The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the 2024/25 Debmarine Namibia Premiership will officially commence on 29 November, with Debmarine Namibia committing an N$18 million sponsorship. In a statement, the NFA emphasised that despite challenges in the diamond industry, the sponsorship underscores the positive impact natural diamonds have on local communities. The NFA highlighted...
Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)
Revivals seeks sponsorship to compete in Botswana
In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, the Revivals Volleyball Club (RVC), one of Namibia’s oldest and most diverse community-based volleyball teams, recently made history by winning the inaugural MTC National Volleyball League in the women’s category. They finished the season undefeated. This triumph has earned the club the prestigious honour of representing Namibia...
Personality of the week – Robinho: ‘Sky’s not even the limit’
Robinho van Wyk is a name to keep an eye on – his passion, discipline and natural talent make him a rising star in the world of football. Whether it is on the pitch or off it, he proves that he has the right combination of drive, skill and charisma to make his dreams of...
‘Desert Storm’ readies for epic clash … undefeated Montgomery man to beat
Namibian boxer Sakaria ‘Desert Storm’ Lukas is set to take on undefeated American powerhouse Maliek ‘Maheim’ Montgomery in a high-stakes, 10-round super featherweight showdown in Atlanta on 22 November. Eyeing a shot at a title in the division, Lukas is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares with his trainer and promoter Immanuel ‘AC’ Moses...
NRU appoints new coaches
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has appointed an entirely new coaching team to lead the national squad in their World Cup qualifying campaign next year. Former rugby player, Jacques Burger steps into the role of director of rugby, succeeding Allister Coetzee. The full coaching team includes Chrysander Botha as head coach, with Jaco Engels, Rohan...
Rising star: Kautura Muundjua aims for England
At just 16 years, Kautura Muundjua from Windhoek Gymnasium is already making waves in the world of football. With a keen focus on developing his defensive skills, he has set his sights on one day showcasing his talents in England. Recently, Limba Mupetami (LM) of New Era Sport had the opportunity to sit with this...
Nail-biting encounter ends in penalty heartbreak for Namibia
The second leg of the African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers between Namibia and Lesotho concluded in dramatic fashion yesterday afternoon. The match ended 4-3 on penalties after a 1-0 victory for Namibia, resulting in a 1-1 aggregate scoreline. This thrilling contest took place at Toyota Stadium in South Africa, where tensions ran high as both...
Netball Namibia hosts successful trials for upcoming Africa Cup
On Saturday, Netball Namibia (NN) conducted trials at the Wanderers Netball Courts to select 15 male players for the highly, anticipated Africa Cup, set to take place at the Dome in Swakopmund from 9 to 14 December. This event marks a significant step for the sport in Namibia as it aims to showcase not only...
Personality of the week – Solunga: Manning the sticks, saving balls
At a tender age, Milco Solunga has already made a significant mark in the world of football. As the starting goalkeeper for the Khomas Regional U/17 team, which recently competed in the prestigious 2024 Yangzhou China Grand Canal Cities Men’s Elite Youth Football Tournament, where they took second place, Solunga’s journey is one of passion,...
Khomas team finishes second in China
YANGZHOU- The Khomas U/17 regional team finished second at the prestigious 2024 Yangzhou China Grand Canal Cities Men’s Elite Youth Football Tournament, which concluded yesterday in Yangzhou City. Khomas represented Namibia at the tournament. The young athletes faced a challenging final match against the Jiangsu Province team, ultimately falling short with a scoreline of 5-1. ...









