The Welwitschias will shift their focus to a tough encounter against South Africa’s Airlink Pumas this coming weekend at Hage Geingob Stadium, in what promises to be another testing international friendly. This follows a hard-fought 22–19 victory over Uganda on Saturday in their first international outing of the year, held at Walvis Bay Private School’s...
Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)
Namibians fly the flag at 2025 Comrades Ultra marathon
Namibia celebrated a strong showing at the 2025 Comrades Ultra Marathon in SouthAfrica this past weekend, with 76 runners crossing the finish line at the world’s oldestand most prestigious ultra-distance road race.Leading the charge was the seven-member Performance Movement team, whosestandout performances highlighted Namibia’s growing presence on the globalendurance stage.Veteran ultra-marathoner Harold ‘Bolla’ Akwenye ran...
Desert Jewels depart for UAE
Namibia’s national women’s netball team, the Debmarine Desert Jewels, departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday. They will participate in the inaugural UAE Netball Tournament, scheduled to take place from 15 to 21 June in Dubai. The tournament will feature six national teams, host UAE, Namibia, USA, Republic of Ireland (ROI), Singapore and Kenya. ...
Personality of the week – Uapandera could be the next big thing in goal shooting
At just 19 years old, Windhoek-based Muundjua Uapandera is emerging as one of Namibia’s most promising netball talents. A goal shooter with a calm presence and a sharp eye, she currently plays for Unam Ogongo in the prestigious MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. Her rise is remarkable, especially considering that she only started playing in...
Welwitschias to face Uganda in friendly
Namibia’s senior national rugby team, the Welwitschias, led by captain Prince !Gaoseb, will take to the field this Saturday in a high-stakes international friendly against Uganda. The match will be played at Naartjie Park, Walvis Bay, kicking off at 15h00, and serves as crucial preparation ahead of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup – scheduled for...
Warriors bow out of Cosafa Cup …eyes now on World Cup qualifiers
The Brave Warriors of Namibia have officially exited the 2025 Cosafa Cup after failing to progress beyond the group stage, despite finishing their campaign with a resounding 3-0 win over Lesotho on Tuesday evening. Head coach Collin Benjamin’s side wrapped up their Group B campaign with five points — a return that unfortunately wasn’t enough...
Debmarine Desert Jewels eye glory at inaugural UAE Netball Cup
Namibia’s senior national netball team, the Debmarine Desert Jewels, is set to compete in the inaugural United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup, scheduled to take place from 15 to 21 June 2025 in Dubai. This marks the team’s first international outing of the year, where they will go head-to-head against top teams from the host...
Demise of football giant Black Africa …one match away from a big decision
With just one match left to play in the current campaign, the once-mighty and storied football powerhouse of Namibian football, Black Africa (BA) Football Club, finds itself in an unprecedented and deeply troubling situation. The club, now a first-division outfit after years of top-tier dominance, is teetering on the brink of relegation to the second...
League reveals grit and growth in rounds 3 and 4
The Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo was a hotbed of energy and fierce competition this past weekend, as teams clashed in rounds three and four of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. With netball fans trickling in and out of the venue, the court buzzed with action that not only thrilled spectators but also offered glimpses...
Gunners, Okahandja United share spoils
Mighty Gunners were held to a goalless draw by Okahandja United in front of a packed Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo on Saturday. Fans from both sides filled the venue with excitement and vibrant support. Despite numerous attempts from both sides to break the deadlock, neither team could find the back of the net, resulting in...