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Must Read🇳🇦The Namibian·49 mins ago
Australia defeats England by seven wickets to win seventh Women's T20 World Cup title
Australia secured a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title by defeating England by seven wickets in a sold-out final at Lord's. Beth Mooney, with 64 runs, and Phoebe Litchfield, with 48 runs, formed a crucial 100-run partnership, enabling Australia to chase down England's target of 151 with 17 balls remaining. This victory marks Australia's seventh win in world finals against England across both one-day international and T20 cricket. England's innings was bolstered by captain Nat-Sciver Brunt's 58 not out and Freya Kemp's 44 not out, who put on an unbroken 80-run stand after England was 70-4. Australian bowlers Kim Garth and Lucy Hamilton were key in restricting England to 150-4. England coach Charlotte Edwards expressed disappointment, stating that Australia "completely outplayed" her team. Australia's Annabel Sutherland praised the bowlers' performance and the team's batting freedom. England, aiming for their first major title since the 2017 50-over World Cup, struggled to gain momentum throughout the match.
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🇳🇦The Namibian·3 hours ago
Isaac Del Toro wins Tour de France stage two, Tadej Pogacar moves to second overall
Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro secured victory in the second stage of the Tour de France in Barcelona, finishing ahead of reigning champion Tadej Pogacar. Jonas Vingegaard maintained his overall lead in the race. Del Toro, making his Tour debut, led his UAE team leader Pogacar to the finish line on the Montjuic climb. Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel placed third, just ahead of Vingegaard. Pogacar earned six bonus seconds, elevating him to second in the yellow jersey standings, six seconds behind Vingegaard. Evenepoel is now third, 15 seconds back. The 169km stage from Tarragona to Barcelona featured a challenging, hilly finish. Del Toro's team increased the pace on the Barcelona circuit, reducing the peloton to about 30 riders, which further thinned out on the final ascent of Montjuic. Del Toro moved to the front in the last 700 meters, with Pogacar following closely. Pogacar appeared to hold back, allowing his teammate to claim the win. This victory moved Del Toro to fourth overall, 16 seconds behind the leader. Del Toro expressed his disbelief and gratitude, highlighting the significance of the win for himself and Mexico. Pogacar celebrated Del Toro's success by waving a Mexican flag. Both Del Toro and teenage French rider Paul Seixas, who finished sixth overall, overcame mechanical issues earlier in the stage to rejoin the peloton and compete for the win.
🇳🇦The Namibian·6 hours ago
Standard Bank Namibia workers threaten strike over pay dispute
Standard Bank Namibia employees are threatening industrial action after wage negotiations for the 2026/27 cycle reached a deadlock. The Namibia Financial Institutions Union Nafinu is demanding a 7% salary increase and higher transport and rental allowances, while the bank has offered a 5% salary increase and a N$50 increase to the transport allowance. Nafinu secretary general Asnath Zamuee stated that workers are angered by what they perceive as a growing imbalance between executive rewards and employee compensation, highlighting that the bank generated approximately N$1.2 billion in profit. She noted that last year, the chief executive and chief financial officers received a combined N$8 million in bonuses. The union rejected the bank’s proposal to introduce funeral benefits, arguing it does not address employees' immediate financial needs. Standard Bank spokesperson Elzita Beukes confirmed the deadlock but defended the bank's offer, stating it exceeds current and projected inflation and includes additional employee benefits. She also cautioned employees about the financial implications of a strike, citing the “no work, no pay” principle. The dispute has progressed through conciliation, and the conciliator is expected to issue ground rules for a protected strike, after which employees will vote on whether to proceed.