Head coach of Afrocat Lions Dimitri Bitler expressed satisfaction with the successful conclusion of the MTC Netball Premier League playoffs over the weekend. His team secured promotion to the top-tier league, a development he described as positive not only for the club, but also for its sponsors. Despite the achievement, Bitler emphasised the need for...
The FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup kicks off today, and Namibia is ready to face Australia at 16h30. On 5 February, Namibia will play against New Zealand at 13h10, followed by a match with Germany on 6 February at 14h30. Head Coach: Shayne Cormack Team Manager: Taryn Zehrtt Danja Meyer Age: 21 Position: Attacker Motto:...
Namibian sprinter Beatrice Masilingi delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the IFam Indoor Gent in Belgium on Saturday, setting a new national record and personal best in the women’s 60-metre race. With a blistering time of 7.44 seconds, Masilingi clinched first place, leaving her competition trailing behind. In second place was The Netherlands’ Ama van Bussel,...
After a weekend of intense netball action at the Khomasdal Netball Courts, Afrocat Lions, UNAM Jaguars, Extreme and Cuca Tops have officially earned their places in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. The playoffs, which featured fierce competition and high stakes, concluded with these four teams proving their dominance and securing promotion to Namibia’s top-tier...
The seventh edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey tournament will take place in Poreč, Croatia from 3 to 9 February and the anticipation and excitement is palpable. Twelve teams will be competing in both the men’s and women’s competitions The countries in contention are host Croatia, Namibia, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Iran, Malaysia, Poland,...
The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL) playoffs are set to take place this weekend at Khomasdal Stadium, where 10 teams will battle for a coveted spot in next year’s premier league. The competing teams include Afrocat Lions, Extreme NC, Harambee, Bush Bucks, Okahandja NC, Unam Jaguars, Fatou FC, Afro Queens, Cuca Tops and Blue...
Some local football fans are upset with the Namibia Football Association’s (NFA) management after the First National Bank Women’s Super League match between Beauties and Ongos Ladies was postponed due to the absence of goalposts at the Independence Stadium. The match was scheduled for last weekend. The goalposts were reportedly being used for the MTC...
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has denied claims that the government paid N$11 million in rental fees for an unoccupied building. The building belongs to businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba. They called the allegations “false and misleading”. The controversy stems from a report published in The Namibian yesterday. It suggested that the ministry...
In the heart of Outjo, a cricket revolution is quietly taking place. At the centre of it all is Wilhelm Tuafeni. As the founder of the Outjo Cricket Development Initiative, his story is proof of the power of passion and hard work. What began in 2014 as a dream to give children in his region...
The 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup was officially launched yesterday by sport minister Agnes Tjongarero at the Nedbank Windhoek campus. This year’s tournament will once again take place in Outjo, Kunene region, from 18 to 21 April. It marks the second time the town will host the prestigious event. The competition will...