Hilma Nalupe The Namibian U/21 women’s hockey team showed immense resilience and grit on Wednesday in their classification match against Austria at the Junior Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile. Despite a determined performance and disciplined play, the team fell short with a 1–3 defeat. This fixture was their second-last classification match, part of the...
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Tales of the Legends – Lost and found, tracking down amazing midfielder
Born Malcolm Jacobs on the 20th of November 1965, in Steenberg, Cape Town, South Africa, he completed his primary education at Sullivan Primary School and Heathfield High School. From a very young age, sport, especially football, shaped both his character and future. Malcolm was destined for greatness. He represented Sullivan Primary in inter-schools’ competitions across...
Action awaits Epukiro Festive tourney
Zebaldt Ngaruka OHAMBO JATATE – The popular Epukiro annual Festive tournament, comprising football and netball, is starting on Saturday at Okovimburu Sports ground in the Omaheke region. The competition, under the auspices of the Epukiro Sport Council (ESC), is also marking its 40th anniversary, following its establishment in 1985. Speaking to New Era Sports on...
Coaches brace for high-stakes weekend … as title race heats up
FC Ongos head coach Ronnie Kanalelo said his side is fully prepared for a demanding weekend as the Namibia Premier League enters a crucial phase. With two contrasting opponents on the horizon, Kanalelo emphasised the need for tactical discipline and adaptability. “We are facing two types of opposition. Khomas Nampol employs a long-ball strategy designed...
Hanyanya Player of the Match against Kenya
LILONGWE – Namibia’s energetic and composed centre, Loide Hanyanya, known fondly as ‘Bokkie’ by teammates, delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, earning her the Player of the Match accolade during the Desert Jewels’ hard-fought 42-42 draw against Kenya at the Africa Netball Cup in Lilongwe, Malawi. Hanyanya’s impact was evident from the first whistle. Her...
Mbakera sets sights on premier league promotion
GOBABIS – Mervin Mbakera, head coach of the Southern Stream First Division League (SSFDL) outfit Mariental Sport Club (SC), said the team’s stellar performance in the first two round of matches is fuelled by its desire to play in the Namibian Premier Football League next season. Mariental SC started their league campaign on a high...
NFA to host elite FIFA goalkeeping course
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Football Association will host an Elite FIFA Goalkeeping Coaching course from 14-18 December 2025 in Windhoek. The four-day course is set to bring together 30 goalkeeper coaches from Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe for a week of intense training by internationally acclaimed instructors. The course is designed to help participants understand...
Personality of the week – Linda: Fast and focused on the basketball court
Hilma Nalupe Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Ashley Linda moved to Cape Town at the age of six, where she began her schooling. Four years later, she relocated to Namibia and continued her education at Amazing Kids Private School and later at Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), where she completed high school. Linda’s sporting journey did...
Namibian chess honours outstanding achievements
The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) recently held its 2025 annual awards ceremony in Windhoek to honour the achievements and outstanding growth of its players and community. The sport is enjoying one of its most successful periods, with a wave of achievements that reflect three decades of steady growth and rising player talent across the country.The...
Women’s Super League receives major boost
Hilma Nalupe First National Bank (FNB) Namibia retail banking has reaffirmed its commitment to the Women’s Super League (WSL) with a sponsorship of N$9 383 772 over the next three years, broken down into approximately N$3 million per season. FNB Namibia yesterday announced and officially signed the sponsorship agreement with the Namibia Football Association (NFA),...









