Namibia: Proteas Clinch Netball Test Series Against Malawi

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Namibia: Proteas Clinch Netball Test Series Against Malawi

[Namibian] THE Spar Proteas clinched the three-match Spar Challenge Test series against the Malawi Queens, with another decisive victory in the second match at the Sun City, Superbowl on Friday night.

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