The Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) is celebrating a historic milestone with the induction of Lahja Ishitile into the Africa Sports Hall of Fame during the 11th Africa International Sports Convention held in Dakar, Senegal. This achievement marks the first time a Namibian athlete has been inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame. The president of...
Track and field enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Christine Mboma’s return to her best form this season. This is despite the athlete facing the delicate balancing act between managing the process of overcoming the physical and mental effects of medication and striving for competitive success. The athlete who first captured the world’s attention by breaking the...
Brave Warriors’ head coach Collin Benjamin yesterday acknowledged a list circulating on social media, highlighting nearly 40 Namibian players plying their trade in various leagues across the globe. He expressed appreciation for the author of the list, and discussed what he looks at when selecting players. Benjamin noted the variety in leagues, the divisions, and...
The late Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding Father, is being honoured with a nationwide procession and series of regional memorial services. The journey of his body began yesterday at State House in Windhoek, where a crowd of officials gathered to pay their respects. From there, Nujoma’s body was transported to his home in Etunda. Today, the...
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...