The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has described late founding president Sam Nujoma as a transformative leader who helped elevate the sport of rugby in the country. At a press conference yesterday to pay tribute to the late president, who passed away on Saturday, 8 February 2025, NRU vice president Johan Diergaardt said in their tribute...
Author: Maurice Kambukwe (Maurice Kambukwe )
We want to take rugby to the masses – Kambatuku …as NSSU, NRU sign agreement
Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) president Roger Kambatuku said yesterday that the agreement signed between them and the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) will help accelerate the growth of rugby in the country. He made these remarks at a press conference yesterday at NRU headquarters in the capital, where they signed an agreement. The deal will...
Seidler builds Namibia’s sports future
Phillip Seidler, a two-time Olympian, has spent years conquering the open waters, representing Namibia on the world’s biggest stage. Now, he is making waves on land, using his platform to reshape the country’s sports landscape. Seidler and his brother Daniel formed Teamflippy Sport and Events to elevate and grow sport in Namibia. Their organisation provides...
Simbombo’s inspiring rise to the top
Julius Kahonzo Simbombo has recently been appointed as the assistant coach of Namibia’s national women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators. With a wealth of experience in developing young football talent, Simbombo’s journey to this prestigious role is a testament to his hard work and perseverance. Starting his coaching career in his hometown, Rundu, where opportunities...
We want to venture into other sports disciplines – Hamukwaya
Michael Hamukwaya, the secretary general of the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC), said the aim of the upcoming wheelchair tennis development clinic is to provide opportunities for para-athletes. NPC, together with the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), will host a training camp in the capital from 21 to 23 February to provide more insight into the sport...
We don’t have depth in our squad – Malgas
Kennedy Malgas, head coach of Okahandja FC in the FNB Women’s Super League, has attributed his team’s poor performance in the current league season to a lack of experienced players. Okahandja FC currently sit at the bottom of the standings with just four points from nine matches played. The team has won only one match,...
Gladiators Five gets Morocco, Cameroon at Afcon
The Namibia Futsal Women’s team has been pitted against Africa’s toughest nation at the upcoming 2025 Futsal African Cup of Nations. The tournament is slated for 22 to 30 April in Rabat, Morocco, and will see the Futsal Gladiators 5 square off against the highly-ranked host nation as well as Cameroon in Group A. Reacting...
Cuca Tops netball ready for premier league challenge
Cuca Tops Netball Club’s head coach Thihako Theophilie Kambita said her team is prepared to compete in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League after recently gaining promotion to the top-flight. The Kavango East-based club was one of four teams that earned a spot in the top-flight after winning the playoffs at Khomasdal Stadium last month....
Namibia to know Afcon opponents … as Futsal draw takes place today
Namibia Futsal Women’s team, also known as Futsal Gladiators 5, will know their opponents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after the draw, set to take place today. The 2025 Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations’ tournament is scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco from 22 to 30 April. This inaugural tournament will...
I want to win the Golden Boot – Ishiwa
Khomas Nampol Ladies’ striker Penomwameni Shange Ishiwa, the current top scorer in the FNB Women’s Super League (WSL), has expressed her ambition to one day win the Golden Boot award. She currently leads the goal-scoring charts with 13 goals, just one behind last season’s top scorer Fiola Vliete of Beauties. Vliete is seated at 12...









