Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Namibian
… on two wheels.While the ubuntu run was the season opener, various clubs across the country have a full calendar lined up for 2026.Similar events were held simultaneously across the continent and further afield, including South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Uganda, Tanzania, Portugal …
Bikers unite for ‘ubuntu’ run at KaribibThe Namibian
… Similar events were held simultaneously across the continent and further afield, including South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Uganda, Tanzania, Portugal and the United States.
Bikers unite for ‘ubuntu’ run at KaribibNew Era
… They deliver. *Albertus Aochamub is the Interim CEO of the Meat Corporation of Namibia and a former Namibian Ambassador to France, Spain, Portugal, Monaco and Italy. …
Opinion – Diplomacy, beef and Namibia’s global brandInformanté
… Albertus Aochamub is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Meat Corporation of Namibia and a former Namibian Ambassador to France, Spain, Portugal, Monaco and Italy. …
Diplomacy, Beef and Namibia’s Global BrandNew Era
… Last year, Namibia announced the end of visa exemptions granted to citizens of 31 countries, which include Canada, USA, Belgium, Belarus, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, amongst many others. …
N$250 000 to enter Trump's land …tourism, business and student visits affectedThe Namibian
… The West African country has experienced at least nine attempted and successful coups since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. …
Was it coup or was it a ‘sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeoverThe Namibian
… Sandwiched between Senegal and Guinea, the coup-prone country is known as a notorious drug-trafficking hub where the military has been influential since independence from Portugal in 1974. …
Soldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the presidentThe Namibian
… Around 860 000 voters will choose between 12 presidential candidates, with stability a major issue given the multiple political crises that have rocked the west African nation since its independence from Portugal in 1974, including four coups and numerous attempted coups. …
Coup-prone Guinea-Bissau votes to elect new president, parliamentThe Namibian
… They will join Canada, Chile, Georgia, Hong Kong China, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Tonga, Uruguay, USA and Zimbabwe in the 12-competition that will provide unprecedented certainty of fixtures and important preparations ahead of RWC 2027.
Samoa complete Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 line-upThe Namibian
… Australia, Canada, Portugal and the UK recognised Palestinian statehood on Sunday, 21 September, in frustration over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive. …
France, Canada and the UK recognise a Palestinian state – why it mattersSpain'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 →
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 →
Spain advanced to the World Cup knockout round with a 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (two) and Pedro Porro, setting up a last-16 matchup against either Portugal or Croatia.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, DR Congo has reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and will face England in the last 32. The squad includes players born outside Congo, many in France, including Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, securing their first ever World Cup win and a clash with England.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 to top World Cup Group L, with Harry Kane adding a second goal. England will now face a third-placed team in the knockout rounds rather than Portugal.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz scoring in the 76th minute, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage and moving to the top of Group K with six points.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments, netting twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. The 41-year-old captain said it was "a difficult week, a dark week" but that he remained committed to helping his country achieve its objectives.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo had his fewest touches (25) in a full match at a major tournament for Portugal in a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo, with coach Roberto Martinez defending his decision to keep the 41-year-old on the field despite Portugal searching for a winner.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Mexico and South Korea meet Thursday knowing a win guarantees advancement to the World Cup knockout rounds. Both teams won their opening matches and the expanded 48-team format allows eight best-ranked third-placed teams to advance from the group stage.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in Group K on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa's header equalized Joao Neves's early goal, with the African side appearing in their first World Cup since 1974 and more than holding their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →