Paralympic athlete Lahja Ishitile, alongside her guide Sem Shimanda, is poised for an outstanding performance today, with their focus firmly on adding another medal to her collection in the T11 100 metre heat event, scheduled to start at 11h50. Following her recent triumph in the T11 400 metre, there are high expectations for another strong...
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Wanderers, Kudus equip for semifinals
Wanderers 1 head coach, Dirk Human, expressed that it is always a privilege to compete in this weekend’s semifinals at Windhoek High School Vegkop. He highlighted the team’s enthusiasm, as all their squads prepare for the crucial matches. “Some players are very familiar with the grounds, so it will be thrilling to see them return...
Shaun Gariseb: Audacity of hope … a glance at Windhoek’s unelected leader
Without an air-conditioned office or a budget, Shaun ‘Asprilla’ Gariseb – through his unorthodox approach – has shown that miniscule resources are no excuse for failing to bring the poor’s plight to the fore. Gariseb is a civil servant who studied business and public administration at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, working at...
Namibia to host Junior Africa Cup … Key qualifier tournament on home soil
Namibia will host the Junior Africa Cup (JAC), the crucial qualifying tournament for the Junior Hockey World Cup, it was announced on Wednesday. The tournament is set to take place from 30 November to 8 December at the Outdoor field at Windhoek High School. In preparation for the event, clubs have been invited to submit...
From court to classroom: The life of Linken Gertze
Linken Gertze is a 21-year-old dynamo, born and bred in Tsumeb, who has mastered the art of balancing playing netball and academics with a unique flair, as this vibrant player literally lives and breathes netball. She confesses with a smile: “I eat, sleep and dream netball. But I am also focused on my studies, as...
Benjamin ropes in Träger as assistant … as Warriors gun for Afcon qualifers
Brave Warriors’ head coach Collin Benjamin has announced that Fabian Träger will be stepping up as his assistant coach as the team prepares for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations’ (Afcon) qualifiers. This move comes after the departure of Benjamin’s trusted assistant Ronnie Kanalelo, who has decided to focus on club football with African Stars....
Namibia’s Paralympic team ready to shine in Paris
The Paralympic Games are set to open today. Around 4 400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days. The French capital, fresh from hosting the Olympics, once again provides the backdrop for what promises to be a remarkable spectacle. Many of the same...
Hindjou takes aim at ‘disorganised’ NFA
Former footballer and current Okahandja United chairman Congo Hindjou has raised serious concerns about the Namibia Football Association’s handling of preparations for the upcoming 2024/2025 football season, which is set to start on 21 September. He pointed out several pitfalls, putting a spotlight on the fact that the NFA has failed to adequately plan and...
Bitter Champions League exit for Stars
African Stars’ journey in the Caf Champions League came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday. They were eliminated by Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy after a 6-5 defeat on penalties in the second leg. Despite winning the first preliminary leg 1-0, the Namibian side could not hold onto their advantage in the return fixture, where Jwaneng Galaxy...
Warriors ready to roar in Afcon qualifiers… thrilling showdowns nearing
The Brave Warriors of Namibia are strapping on their boots and gearing up for a battles of epic proportions in Group J of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. Their first test is a showdown against the indomitable five-time champions Cameroon on 7 September, followed by a clash with Kenya on the 10th. The...