Namibia’s national netball team, the Desert Jewels, produced a commanding performance yesterday, defeating Ireland 57–38 in their fourth match at the ongoing 2025 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup. With three wins and one draw under their belt, the Namibians are now one step closer to booking a place in the tournament’s final. Their final...
The Welwitschias will take on South Africa’s Airlink Pumas in a friendly encounter at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek at 15h00 tomorrow. The match serves as crucial preparation ahead of the team’s Africa Cup campaign, which kicks off in Uganda next month. The fixture comes just a week after the Welwitschias edged Uganda 22–19...
Cricket Namibia yesterday announced the upcoming 50 Over series between Namibia’s national team, the FNB Eagles and the Assam Cricket Association, an Indian state team. The series will feature five 50 Over matches hosted at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, bringing exciting international cricket action to home soil. This annual tradition of welcoming Indian state...
At just 22 years old, Jackson Shaambeni Kawaya is already making waves in Namibian golf. Born in Tsumeb and currently a student with a +1 handicap, he is more than just a promising athlete. He is a symbol of hope and change for young black golfers across the continent. “My motto has always been discipline,...
The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) is under mounting scrutiny following allegations from players and coaches of colour that they are being sidelined in favour of white athletes within national teams. The controversy, which centres around the composition of the recently selected women’s High-Performance (HP) squad, has ignited broader concerns about racial inclusivity, financial transparency and...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) issued a statement yesterday in response to remarks made by Debmarine Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Willy Mertens, during the NFA Debmarine Premiership trophy handover last week Saturday. Mertens said their wish is that the NFA leadership would start to value, respect and appreciate sponsors. “At Debmarine Namibia, our commitment to...
An intense, physical and tightly contested encounter had spectators on the edge of their seats as Namibia’s Desert Jewels battled to a dramatic 49-49 draw against Singapore in their third match of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup. The match, held at the Al Nasr Sports Hall, marked Namibia’s first tie of the tournament....
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) owes close to N$1.5 million in unpaid taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). This was revealed in its audited financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2024. The audit, conducted by Saunderson & Co, highlighted that the debt stems from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax deductions from...
After years of mounting concern over its deteriorating condition, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed plans to revamp the long-neglected technical centre in Windhoek. The facility was once envisioned as the heart of national football development. NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata said active discussions are underway with stakeholders to upgrade the facility. “The pace of...
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...