The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) is grappling with significant internal strife, prompting calls for an urgent annual general meeting (AGM) to address a plethora of grievances from its member clubs. Issues range from claims of leadership stagnation to a lack of competitive action, casting a shadow over the future of hockey in Namibia. A source...
Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)
Namibia and Zimbabwe gear up for showdown
The spotlight is shining brightly on today’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier showdown in Group J at Orlando Stadium, featuring Namibia’s Brave Warriors taking on Zimbabwe. Namibia’s roster is bursting with talent, showcasing stars like Deon Hotto, Prinz Tjiueza, Vitapi Ngaruka, Lloydt Kazapua, Kennedy Hamutenya, Betheul Muzeu and Riaan Hanamub. Coach Collin Benjamin has...
Namibia to play behind closed doors against Zimbabwe…NFA unable to pay security cost
The marketing, sponsorship and communications manager of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Isack Hamata, confirmed that the Brave Warriors’ Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) match, set for 15h00 tomorrow against Zimbabwe, will take place behind closed doors at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. He provided clarity following a report in the Chronicle newspaper, which stated...
Nedbank Desert Dash launched for 20th edition
Nedbank Namibia officially launched the 20th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash, extending the distance from 397km to 401km. This endurance challenge will take place from 6-7 December, starting at Grove Mall, traversing the Khomas Hochland Mountains and the Namib Desert, and finishing at Platz am Meer in Swakopmund. Over 900 cyclists are set to...
Making furniture from pallets
In the heart of Windhoek, where creativity meets craftsmanship, two self-taught carpenters Linus Samuel and Tangeni Nghiyepa are turning discarded pallets into household furniture. Nestled in their modest corrugated zinc workshop located next to the Havana Three-Way, the duo works tirelessly to create pieces that not only serve practical purposes, but also inspire others in...
Personality of the week – From sisterly inspiration to sporting stardom
Mekelye Mwatile’s journey into cricket began at an early age. Despite facing challenges like time management and gender biases, she learned to balance her training with schoolwork, while finding motivation through her coaches’ wise words. How did you first get into cricket, and who inspired you to pursue it professionally? I kicked off my cricket...
Fresh start for Cosmos as he returns to NFA
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) yesterday officially announced the appointment of Franco Cosmos as the new director of membership, governance, compliance, and legal affairs. In its formal statement, the NFA underscored Cosmos’s extensive background, highlighting his prior role as part of the first Normalisation Committee and later as General Secretary. The statement emphasised that Cosmos’s...
Ishitile to receive flowers from government… however, more is needed to reward athletes
Namibian Paralympic athlete Lahja Ishitile has expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the swift action taken by the government in announcing rewards for her and her team’s remarkable achievements in France. She said it’s good to hear that the rewards they are to get are being spoken about as this recognition not only acknowledges their hard...
Young Warriors out of COSAFA qualifiers
Namibia’s Young Warriors have been eliminated from the Cosafa qualifiers after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia’s Copper Bullets. The Young Warriors also lost her first group match 1-0 to Angola, exiting the tournament without earning a single point.
Boxing championship to ignite Grootfontein
The elite men and women National Boxing Championship is set to take place this weekend in Grootfontein, bringing together top talent from across Namibia. Israel Hamutumbangela, a representative from the Namibia Boxing Federation and one of the event’s organisers, said 14 regions will be represented at the tournament, along with a combined team from the...