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Wallabies coach Les Kiss's four-match winning streak ended in a 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza, though Australia secured a 1-0 series win — their first in Argentina. Kiss said his side "let them off the hook" after squandering an early 14-0 lead and failing to capitalise on a late two-man advantage.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Wallabies coach Les Kiss's four-match winning streak ended in a 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza, though Australia secured a 1-0 series win — their first in Argentina. Kiss said his side "let them off the hook" after squandering an early 14-0 lead and failing to capitalise on a late two-man advantage.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Zheng Qinwen rallied from a 5-0 third-set deficit to stun Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 and reach the US Open last 16, saving a match point in the comeback victory. The upset was part of a Saturday of American losses at Flushing Meadows, including exits for ninth-seeded Taylor Fritz and Amanda Anisimova, though fourth-seeded Coco Gauff and 18-year-old Iva Jovic advanced.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Audrey Werro won the 800m in 1min 54.75sec at the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday, with Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos also recording wins. Russell claimed victory in the 100m hurdles in 12.20sec, extending her unbeaten streak to 12 wins this season.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Inter beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez goal after coming back from two goals down, while Roma defeated Atalanta 2-1 with a late turnaround. Inter and Roma sit joint-top on nine points.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in the third Test in Johannesburg, taking a 2-1 series lead. Star players Cheslin Kolbe (jaw) and Ardie Savea (shoulder) were injured and ruled out of the series finale in Baltimore.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland's first-half header gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad, maintaining the team's perfect start under manager Enzo Maresca despite an unconvincing performance that required late saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a 0–0 draw by promoted Schalke on Saturday, ending Bayern's run of 67 consecutive matchdays atop the Bundesliga table and their streak of scoring in every match since February 2025. Schalke secured their first point of the season in a defensive display led by goalkeeper Loris Karius.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
South Africa won 29-24 against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series. The Springboks were locked 12-12 at half-time before dominating the second half to secure victory.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles scored 217/3 in a T20 Cricket International against South Africa in Windhoek on Friday, recording the highest-ever T20I total by an Associate side against a Full Member nation, though South Africa won with 228/4.
18 hours ago · Informanté →
George Russell set the fastest lap for Mercedes in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix, ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. Russell clocked one minute and 22.219 seconds, outpacing Hamilton by 0.226 seconds, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished fourth.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
Stuttgart bounced back from a 5-1 opening-day defeat to Bayern Munich by defeating Cologne 4-1 at home in a Bundesliga match. Goals from Bilal El Khannouss, Josha Vagnoman, Grischa Proemel, and Ermedin Demirovic drove Stuttgart's dominant performance.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open last 16 on Friday, with Alcaraz defeating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 and Sabalenka defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4. The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, suffered a defeat on their return to Grand Slam doubles.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a maiden Twenty20 international century as South Africa defeated Namibia by 11 runs in a tri-series final league match in Windhoek, with Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen opening for 156 runs in South Africa's 228-4.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Sprint stars Oblique Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday, while pole vaulter Armand Duplantis withdrew due to a leg tightness and expressed uncertainty about competing in next week's World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand meet in Johannesburg on Saturday for a 2-1 series lead, following days of verbal sparring over scrumming tactics between the two head coaches and support staff.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia fell short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series, losing by 11 runs after scoring 217 for three while chasing 229 for victory. Opening batsman Jan Frylinck struck 72 off 36 balls in an aggressive innings that kept Namibia ahead early, but South Africa tightened their bowling in the middle overs and secured their place in Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek High School archers competing on Namibia's development and national teams helped the country secure an overall silver medal at the AGA African Federation Tournament in Lobatse, Botswana, from 12 to 15 August, with the teams collectively producing six medals.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia host South Africa in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at Windhoek, needing victory to secure a final spot while South Africa remain favourites after winning their last two matches.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
A profile of Windhoek-born Titus 'TV4' Kunamuene traces his journey from football and athletics competitions in school, through choices that led him to prioritise middle-distance running, and his subsequent career development.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev won a five-set match against Quentin Halys that lasted until 2:15 am Friday, while higher-seeded men's players including third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur, and 13th-seeded Lorenzo Musetti were eliminated.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nathan Chase, Namibia's reigning Africa junior triathlon champion, has been competing at top international triathlon events in Europe in preparation for the World Triathlon Championships in Spain in September. He finished ninth at the Europe Triathlon Junior Cup in Lithuania in August and 22nd at a European Junior Cup in Latvia a week later.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's head coach Collin Benjamin has selected a provisional 29-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Congo and Comoros, largely comprising players based in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Tanzania. The selection emphasises leadership and development, with defender Riaan Hanamub, who captains South African Premiership side AmaZulu, highlighted as a key figure.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand has dropped veteran hooker Codie Taylor for the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, promoting Asafo Aumua to the starting line after Taylor's poor performance in the 33-26 second Test loss. Head coach Dave Rennie has made two other changes to the starting XV, with lock Sam Darry and blindside flanker Peter Lakai also coming in.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday feature Armand Duplantis in men's pole vault against Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis, and Jamaica's world 100m champion Oblique Seville in a competitive men's sprint field that includes Americans Kenny Bednarek and Christian Coleman.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe chased down Namibia's 157 with 11 balls to spare at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Thursday, keeping their final hopes alive. Innocent Kaia scored 72 off 42 deliveries to lead the chase, while Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus hit an unbeaten 88 in a losing effort.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia scored 156 for six in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in a T20I Cricket Tri-Series match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, led by captain Gerhard Erasmus's 67 runs and Alexander Volschenk's 29.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Nedbank Citi Dash, a major road-running event on the spring calendar, will take place on Sunday at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium and is expected to attract more than 2,000 runners. The sixth edition features elite 10km runs with qualifying times, a 10km fun run, and a 5km family run, with the weekend starting Saturday with a LiveXpo race village.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
Toady Gurirab finished on 42 points to claim overall honours at the Sanlam Allianz Divisional Individual Stableford Competition held at Windhoek Golf Club over the weekend, edging Jurgen Johannesson into second place on a count-out.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the Creative Sport Tourism Expo at Hage Geingob Stadium, calling for sport, tourism and creative industries to be connected and leveraged to drive economic growth in Namibia.
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 →
The sixth edition of Namibia's Nedbank Citi Dash will take place at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium on 6 September, expected to attract over 2,000 runners across elite, recreational, and family categories.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Athletes from boxing, rugby, football, and cricket teams in Okahandja participated in a demonstration titled 'Champions against Substance Abuse' on Tuesday, led by regional officials and featuring speakers who shared stories about the dangers of substance abuse for athletes.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars and Unam FC are preparing for their respective CAF inter-club competition campaigns. African Stars, Namibian champions, will face AS Mangasport of Gabon in the Champions League preliminary round (first leg 5 September in Gabon, return 12 September in Namibia), while Unam make their debut in the Confederation Cup against Angolan club Kabuscorp SCP.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian junior squash prodigy Francois Hanekom, who turns 15 next month, won the Fabupharm Wanderers Open by defeating top-ranked senior player Arno Diekmann 3-2 in a marathon final that lasted more than an hour. Adri Lambert won the women's title.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice to help Bayern Munich recover from an early deficit and win 4-1 against second-division Osnabrueck in their German Cup opener. Bischof and Olise also scored as the 21-time Cup holders bounced back after Robin Meissner's early strike for the hosts.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's aviation authority said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover by Airlink jets ahead of a rugby union Test match that sparked debate over safety, after the airline cancelled a planned repeat event due to poor weather. Flight tracking analysis showed the lead aircraft was about 12.5 to 14 metres above the stadium's highest structure, with about 58,000 people present.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Matthew Brennan claimed his third victory at the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, winning stage 11 in a sprint finish ahead of Bryan Coquard and Jordi Meeus. The 21-year-old British rider, racing for Visma-Lease a Bike, was led out by Wout van Aert on the 153.8-kilometre flat stage from Cartagena to Lorca.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia aims to increase sport's contribution to employment from approximately 1% to 3.5% by 2030, with the government calling on institutions, sports bodies and the private sector to support this goal. The initiative was highlighted at the Creative Sport Tourism Expo, where officials emphasised the need for quality coaching, safe facilities, regular competitions and professional administration to develop talent and connect athletes to opportunity.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement following Gabon's group-stage elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Gabonese government had singled him out as responsible for the Afcon failure and initially suspended him along with veteran teammate Bruno Ecuele Manga.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles were bowled out for 190 in chase of Zimbabwe's 195/6 in the second match of the FNB T20 tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday. Despite fighting hard until the final stages, Namibia fell short of the target.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya has called for a fundamental transformation of sport financing models across the continent, proposing a five-layer architecture combining government funding, development funds, philanthropic vehicles, endowments, and commercial revenue generation, while ensuring commercial sport subsidises public-interest sport.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association and Standard Bank Namibia have signed an agreement to help NFA employees access home ownership opportunities and tailored financial solutions, reflecting the association's commitment to employee welfare.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125 million and Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65 million, driving Premier League clubs' total transfer spending to a record £3.46 billion in one window.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 Rotary Club Windhoek Cycle Classic will take place 3–4 October with a new gravel race, road races, and a children's event. Proceeds support community development projects across Namibia focused on youth, education, sport and recreation.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Bastien Tronchon won the bunch sprint on stage 10 of the Vuelta a Espana, with Enric Mas retaining the red jersey in the general classification ahead of Primoz Roglic and Felix Gall.
1 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 →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 94 runs as South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 43 runs in a Twenty20 match in Windhoek on Tuesday, securing a spot in the final of a tri-series that also includes Namibia. The hosts Namibia will now face Zimbabwe on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final against South Africa.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa strengthened their position in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 43 runs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 142 while chasing 186, with Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claiming four and three wickets respectively.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa posted 185 for seven against Zimbabwe after an explosive batting display led by Lhuandre Pretorius, who scored 94 off 51 balls, in the fourth match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Tuesday.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Carl van der Merwe holds an 8th Dan and his son Stefan a 5th Dan, making them the highest-graded father-and-son duo in Namibian karate history. Carl began karate in 1984 and Stefan in the 1990s, and both view the martial art as a shared way of life that has shaped their relationship.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Round 13 of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League produced decisive results, with Kudus, Grootfontein, United, and Wanderers securing their places in the 2026 semi-final play-offs. Defending champions Kudus beat Unam 35-26, Grootfontein defeated Dolphins 54-22, and Wanderers lead the log with 69 points from 13 matches.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returned from a four-month wrist injury to beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 in a Premier League match on Monday, with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half. The victory extended Arsenal's perfect record to two wins without conceding a goal this season.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 39-year-old said the decision was painful but right, noting he always gave everything for his country.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes for Saturday's third Test against New Zealand, including moving Cheslin Kolbe from right wing to fullback to replace injured Damian Willemse. The front row will be reshuffled, with Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, and Wilco Louw replacing the starting trio from the previous Test.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
France winger Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak. The 23-year-old is Liverpool's third forward costing over £100 million in two years.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia fell five runs short in their chase of 196, losing to Zimbabwe by five runs in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Zimbabwe posted 195 for six, and Namibia reached 190 all out despite a late-innings rally.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe recovered from a middle-order collapse to score 195 for six against Namibia in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus took three wickets for 26 runs as Zimbabwe's batsmen faltered after a strong opening partnership.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's FNB Eagles defeated South Africa's Proteas by 18 runs in the FNB T20 Tri-Series opener at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, with opener Jan Frylinck scoring 60 off 38 balls and JJ Smit named Player of the Match.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Hakan Calhanoglu scored in the ninth minute to give Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday, continuing their perfect start to their Serie A title defence. Despite dominating with 29 shots, Inter's lack of finishing made for a nervy display, though the win moved them top of the table after two games.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Nasimane Shigwedha of Unam Athletics Club won the men's 21.1 kilometre race in 1:10:06, while Delicia Mupetami won the women's race in 1:45:26 at Saturday's Sinomine Tsumeb Half Marathon.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years, losing in five sets to Argentina's Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. The 39-year-old, who battled vomiting and cramps throughout the match, ended his streak of 78 consecutive Grand Slam first-round victories dating to 2006.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Rugby Premier League semifinalists have been confirmed as another withdrawal disrupted scheduled matches; FNB Reho Falcon withdrew from their match against Montego United claiming insufficient players, though their second team defeated United's reserves. Multiple teams have withdrawn from recent matches, resulting in points deductions that have reshaped the standings.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles play Zimbabwe in their second FNB T20 Tri-Series match today, seeking to maintain momentum after defeating the SA Proteas by 18 runs. Zimbabwe, winless after losing to the Proteas, will be looking to start accumulating points to reach the series final.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus rejected All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's criticism of the Springboks' scrumming techniques following South Africa's 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town. Erasmus said Rennie's comments about the Springboks "walking around" in scrums were "nonsense," pointing instead to New Zealand's collapsing scrums.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →