A salted veteran of the liberation struggle against the oppressors, steadfast political activist, educator par excellence and noted footballer who cut his teeth in the domestic setup with boyhood team Tigers Football Club back in the day before skipping his native land. Onesmus Shikongo Akwenye gave up his then plum job as a schoolteacher at...
Namib Daughters’ head coach Ryan Mats, says he is confident that his side will collect maximum points in the FNB Women Super League this weekend. The Daughters have two crucial ties this weekend: a game against coastal outfit Arrows Ladies on Saturday and a crucial match against Julinho Athletics on Sunday. In an interview with...
Action in the Khomas Basketball League will resume this weekend, with a number of games lined up for today and Sunday. Action will start today at 17h30, as the Unam Pacers take on an opponent in the Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) division one at the Unam Gym Hall, followed by an exhibition match between the...
The top-flight rugby league will make a comeback this weekend with a lineup of several thrilling games scheduled across various venues nationwide. Headlining the fixtures is a clash between Grootfontein, currently in fourth position, and Unam, who sit in fifth. Grootfontein, with 10 points, will see this match as an opportunity to further their winning...
The former president of Netball Namibia Rebekka Goagoses has been appointed acting president of Africa Netball (AN). This after the executive board of AN held a special meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on the ongoing matter concerning the provisional suspension of president Cecilia Molokwane of South Africa by World Netball. Following thorough discussions, the...
GOBABIS – Head coach of Young African FC, Maleagi Ngarizemo said his team have to collect maximum points against Rundu-based clubs Julinho Athletics FC and Cuca Tops this weekend at their famous Legare Stadium in Gobabis. Young African produced a stellar performance since the start of the league campaign and only tasted one premier league...
New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) has formalised a landmark partnership with Netball Namibia (NN), marking a significant step forward in the promotion and coverage of the sport across the country. Speaking at the signing ceremony yesterday, NEPC chief executive officer Christof Maletsky praised the impact of sponsors MTC’s involvement in the sport, noting how the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – Omaheke region’s outfit Epukiro Chiefs FC, who ply their trade in the Namport Omaheke Third Division Stream A league, table are currently sitting comfortably on top of the league summit with 12 points, and recorded four wins from four matches played so far. Rijamekee Rowland-Hill Nguvauva, one of the interim executive...
Okahandja Racing Club’s Manne Hendriks has emphasised that grooming top-performing racehorses requires not only time and effort, but also a significant financial investment and unwavering dedication. Speaking to New Era following the recently-concluded Ma-Sa Horse-Racing event in Maun, Botswana, he expressed pride in the performance of his stable. Thoroughbred Vang and Los galloped to a...
Namibia’s women’s futsal team is set to take on Cameroon on Saturday at 20h00 in their second group match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Futsal tournament, currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The Namibian side, made up largely of newcomers to the international stage, will be looking to bounce back after a tough...