Namibia Golf Federation (NGF) secretary general Brenda Lens has praised the national team for their commendable performance at the just-concluded African Amateur Golf Tournament in South Africa. Namibia sent golfers Walter Kheibeb, Stephanus Bonifatius, Kyle Johnson, Edwin Katura and Likius Nande to the tournament. However, only two managed to make the final cut. Nande finished...
The first edition of the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) senior tournament took place over the weekend, with organisers praising the high level of competition displayed by the players. The tournament was held at the Central Tennis Club in Olympia, Windhoek from Friday to Sunday. In the men’s singles final, Ruben Yssel emerged victorious after edging...
Ongos Ladies’ head coach Shama Gure said his team must push harder if they want to challenge for the title. The team thrashed V-Power Angels 5-0 on Saturday, and won 11-1 over Okahandja in the FNB Women’s Super League. The two victories took Ongos Ladies to 20 points. However, Gure said they could have performed...
The Wanderers Rugby Club kicked off their pre-season preparations in style with a commanding 28-14 victory over Grootfontein in the finals of the Castle Lite 10-a-side rugby tournament. The event was held at the United Sports Ground in Olympia. The rugby season curtain-raiser tournament began on Friday and concluded on Saturday. Wanderers defended their title...
Eight-year-old Russell Josephat continued to fly Namibia’s flag high after securing an impressive second-place finish at the Rotax Max Challenge (RMC) Rand Kart Club Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday. Josephat, also known as RJ63, finished behind Venter Ronald, who claimed the top spot. Reddy Raidyn took second place with 94 points. Josephat amassed...
The Namibian sporting fraternity has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of the Founding Father Sam Nujoma. He died in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 95. Nujoma served as Namibia’s first president from 1990 to 2005. He died at a Windhoek hospital. He was among the last remaining African...
Gobabis-based outfit Young African climbed to the top of the Debmarine Namibia Premiership on Saturday after a goalless draw against KK Palace. Khomas Nampol missed the chance to retain their top spot following a 2-1 defeat to Okahandja United. The match between Young African and KK Palace was played at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. The...
After taking a break due to cup competitions, the top-flight men’s football league, the Debmarine Premiership, returns this weekend with a number of exciting fixtures lined up for tomorrow and Sunday in various parts of the country. Action will commence tomorrow afternoon, when Chula Chula takes on African Stars at the Independence Stadium in Oshakati....
FC Ongos Ladies’ head coach Shama Gure has stressed the need for his charges to stay focused as they head into a crucial weekend of FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) action. He wants to take maximum points from their two upcoming matches – against V-Power Angels tomorrow and Okahandja FC on Sunday. Despite both opponents...
Top boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has set his sights on securing a world title this year. As always, he highlighted that financial backing will be crucial to achieving this goal. Tobias made these remarks at yesterday’s press briefing in the capital where he launched their upcoming boxing bonanza which is set for 12 April at...