Namibian track and field star Christine Mboma’s coach, Henk Botha, expressed the challenges in organising races for the 2022 Olympic silver medallist, citing the lack of an agent as a major obstacle. Botha has been performing multiple roles in Mboma’s career – acting as her coach, manager, agent, and marketer. However, he revealed that the...
Although the adage says “not all that glitters is gold” let no one tell you otherwise. Lahja Ishitile glitters and is a Namibian golden treasure. Two medals are what Paralympian has earned at the recent Paralympic Games in France. Ishitile’s journey Wilka Ishitile is not surprised by her twin flame’s achievements, but her voice trembles...
Namibian Paralympic athlete Lahja Ishitile, along with her guide Sydney Kamuaruuma, set a new African record in the 200metre (m) T11 with a remarkable time of 24.82 seconds at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games yesterday. Their exceptional performance secured them a spot in the final, which is scheduled for Saturday at 19h23. In another notable...
The Young Warriors of Namibia, who only attended trials and training for a week in July, have been drawn to play in the U/20 Cosafa Games in Maputo, Mozambique. The tournament, which runs from 26 September to 5 October, sees Namibia’s junior football side, which mostly consisted of players who played at this year’s Newspaper...
The Brave Warriors of Namibia yesterday morning received news that they will face Cameroon’s U/20 national team in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier match in Daonde. Later in the day, the decision was reversed, with the junior team taken off a flight and replaced with the seniors. The latter initially refused to comply...
Lahja Ishitile, accompanied by her guide Sydney Kamuaruuma, is set to compete at 10h26 today in the T11 200-metre (m) heat at the Paris Paralympic Games. The athlete has already made Namibia proud by securing a gold medal in the 400 m race last weekend. There is high hope that she will bring home another...
Local cyclist Olivia Shililifa dreams of one day joining the Namibian national cycling team, and ultimately qualifying for the prestigious Olympic Games. As a member of the Cymot Ladies Racing Team, she has been steadily building her career, and has her sights set on achieving great things in the world of cycling. Shililifa’s cycling journey...
Para-athlete Ananias Shikongo has advanced to the 100m T11 semi-final at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in France. Shikongo, alongside his guide runner Even Tjiuiju, won their 100m T11 qualifying heat this morning with a time of 11.39 seconds. All eyes will be on them as they aim to continue their success in the semi-final...
The T20 International Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series is set to take place from 6 to 14 September at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This exciting tri-series will feature the Capricorn Eagles competing against Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates in a round-robin format. The team that finishes at the top of the table at the...
Reports indicate that Namibia’s Brave Warriors may face Cameroon’s U20 national team in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match, after the senior national team declined to comply with instructions from the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT) to represent the country. Tensions have arisen between the Indomitable Lions’ senior team and FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o....