Desert Jewels begin Africa Netball Cup campaign with victory over Botswana

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2026-09-21

SWAKOPMUND, 12 December 2024 - Louise Kausembe the Namibian Debmarine Desert Jewels goal shooter being comforted by Zante Farmer (right) after their goal difference win against Zimbabwe at the Africa Netball Cup 2024 at the Dome in Swakopmund where the championships were held. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s senior national netball team, the Desert Jewels, made a winning start to their Africa Netball Cup campaign with a convincing 54-32 victory over Botswana on Sunday.
The Africa Netball Cup 2026 is being held from 19 to 26 September at the Moi International Sports Centre’s Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. The tournament doubles as the African regional qualifier for the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.
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PRETORIA, 24 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibia's senior women’s netball team, the Debmarine Desert Jewels, pictured ahead of their 2023 Netball World Cup match against Botswana at the University of Pretoria (Tuks) Rembrandt Hall. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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