… Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (22) pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder, two counts of rape and a charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances at the commencement of their trial before judge Philanda Christiaan. …
… Swanepoel and Ceressa Jackson of Australia won the girls’ doubles title after beating Mari can Schalkwyk of Namibia and Megan van Vuuren of South Africa 6-3, 6-4. …
… In the semi-finals, Swanepoel beat compatriot Megan van Vuuren 6-2, 6-2, while Braun beat the sixth seeded South African Botshelo Diseko 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. …
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says Namibia’s performances at the T20 World Cup were disappointing and hard work lies ahead to improve the country’s competitiveness. …
It was speed, strategy and grit on full display at the Nedbank Cycle Challenge yesterday morning as Alex Miller powered to victory in the men’s 100km race while Delsia Jan van Vuuren surged to triumph in a fiercely contested women’s event. …
… Some of the dignitaries in attendance included the Japanese ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma; the president of Cricket Namibia, Dr Rudi van Vuuren; the CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller; former minister of sport Agnes Tjongarero; and the acting director of sport Irvine …
… The first cricket seeds were planted about 10 years ago when the founders of the N/a’an ku sê Foundation, Dr Rudi van Vuuren and his wife Marlice, indirectly became involved, as Marlice explained. …
… Let this stadium stand as a testament to the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for us when we come together for a shared vision and a common purpose,” said Cricket Namibia president Rudie van Vuuren. …
• MARTIN PLAUT It’s not very often that a book really reshapes our perception of an issue, but Hennie van Vuuren’s ‘Apartheid, Guns and Money: A Tale of Profit’ is one. …
Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (22) pleaded not guilty to murder, two counts of rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances in connection with the death of Vernon Gavin (53) in his Walvis Bay home on 30 December 2023. Moses denied being at the home at all, while Van Vuuren admitted being present but said he did not commit the crimes.
Why it matters
Trial of two men accused of 2023 Walvis Bay murder and rape continues to follow through on accountability for serious violent crime.
Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (22) pleaded not guilty to murder, two counts of rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances in connection with the death of Vernon Gavin (53) in his Walvis Bay home on 30 December 2023. Moses denied being at the home at all, while Van Vuuren admitted being present but said he did not commit the crimes.
Israel Dowie, 15, won his first ITF U18 junior singles title in Windhoek on Saturday, defeating Poland's Juliusz Stanczyk 6-2, 7-5, breaking through after reaching 10 semi-finals in a row.
Ohlule Senti of South Africa defeated Namibia's Israel Dowie 6-4, 6-4 in a competitive boys final at the ITF J30 tournament at Central Tennis Courts in Olympia on Saturday, while Catarina Braun of Portugal claimed the girls title with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over South Africa's Milan Swanepoel.
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says the team's winless T20 World Cup campaign reflects disappointing senior player performances and gaps in competitiveness, and calls for changes to the Sports Act to allow foreign residents (after three years rather than ten) to represent the country, bringing Namibia in line with other Associate nations.
Alex Miller won the men's 100km race at the Nedbank Cycle Challenge in 2:23:59, while Delsia Jan van Vuuren triumphed in the women's event with a time of 3:02:21. Miller called for more technically challenging routes in future races, citing the need for Namibian cyclists to gain experience navigating corners.
Quanito van Vuuren and Moses Sem are accused of murdering, raping, and robbing bank employee Vernon Gavin on 30 December 2023. Their trial date is expected to be set on 29 January 2026 after a pre-trial appearance before the Windhoek High Court.
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.