The Chamber of Mines in Namibia is gearing up for an action-packed edition of the Inter-Mine Sports Games, which officially takes place on 21 and 22 November at the Vineta Central Sports Complex, Vineta North Fields and the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund. To accommodate the large number of participating teams, some soccer and volleyball...
With the clock ticking down to tomorrow’s annual 2025 Namibia Sport Awards, which will be held in Ongwediva at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, preparations have surged into their final and most crucial phase. According to Givean Samulandela, marketing head at the Namibia Sport Commission, the organising team is operating with precision as they put...
FC Ongos head coach Ronnie Kanalelo has hit the ground running as he prepares his side for this weekend’s Round 8 and 9 clashes in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL). Kanalelo, who recently took charge of the club, faces a demanding schedule, with his team lining up against Rundu Chiefs tomorrow before taking on...
The senior national netball team, the DebMarine Desert Jewels, have received a major financial boost ahead of their departure to Scotland for the prestigious Celtic Cup. The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has extended N$100 000 in additional sponsorship, while NamPower has contributed a further N$50 000 to aid the team’s preparations. This support comes on...
Julene Meyer, the head coach of the Desert Jewels, said preparations for upcoming international commitments are moving forward smoothly despite major obstacles threatening the team’s plans. Meyer confirmed that 15 players are currently in camp, working intensively a head of the Celtic Cup in Scotland and the Netball Africa Cup in Malawi. The national side,...
Namibia’s long-standing Rugby World Cup pedigree came to a painful halt in Dubai last week as the Welwitschias fell short in their bid to qualify for the 2027 global showpiece. Consecutive defeats to Belgium and Samoa in the final qualification tournament in Dubai brought an end to the country’s proud run of seven consecutive World...
Limba Mupetami Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed a major structural shift in local football, announcing during its 34th Ordinary Congress in Windhoek that the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) will operate independently from the 2026/2027 season. The decision marks a pivotal moment for Namibian football, with the top-flight league expected to...
The promotion play-offs for the FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) are scheduled to take place this weekend, marking an exciting phase in the league’s season. The play-offs will be divided into two zones: the Central and Southern Zone as well as the Northern Zone. Matches in the Central and Southern Zone will be hosted at...
Local boxing promoter Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias believes that, if Namibia were to be defined by a particular sport, boxing would undoubtedly rank among the top three if not take the number one spot. He said this assertion is grounded in the profound impact that the sport has had on the nation – from producing world...
Local coach Ronnie Kanalelo has stepped down from his role as head coach of Bucks Buccaneers after nearly seven months at the helm. Reflecting on his tenure, Kanalelo said the experience was enriching and that he leaves the team in a strong tactical position. “The standard is set, and for me, it’s off to the...