A young cyclist with big dreams, Johannes Simon, has a quirky sense of humour and a heart full of passion. He’s ready to ride into the sunset – or at least the next cycling event. This publication sat down with him to find out what makes him tick. What inspired you to hop on a...
A Namibian U/17 Khomas Regional team is gearing up for the Canal Cities Men’s Elite Football tournament, set to take place in Yanzhou City, China, from 20 to 28 October. This prestigious event will feature not only Namibia and Taiwan, but also six teams from the Yanzhou, creating an exciting and competitive atmosphere for young...
Namibia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) were officially ended after a 3-1 defeat to Zimbabwe in Monday’s qualifying action at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. Walter Musona broke the deadlock for Zimbabwe and then again made it 2-0 to complete a brace. Prince Dube sealed the deal in the...
The final and 10th edition of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup is scheduled for Saturday at Independence Stadium. This last chapter of the tournament, which has united Namibians through football, has received a cash boost of N$1.5 million from Namibia Breweries Limited. Amos Shiyuka reflected on the Cup’s history, noting that in 2014, an agreement...
Namibia readies to face Zimbabwe today at 18h00 in the return leg clash after losing 1-0 last week. How does life look like for Namibia as they hope to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations? If Cameroon gets a draw against Kenya today, they will have eight points, while Kenya and Zimbabwe will...
Sofia Simon, who was appointed as the first-ever substantive secretary general of Netball Namibia (NN) on Friday, said that her appointment marks a significant milestone not only for herself but for the federation. Simon stated that as netball is predominantly played by women in many regions, being part of the organisation allows her to advocate...
The head gaffer of the Brave Warriors, Collin Benjamin has a rather philosophical approach to the challenges facing his team as they sit at the bottom of Group J in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Zimbabwe last Thursday, Benjamin’s words were as vivid as a painter’s...
Namibian boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa delivered on his promise by defeating former world champion Yukinori Oguni in his own backyard, Japan, via a technical knockout in the first round of an international super bantamweight non-title fight yesterday morning. This electrifying performance marks a significant milestone in Nghitumbwa’s career, further cementing his reputation as a formidable...
Namibia’s impressive seven-game unbeaten run against Zimbabwe ended yesterday afternoon after the Brave Warriors succumbed to a disappointing 1-0 defeat in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. The loss was a bitter pill for the Namibian team, who had been riding high on their previous successes against their neighbours....
The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) is grappling with significant internal strife, prompting calls for an urgent annual general meeting (AGM) to address a plethora of grievances from its member clubs. Issues range from claims of leadership stagnation to a lack of competitive action, casting a shadow over the future of hockey in Namibia. A source...