It’s derby weekend, and fans expect thrills and spills as top-flight netball clubs prepare for back-to-back clashes in round 5 and 6 of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League. Afrocat Lions coach Dimitri Bitler said his team is eager to bounce back after a week of disrupted training due to school holidays. With several yound...
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Southern Africa’s best shine at the youth games
The curtain came down on the 2024 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games held in Windhoek, Namibia, with Southern Africa’s top young athletes and gamers delivering outstanding performances across various disciplines. Botswana tops karate podium Botswana emerged the overall winner in karate, showcasing precision and skill. The team finished top of the karate medal table with...
Namibia takes on Algeria in Africa Cup
The Mandela National Stadium will come alive with Rugby Africa Cup action at 13h00 on Sunday, as Namibia locks horns with Algeria in a much-anticipated semi-final clash. Namibia stormed into the semis after a dominant 55-17 win over Senegal, with standout performances from Johan Retief, Jurgen Meyer, man-of-the-match Andre van der Berg, Arman Combrinck, Andrew...
Namibian swimmers shine at Region 5 Games
President of the Namibia Swimming Federation, Riaan Steyn, has praised the outstanding performance of Namibian swimmers at the 2024 Region 5 Games, saying the athletes exceeded expectations in both results and competitiveness. “The swimmers were fantastic and performed exactly as we had hoped – if not better. We were pleasantly surprised by just how competitive...
Namibia defeats Senegal in opener
Namibia secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup with a commanding 55-17 victory over Senegal in their opening match, maintaining their unbeaten record against the West African side. The Namibians pulled away in the second half after leading 17-7 at the break, with tries from Johan Retief and Jurgen Meyer...
Ngarizemo welcomes boost in CAF funding for clubs
Young African Football Club owner, Maleagi Ngarizemo, has expressed satisfaction with the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to increase financial support for clubs participating in continental competitions. This follows last week’s announcement by CAF president Patrice Motsepe that all clubs taking part in the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup...
Nghitumbwa set for explosive WBO Global title showdown
Namibian boxing star Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa is set to face South Africa’s undefeated Mxolisi Zuma in a high-stakes clash for the WBO Global Super Bantamweight title on 9 August at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino. The bout, dubbed the ‘Road to the World Title,’ promises fireworks as both fighters are highly ranked by...
Warriors make Botswana home base
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana, following a strategic partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA). This was confirmed by NFA Interim General Secretary, Cassius Moetie, in a media statement on Sunday. Moetie said the collaboration marks a new chapter...
Action Time main winner at MTC Winter Cup
A large crowd turned up at the Rehoboth Horse Racing Track for the highly anticipated MTC Winter Cup, which concluded successfully over the weekend with thrilling races across multiple divisions. Action Time from Professor Supporters Club emerged victorious in the fiercely contested Import Open 220 metres (m) race, outpacing Song of Angles from Ephat Racing,...
MC Tjombe urges fans to turn up for Winter Cup
Popular master of ceremonies and horse racing commentator, Dico Tjombe, is rallying fans to come out in large numbers for the highly anticipated MTC-sponsored Winter Cup, set to take place tomorrow at the Rehoboth Horse Racing Track. Tjombe, a vibrant figure known for his energy and multilingual commentary, plays a key role in keeping crowds...