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Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in epic Champions League upset

Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history. Pep Guardiola’s side were blown away by Kasper Hogh’s first half brace and a second…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

Salah back in Liverpool squad after Afcon

Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to the Liverpool squad on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League. A smiling Salah was put through his paces at the club’s…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring Afcon champions

Tens of thousands of Senegal football fans lined the streets of Dakar on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga held a victory parade to celebrate their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. The players and coaches…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

Lawmakers flex muscles for fitness

Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp, her deputy, Dino Ballotti, and fellow parliamentarians recently hit a gym in Windhoek, aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle. In a statement, the ministry said Steenkamp was accompanied by…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

Nust to refund registration fees as government-subsidised tertiary education begins

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) announced yesterday that it will refund eligible students who had already paid their registration fees, after some students made payments themselves. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp yesterday directed all universities to refund the…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

Cancer association welcomes first free paediatric oncology admission

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), through its Palliative Care Namibia (PCN) programme, has admitted its first pro bono patient at the House Zietsman care facility in Windhoek. Pro bono refers to professional services provided free of charge. In a…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement. Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils meanwhile bid farewell to Melbourne…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

15 employers to be reviewed for non-compliance with affirmative action

Fifteen employers will appear before the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) review panel for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. These include state-owned enterprises such as the Road Fund Administration and Namibia Training Authority. Some private companies…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY

Let’s Help the NYC Improve Its Functionality

What Conclusion Should one draw when an institution’s leadership structure cannot finish its term of office? The case of the National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia is becoming a textbook example of fleeting leadership. The chairperson of the board has…

CAROL HILLS, LOUIS OELOFSE and DONWALD PRESSLEY