The preliminary stages of CAF’s inter-club competitions has concluded, leaving Namibian football hopes resting squarely on the shoulders of just two men, Mamelodi Sundown’s Peter Shalulile and Al Hilal’s Aprocius Petrus. While a stronger Namibian contingent began the continental campaign in both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, the dust has settled...
After a challenging start to their Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, Khomas Nampol are gearing up for a crucial weekend that will see them face both Rundu Chiefs and Julinho Sporting in round two and three of the competition. The law enforcement outfit suffered a narrow 0–1 defeat to defending champions African Stars last...
Hilma Nalupe Namibian powerlifter Phillipus Shangadi did the country proud when he competed at the World Powerlifting Championship held from 22 to 26 October in Santa Catarina, Brazil, where he delivered a strong performance to finish third overall in his category. Competing among some of the best lifters from across the globe, Shangadi described the...
World Rugby has announced that Brazil will replace Paraguay in next month’s final qualification tournament for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, set to take place in Dubai from 8 to 18 November. The decision follows Paraguay’s withdrawal after admitting to fielding an ineligible player during recent play-off matches between the two nations. In a...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who now also serves as Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, met with staff and management of the ministry in Windhoek on Monday to introduce herself and set out her expectations for their collective work ahead. The President’s visit began with a closed-door meeting with the ministry’s management team, followed by an...
WALVIS BAY – The Road Safety Council is set to pilot a national e-ticketing project during the current financial year as part of efforts to digitalise Namibia’s traffic law enforcement and improve road safety management. Announcing the plans during the ongoing Annual Road Safety conference in Swakopmund, council chairperson Eliphas !Owos-Ôab said the project will...
SWAKOPMUND – The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund spends at least N$250 million every year to assist victims of road crashes in Namibia, with about N$200 million of that amount going towards medical expenses. This was revealed by the fund’s chief executive officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, during the 10th Annual Road Safety Conference, which is currently...
The Namibian Defence force has dismissed two of its members found to be leaking classified information to a self-styled social media activist. Left Corporal Heita Hilkia and Corporal Hilma Namutenya Ndimulunde were both dismissed with immediate effect after they were reportedly found to have leaked sensitive material to political activist Nghipudilo Ya Shiindi. Ya Shiindi,...
The 2025 Namibian Premier Football League (NPFL) kicked off in style over the weekend, delivering goals, drama and thrilling football across multiple venues. The opening match on Friday saw Ongos FC and Unam FC share the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. After a goalless first half, Unam’s Vjihimsa Siririka...
The Barloworld Cymot Pro Cycling Team, formally known as NCCS Pro Cycling Team, is set to represent Namibia at the upcoming 2025 Volta a Angola, a prestigious nine-stage international cycling tour taking place from 30 October to 9 November. The race will commence in Namibe, located on Angola’s scenic southwestern coast, and conclude in the...