Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)

As the curtain comes down on another demanding year for Namibian sport, local sport pundits Marco Ndlovu, Matthew Haikali, and Isack Hamata have issued a unified call for decisive reforms in 2026, arguing that the sector stands at a critical crossroads between stagnation and sustainable growth. At the heart of their message is a shared...

LILONGWE – Speaking after the DebMarine Desert Jewels secured a seventh-place finish at the Africa Netball Cup in Lilongwe, Malawi, head coach of the DebMarine Desert Jewels, Julene Meyer, said that national coaches need more training time with players and more frequently, and that local clubs need to buy into the concept of more structured...

Namibian long-distance runner Lavinia Haitope continued her impressive run of form with yet another major victory after claiming gold at the World Athletics Cross Country Tour (Bronze Label) event held in Botswana on Saturday. Haitope dominated the women’s 10-kilometre race, crossing the finish line in a winning time of 36:03, underlining her growing stature on...

Lilongwe – The DebMarine Desert Jewels of Namibia wrapped up their Africa Netball Cup campaign with a seventh-place finish on Saturday after a convincing 51–27 victory over Tanzania at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe, Malawi. Namibia signed off the tournament on a positive note, producing one of their most composed performances to comfortably...

LILONGWE – Namibia’s energetic and composed centre, Loide Hanyanya, known fondly as ‘Bokkie’ by teammates, delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, earning her the Player of the Match accolade during the Desert Jewels’ hard-fought 42-42 draw against Kenya at the Africa Netball Cup in Lilongwe, Malawi. Hanyanya’s impact was evident from the first whistle. Her...

FC Ongos head coach Ronnie Kanalelo said his side is fully prepared for a demanding weekend as the Namibia Premier League enters a crucial phase.  With two contrasting opponents on the horizon, Kanalelo emphasised the need for tactical discipline and adaptability. “We are facing two types of opposition.  Khomas Nampol employs a long-ball strategy designed...

LILONGWE – The DebMarine Desert Jewels suffered a tough start to their Africa Netball Cup campaign after going down 48– 36 to a determined Zimbabwean side at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe, Malawi.  The high-intensity encounter set the tone for what promises to be a competitive tournament, as both sides displayed physicality, speed...