Namibia’s Young Warriors have been eliminated from the Cosafa qualifiers after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia’s Copper Bullets. The Young Warriors also lost her first group match 1-0 to Angola, exiting the tournament without earning a single point.
Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)
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Boxing championship to ignite Grootfontein
The elite men and women National Boxing Championship is set to take place this weekend in Grootfontein, bringing together top talent from across Namibia. Israel Hamutumbangela, a representative from the Namibia Boxing Federation and one of the event’s organisers, said 14 regions will be represented at the tournament, along with a combined team from the...
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‘Forgotten’ Ishitile speaks out
Returning home with two medals from the Paralympic Games in France, Lahja Ishitile feels left out and unappreciated for her heroic exploits that left many Namibians with smiles on their faces. Despite breaking the Paralympic record in the 400 metre (m) T11 race by a remarkable 42.60 seconds, and clocking 25.04 seconds in the 200m...
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NCS retain title in thrilling finale
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS)successfully defended their MTC Namibia Netball League title yesterday at the Paresis Netball Court in Otjiwarongo, securing a hard-fought 34-27 victory over Otjozondjupa Nampol in their final match of the season. With this win, the champions walked away with a well-deserved N$180 000 prize, capping off an intense season of competition....
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Morgan Kashihakumwa queen of smileys and marathon chicken
Morgan Kashihakumwa, a 32-year-old entrepreneur born in Oranjemund and raised in northern Namibia, has become a beacon of hope for many. Since launching her business in 2019, she has dedicated herself to supporting her family, and empowering others through her entrepreneurial spirit. She specialises in selling goat heads – affectionately known as ‘smileys’ – as well...
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Futsal fever hits Windhoek
Today marks an electrifying day for futsal fans in Windhoek, as the Futsal Namibia Premier League officially kicks off at DTS indoor court in Olympia. Since its inception in 2020, with a humble roster of just 30 to 40 players, the league has rapidly evolved, fuelled by an exciting N$450 000 sponsorship from the Namibia...
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Personality of the week – Meet cycling enthusiast- extraordinaire Monga
At just 19, Sithembile Monga had a passion for cycling that is as strong as her spirit. Her journey started through the Physically Active Youth (PAY) programme, where she now volunteers. She declared with a grin that she wants to “cycle until the end of time”. Let us dive into her world with some fun questions and...
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Exciting conclusion to the netball league this weekend
The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is set to reach its thrilling conclusion this weekend. Eliana Seibes, the league coordinator, anticipates some unpredictable twists in the final round of matches. The climactic finale will take place at the Paresis Netball Courts in Otjiwarongo, kicking off on Saturday and running through to Sunday. As it stands,...
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NFA scrambles to meet Debmarine demands … as league kickoff hangs in the balance
A source close to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) revealed that the football house is working diligently to get everything in order before the league’s kickoff. This follows after the top-flight league’s main sponsor, Debmarine Namibia, issued a series of ultimatums earlier this month. They made it clear that the release of sponsorship funds would be...
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It’s difficult to run without an agent – Botha
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...