Namibian pugilist Jeremiah ‘Low Key’ Nakathila will square up against American Abdullah Mason in a 10-round lightweight bout in Norfolk, Virginia on 7 June. The fight was confirmed yesterday morning in Windhoek by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy. The bout will serve as the co-main event on a card headlined by...
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Namibia thrash Comoros in Cosafa U/17 girls champs
Namibia delivered a dominant performance against Comoros, securing a resounding 10-0 victory in their Council of Southern Africa Football Associations’ (Cosafa) under-17 girls’ championship match. Captain Nancy Lebang was named Player of the Match after she put in an outstanding performance that saw her score multiple goals and lead her team with authority. The host...
Beauties edge past Arrows in FNB Women’s Super League
Beauties FC narrowly beat Arrows Ladies 2-1 in a competitive FNB Women’s Super League clash on Saturday. Helena Amwandangi netted both goals for Beauties and expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance. “The match was okay. We didn’t get the result we initially wanted, and we didn’t expect them to score. There was some confusion in...
MTC pumps N$3m into netball league
Telecommunications’ giant MTC has announced a significant N$2.9 million sponsorship for the 2025 season of the MTC Netball Namibia (NN) Premier League, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the professionalisation of netball in the country. MTC’s Tim Ekandjo revealed the funding at a recent event, noting the company’s total investment in sport has now reached nearly...
Baby Gladiators crumble … as Zambia, Malawi kick-off campaign with dominant wins
The Namibian national U/17 women’s football team, affectionately known as the Baby Gladiators, suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Malawi in their opening Group A clash of the 2025 Cosafa U/17 Girls’ Championship. The match was played on Saturday at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. Despite the home crowd’s support, the Baby Gladiators...
Wanderers crush United, cement top spot
Wanderers delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, defeating Trustco United with an emphatic 47-24 scoreline in the latest round of the FNB Rugby Premier League at Wanderers Field in Windhoek. The win allowed Wanderers to maintain their position at the summit of the league standings as the title race heats up. Wanderers’ captain Jacques Theron...
Damaseb: I’m impressed
Head coach of the national women’s U/17 team Errol Damaseb said he is pleased with the progress and preparedness of the 30 players selected for the upcoming Cosafa Women’s U/17 Championship. The event kicks off tomorrow at Dr Hage Geingob Stadium. “We’ve been focusing on fitness and tactics – so far, so good. I’m impressed...
Personality of the Week – Jade Nangula sprinting toward her dreams
UNAM Athletics Club’s Jade Angula is driven by success to get better. New Era caught up with her for a one-on-one interview. Can you tell us about yourself? I am a passionate and determined individual. I am a librarian by profession, currently working at the International University of Management. I am currently pursuing a Master’s...
Govt sport budget boost sparks optimism …Responsibility across sector with allocations
The Namibian government’s latest budgetary allocation under the sports sector has been met with widespread praise. Stakeholders have welcomed the substantial increase as a sign of serious commitment to sport development and youth empowerment. The ministry’s total allocation of N$1.3 billion reflects a 46% increase from the previous financial year. This move is seen by...
Jacobs joins Okahandja United as technical advisor
Okahandja United has appointed veteran coach Woody Jacobs as their new technical advisor, with immediate effect. The announcement comes as the club looks to strengthen its performance with just nine matches remaining in the Debmarine Namibia Premiership season. Jacobs will work closely with the existing technical team to inject tactical experience and leadership into the...