Leo Scholz was born in Windhoek, but spent the first years of his life in Mariental, where he started playing soccer in the backyard with his dad. When it was time to start school, his family moved to a plot just outside Windhoek, before starting school at Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) in 2016 at...
The Namibia Podium Performance Programme (PPP), in collaboration with the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) and the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC), has sent a national swim team to the 17th African Swimming Championships, taking place in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May. The PPP is an initiative of the ministry of sport and...
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup delivered unexpected results at the Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund as the Namibia Premier Football League champions, African Stars, and runners-up, the ‘pride of the north’ Eeshoke Chula Chula, both failed to advance to the semi-finals. African Stars were defeated by Coastal Side Eleven Arrows in the tournament’s opening match....
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup gets underway this Saturday at the Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund, bringing together the top eight teams from the recently concluded Namibia Premier Football League 2025/2026 season to compete for top honours. A total of N$600 000 awaits the winners, while the runners-up will pocket N$300 000, and the losing...
The SanlamAllianz Coastal Marathon, held in Swakopmund on Saturday, attracted an impressive 3 688 entries across its four race categories – 5km, 10km, 21.1km and the full 42.2km marathon. The event once again proved to be a major highlight on Namibia’s athletics calendar, drawing both seasoned runners and first-time participants from across the country. Participants...
Award-winning Namibian film Speel Aan (Play On) is earning recognition for its powerful portrayal of tragedy, depression, and redemption, following its success at the Namibia Film and Theatre Awards (NFTA). The story follows Peter Cloete, a successful high school soccer coach whose life is shattered by a tragic accident following a major victory. After serving...
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) World U/18 Junior J30 tournament is currently underway at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek. The competition began on Monday, with the J60 event set to start on Saturday and conclude on 2 May 2026. A total of 57 players are competing in the tournament, including 40 boys and 17...
Toini Shikongo, a promising young Namibian chess player, is steadily making her mark on the country’s chess scene through discipline, talent, and determination. Born and raised in Windhoek, Shikongo’s journey into chess began six years ago in Otjomuise. Her introduction to the game came unexpectedly when a family friend, who is also the founder of...
Sixteen-year-old football talent DéJon Van Wyk is steadily carving out a promising path after signing with South African side FC Kapstadt three weeks ago. Born and raised in Windhoek, Van Wyk’s football journey began in 2016, shaped by his natural passion for the sport and his parents’ encouragement. From an early age, it was clear...
Hilma Nalupe Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars FC have won the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) season, sealing an impressive fourth consecutive league title after finishing top of the standings with 58 points. Stars confirmed their dominance with a 2-0 victory over FC Ongos in their final match of the season at the Independence Stadium...