Tangi Twaindila Mulundu (26) hails from Omungwelume in the Ohangwena region. She is the CEO of Twaindila, a freelance sports photography firm. As a self-taught photographer, Mulundu honed her skills through online platforms like Alison and YouTube, as well as guidance from her peers, establishing herself as a rising force in the local industry. New...
The stage is set for the 20th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash, the world’s longest single-stage mountain biking event, taking place tomorrow and Saturday. Starting at The Grove Mall in Windhoek, participants will tackle a gruelling 401-kilometre journey across the ancient Namib Desert before crossing the finish line at Platz am Meer Mall in...
Namibian cyclist Vera Looser was mistakenly announced as the Sport Star of the Year at Saturday’s Namibia Annual Sports Awards held in Windhoek. However, it later emerged that the rightful winner of this prestigious award is para-athlete Lahja Ishitile, whose stellar performance on the international stage earned her the accolade. In addition to being named...
Namibian professional cyclist Vera Looser achieved a remarkable double triumph at the prestigious Namibia Annual Sports Awards held at the Windhoek Country Club on Saturday. Her outstanding contributions to sport were recognised as she was honoured with the titles of ‘Sport Star of the Year,’ and ‘Sportswoman of the Year’. The first time Looser won...
Prominent local boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has described Naftalie Sheyapo as the future of Namibia’s heavyweight division. The 28-year-old Sheyapo, who hails from Walvis Bay, has a record of 56 amateur fights, and a professional record of two wins by knockouts. He recently showcased his talent at the ‘Your Vote Counts’ Boxing Bonanza held at...
The much-anticipated Inter-Mine Sport Games kick off today, and end tomorrow at the Vegkop, Eros Primary School Stadium as well as the Windhoek Country Club and Resorts Golf Club in Windhoek. A key event on the Namibian mining industry’s calendar, the Games were paused during the global financial crisis due to financial constraints faced by...
The Namibian senior women’s indoor hockey team is geared up to defend the Nkosi Cup title, which they clinched last year at the Wynberg Military Base in Cape Town, South Africa. This year’s competition, running from 13 to 17 December, will see Namibia face off against Spar South Africa and Ireland in what promises to...
Limba Mupetami Maria Sheya The Ministry of Sport will appear in the Windhoek High Court today at 9h00 for a hearing after being taken to court by a joint venture that lost out on the tender to revamp the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Toivo Nuugulu Architects and Kerry McNamara Architects, a joint venture, filed an...
The Brave Warriors of Namibia brought their disappointing qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to a close today with a 0-0 draw against Kenya’s Harambee Stars at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Despite a determined performance, neither team could find the back of the net. They had both been already...
With a year at the helm of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), president Robert Shimooshili has ushered in a new era of promise and progress. Not only has he secured financial support from key stakeholders, but he is also laying the groundwork for the future by championing the construction of football fields across Namibia. The...