Namibian professional boxing referee and judge Fillemon Mweya is preparing for an exciting opportunity to officiate a WBC title fight on 21 December in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He has been officially appointed by the World Boxing Council (WBC) to oversee the main event of the evening, which will feature a thrilling WBC bout...
THE Namibian sporting landscape is in crisis, and it’s time we face the cold, hard truth. While the country is blessed with a wealth of athletic potential, from budding football stars to track and field prodigies, there’s a stubborn roadblock preventing this talent from flourishing. That roadblock, quite frankly, is a sport industry that’s drowning...
AS minister of sport, Agnes Tjongarero prepares to step down in March 2025, she has taken the time to reflect on her tenure, highlighting both the achievements and the serious challenges that have persisted in Namibian sports under her leadership. In an exclusive interview with New Era, Tjongarero was a deputy minister of sport from 2015...
Outgoing president of Netball Namibia (NN) Rebekka Goagoses has highlighted several key achievements during her tenure, with the most significant being the acquisition of two sprung floors for the national netball courts, made possible through the Directorate of Sports. This milestone represents a substantial improvement in the country’s netball infrastructure, and ensures a higher standard...
The Africa Cup Netball tournament has officially ended after a week of thrilling action at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. South Africa emerged victorious in both the women’s and men’s categories, securing the top spots in the exciting competition. Below are some pictures capturing the intensity of the matches, the passionate supporters and the love...
The secretary general of Netball Namibia, Sophia Simon, shared insights into the extensive preparations that were undertaken to ensure the successful hosting of the Africa Netball Cup at the MTC Dome at the coast. In an interview with New Era Sport, Simon said, “Netball Namibia undertook extensive preparations to ensure the successful hosting of the...
Loide Hanyana is known as one of the hardest-working players in the Desert Jewels’ squad. Despite being considered one of the smaller players in the team, she embodies the saying, “dynamite comes in small packages,” as she consistently delivers powerful performances on the court. New Era (NE) had the chance to sit down with the...
Representing her country at 19, Unam Jaguars’ netball player Grace Mutyayi has made an impressive mark on the court. For her, playing at the senior level was both a dream come true and a source of immense pride. “It’s a feeling of immense pride, and it means a lot to me personally. I have worked...
Goal defender Cornelia Mupenda who competed in the just-ended Africa Netball Cup, has been offered a chance to play in the Singapore Netball League. New Era Sport sat with the netball star for a one-on-one interview. How does it feel to compete in the Africa Netball Cup while also being recognised internationally by the Singapore...
At 26 years, Shaponi Telwin Tjiuongua is quickly becoming one of Namibia’s most prominent male netball players, with aspirations of one day representing his country on the international stage. Tjiuongua, known for his versatility on the court, played a pivotal role in the Namibian men’s team’s performance at the prestigious Africa Netball Cup. His passion...