Lahja Nashuuta The leader of Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Job Amupanda has called on the government to consider the development of a brand-new city to ease the growing pressure on Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. Speaking during the State of the Nation address last week, he projected that by 2041, Windhoek could be home to over 800 000 residents. With an annual influx...
All eyes turn to conclave as Pope’s tomb opens to public
VATICAN CITY – With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.Mourners were permitted to visit his tomb for the first time yesterday, a day after an estimated 400 000 people including world leaders turned out for...
From street play to best goalkeeper at Newspaper Cup
OUTJO – Mcheni Kavendjii from the Kunene regional football team showcased splendid goalkeeping skills during the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament in Outjo last weekend. He scooped the best goalkeeper of the tournament award at the event. His regional team walked away victorious after a historic win against the Kavango East football team. Kavendjii managed to defend several attempts...
Nandi-Ndaitwah eyes sport professionalism
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said her administration will work towards the professionalisation of sport codes, targeted investment promotion and sport infrastructure development. In her State of the Nation address in Parliament last week, the Head of State said the sport industry includes research and development, talent management, construction and marketing, creating many new business opportunities and stimulating job-creation. “We should...
Date set for Young African, Mighty Gunners replay
GOBABIS, 25 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced 30 April 2025 as match day for the abandoned match between Omaheke’s premier league side Young African FC and Mighty Gunners FC from Otjiwarongo.The fixture was called off by the referee in the injury time of the first half on 5 April 2025 at Gobabis with Young African...
Sport development flourishes in Otjinene – Tjatindi
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – Alphonso Tjatindi, the sports officer for the Otjinene Constituency, is beaming with pride over the progress made in local sports development during his three years of voluntary service. From athletics to football and even chess, He has played a central role in transforming the sporting landscape in this rural part of Omaheke region. In an interview...
We are on the right track – Kavirombo
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Professor Supporters Club (PSC) organiser Ewaldt Zuma Kavirombo says the club is making progress towards achieving its objectives. PSC horses showed impressive performances at the inaugural Easter Cup horse-racing competition held in Omaheke region’s Otjinene constituency recently. Among the club’s horses that shone in Otjinene are Action Time and Bin Laden, who won the main races...
Simasiku stresses ethics and adherence to regulations
Renowned boxing referee Angel Simasiku says the lifeblood of boxing’s integrity lies squarely with referees and judges. Simasiku made these remarks on Saturday during the MTC-Kilimanjaro Club Boxing Clinic held in Oshakati, explaining the importance of ethics and adherence to regulations by boxing referees and judges. Speaking to attendees, Simasiku asserted that a strong understanding of ethical guidelines is paramount...
Junior hockey World Cup qualifications complete
Namibia’s junior women’s and men’s hockey teams have successfully qualified for the upcoming Junior World Cups, set to take place in Chile and India, respectively. Their qualification follows a strong showing at the Junior Africa Cup, held in Windhoek from 18 to 25 April, where they competed against top continental teams. In the women’s competition, South Africa proved dominant, winning...
De Bruyn resigns as Eagles head coach
Cricket Namibia (CN) last week announced the resignation of Pierre de Bruyn, head coach of the Namibia national men’s cricket team, the Eagles. In a statement, CN said De Bruyn made the difficult decision to step down from his position to be closer to his family. He has accepted a new role with the Titans franchise in Centurion, South Africa....