Namibian boxer Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against Ghana’s seasoned fighter, Felix Ajom, as they battle for the vacant WBO Africa Super Featherweight title on 29 March at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. The 23-year-old Nangolo, who boasts an undefeated record of 12 fights, is confident and eager...
The 11th edition of the Africa International Sports Convention kicked off in Dakar, Senegal on Wednesday and ends today, with one of its highlights being the induction ceremony into the Africa Sports Hall of Fame. The prestigious event recognises outstanding African athletes and sports leaders for their contributions to the continent’s sporting excellence. Namibian Paralympic...
Head coach of third division Spitting Cobras Simson Paulus said coaching a football team is not just about giving instructions from the sidelines—it is about scouting talent, nurturing players and guiding them from training to match-day. For Paulus, this process is both fulfilling and driven by passion. Despite being in a wheelchair, Paulus refuses to...
Young African FC owner Maleagi Ngarizemo has firmly rejected allegations that he sold the club’s status to the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) Football Club. It is claimed that Ngarizemo had accepted a financial sum from NCS before the deal fell apart, but the coach and club owner strongly denied the assertion. NCS finished as runners-up...
The Namibian government is set to embark on a monumental N$2 billion project to overhaul and expand the Independence Stadium, with the upgrade expected to span three to four years. This follows a comprehensive feasibility study conducted by Marley Tjitjo Architects, Richard Frankle & Partners, and Denchi Consulting Engineers for the ministry. The cost of...
Promoter Immanuel ‘AC’ Moses of AC Promotions proudly announced yesterday that Tryagain Ndevelo, a highly decorated amateur boxer, has officially joined his stable. Ndevelo is set to make his professional debut on 29 March, as part of the exciting undercard for the WBO Africa Super Featherweight title bout, headlined by Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo. The...
The countdown is on as Namibian Super- Welterweight boxer Charles Shinima, backed by AC Promotion, prepares for a career-defining showdown on 1 March at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. Shinima will face South African champion Brendon Thyssen in a highly anticipated battle for the WBC Africa title. With just two weeks until fight night, Shinima is...
The third edition of the Spar Namibia Women’s Race was officially launched yesterday morning in Windhoek, with exciting plans for both in-person and virtual participation. Set for 29 March at Wanderers Field, this year’s event will feature 5- and 10-kilometre races. For those unable to attend in person, participants can join virtually, running or walking...
Maria Namundjebo, a pioneer in photojournalism and former senior photographer to Namibia’s late Founding President Sam Nujoma, has dedicated her career to documenting moments that would shape the nation’s history. As the personal photographer to one of Africa’s most revered leaders, Namundjebo’s work goes beyond mere photography; it’s an enduring record of a nation’s struggle,...
Namibia’s track and field star Beatrice Masilingi made a strong statement early in the 2025 athletics season, positioning herself as the country’s top contender for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The championships, set to take place from 21 to 23 March at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the Jianye District,...