Six months ago, the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club embarked on an ambitious journey to bring boxing to the youth in Namibia’s remote regions. With a mission to scout and nurture young talent, the initiative covered regions, namely Zambezi, Kavango East and West, Oshana, Omusati, Oshikoto and Ohangwena, covering more than 50 schools. It aims to...
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Exciting games expected in the KBA
The Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) will continue this weekend, as teams aim to finish the league season on a high note. John Tjirimuje, the marketing manager at the association, said the upcoming games are expected to be highly competitive as teams fight to end the season strongly. “The league is coming to an end very...
Kanalelo: Pre-season good for players’ fitness
Debmarine Premiership champions African Stars are making the most of their pre-season tour in Botswana, with head coach Ronnie Kanalelo expressing satisfaction with histeam’s performance. The team has so far played four matches, all of which yielded positive results. The pre-season campaign began on Thursday last week with a narrow 1-0 victory over Gaborone United....
NCS maintain strong run in the MTC NNPL …Khomas Super 10 resumes
The defending champions of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), Namibia Correctional Services (NCS), continued their impressive performance by defeating Afrocat Lions 52-33 on Saturday at the Khomasdal stadium in the capital. At the same venue, newly-promoted Unam Jaguars pulled off a surprise victory over Tigers, winning by 35-38. NCS’s Saturday win solidified their...
Tobias: Nakathila ready for bigger stage …as bonanza looms
Top boxing promoter Nestor Tobias is optimistic that former WBO Global junior lightweight champion Jeremia Nakathila will soon return to the spotlight. Nakathila (34) is set to take part in the upcoming Together as One part 13 boxing bonanza organised by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy, headlined by Mateus Heita, who will face South...
NNPL heats up at Khomasdal stadium this weekend …Bittler confident about weekend
The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) will this weekend continue with exciting matchups lined up at Khomasdal Stadium tomorrow and Sunday. Current league leaders and defending champions Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) will be aiming to maintain their lead on top of the premier league standings when they take on Afrocat Lions tomorrow at 15h30. ...
Shipanga aims to inspire community …as he obtains CAF B licence
While the CAF B coaching licence will undoubtedly advance Paulus Shipanga’s career, the former Brave Gladiators’ head coach emphasises his desire to use this knowledge to empower aspiring coaches in his community. Shipanga was one of only 25 participants to complete the vital course, hosted by the South African Football Association (SAFA) in Ekurhuleni in...
National Youth Games return
An amount of N$4 million is required to successfully host this year’s National Youth Games. Freddy Mwiya, the chief administrator at the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) revealed this. Mwiya said that the money is needed to cover various logistical costs such as catering, transportation and driver salaries. Often referred to as the local Olympics, the...
Personality of the week – From quitting his job to returning to Olympics …Seidler aims to inspire nation
Ahead of the much-anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics, New Era Sport sat down with swimmer Phillip Seidler, one of the few athletes who will represent Namibia at this year’s Olympics. He shared insights on his preparations and goals for this year’s competition. You quit your full-time job after the Tokyo Olympics to focus on swimming, how...
We want to bridge the gap – Shapwa
Chairperson of the Ongos Ladies’ team Monica Shapwa said offering players professional contracts and accommodation is part of the club’s ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between the ladies’ team and their male counterparts. Last week, the team announced they are the first women’s football club to offer their players professional contracts and salaries. This...