A trusted source close to Namibian footballers Peter Shalulile and Deon Hotto, who both play in South Africa’s top-flight league, has dismissed growing speculation about their alleged departure from their respective clubs. The insider said Shalulile has secured a two-year contract extension with reigning DStv Premiership champion Mamelodi Sundowns, contrary to earlier expectations that his...
Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)
Nakathila ready for war … as he prepares to face Mason in Virginia showdown
Namibia’s seasoned lightweight contender Jeremiah Nakathila is set to clash with rising American star Abdullah Mason in what promises to be an electrifying co-main event on 7 June in Norfolk, Virginia. The bout will support the headline showdown between Keyshawn Davis and Edwin De Los Santos on a stacked Top Rank boxing card. Nakathila (35)...
Warriors gun for Angola
Brave Warriors midfielder Ngero Katua said preparations for the 2025 Cosafa Cup are progressing smoothly. The team is ready to give their all when they step onto the pitch. Speaking after the team’s arrival in South Africa on Sunday, Katua expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness. “We arrived safely. Preparations have been good. We’ve remained...
Nangolo heads to Las Vegas for high-stakes title defence camp
Namibia’s undefeated World Boxing Organisation (WBO) super featherweight champion Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo has officially departed for Las Vegas in the United States of America. There, he will undergo an intense training camp ahead of his highly anticipated WBO title defence scheduled for 2 August. While his opponent will be officially announced next week, fans...
Ya France retires
After years of donning the Namibian jersey and proudly representing the nation on the world stage, a veteran Namibian cricketer Helao ‘Picky’ Ya France has announced his retirement from the game, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Namibian cricket. Reflecting on the decision to retire, the cricketer revealed that the realisation came during...
MTC Netball Namibia League kicks off with energy, purpose
The president of Netball Namibia Juanita Witbeen has hailed the opening weekend of the 2025 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League as a resounding success. The much-anticipated season kicked off at the Khomasdal Netball Court in Windhoek. The event drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators, who came out in full force to support the country’s...
Para-athlete Kinda wishes to one day move out of shack
When you walk into Namibian T11 100-metre (m) and 400m para-athlete Chris Kinda’s modest shack in Mondesa, Swakopmund, you will notice something missing. There are no signs of his gold medal or any other medals. Kinda said all his medals are safely kept at the MTC Dome because his shack, like much of the community...
Stars crowned back-to-back champions
African Stars Football Club have once again etched their name into the history books after successfully defending their Debmarine Namibia Premier League title, drawing 1-1 against Mighty Gunners in an away fixture – clinching the championship with a game to spare over the weekend. The Windhoek-based giants expressed heartfelt gratitude to their fans, players, technical...
Anticipation builds as MTC Netball Premier League returns
The stage is set, and excitement is mounting for the 2025 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL). The event kicks off tomorrow at the Khomasdal netball courts in Windhoek. The league starts with a N$2.9 million boost from MTC as sponsor. Speaking ahead of the opening round, Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen said preparations are...
Ipinge strikes gold at Angola’s Independence boxing tourney
Namibian boxer Gebhard Ipinge delivered a standout performance at the recent international boxing tournament held in Luanda, Angola as part of that country’s 50th independence celebrations. Ipinge, part of a Namibian delegation comprising five pugillists, a coach, and a team manager, beat Angola’s Adriano Kiana in the semi-final to book a place in the final,...