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals feature Argentina versus Switzerland, France versus Morocco, Spain versus Belgium, and Norway versus England, with matches beginning 9 July at various venues and times.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
KPMG Private Enterprise is calling for technology companies from 13 African member firm countries across Southern Africa, East Africa, and West Africa to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition, with applications due by 2 August. Winners will advance through national and regional rounds to pitch on the global stage in Lisbon, Portugal.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
France begin their push for a third World Cup title Thursday against African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final at Gillette Stadium. France have scored 14 goals in five games, with captain Kylian Mbappe accounting for seven of them, while Morocco advanced through the group phase and eliminated the Netherlands and Canada.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match at Seattle's Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a goal. The result ended USA's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final between Belgium and Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Portugal meet in a World Cup last-16 clash in Texas on Monday, with the quarter-finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's international career at stake. Spain advanced by defeating Austria 3-0 in the first knockout round.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner in stoppage time after VAR ruled out Croatia's apparent late equaliser for offside. The match sets up a showdown with Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty in the contest.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →