A proud product of the Roman Catholic St. Theresa Secondary School, holed up in Tses, a tiny village town sandwiched between Mariental and Keetmanshoop, in the southern part of the country, Allu Hummel was a polished diamond. The Mariental-born afro-haired lad arrived in the city of bright lights, Windhoek, in the mid-70s to join forces...
A new chapter in Namibian athletics is unfolding with the launch of The Collective. The platform designed to unify talent development and strengthen the country’s sporting ecosystem. Founded by Hanjo de Klerk, The Collective seeks to identify, nurture and promote young athletes through a structured system that connects coaches, athletes and stakeholders. Officially launched in...
The Opuwo Annual Trade Fair Society will host its third horse racing showdown at the Newman Katuta Sports Field from 25-26 April 2026. Organisers promise a thrilling weekend of sport, culture and community engagement. The event is aimed at expanding activities within the annual trade fair while giving local riders a competitive platform to showcase...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKOMUMBONDE – Junior Marenga, a young footballer from Okomumbonde village in the Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency, aims high in his promising football career. Marenga, a Windhoek-born player, is a dedicated and hardworking young man focused on developing his talent and building a professional football career. He is the product and a key player...
Rising Namibian tennis talent Johan Theron is steadily making his mark on the junior circuit, showcasing both promise and determination as he climbs the ranks. Born and raised in Windhoek, Theron began his tennis journey at the age of seven or eight, inspired and guided by his father, who also serves as his coach. From...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The future of the Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation (NRSDF) is looking bright after one of its executive members, Mervin Tjivikara Kamenje, obtained a qualification in Sports Education and Practice at the Africa Institutional Management Services’ (AIMS) School of Sports in Windhoek. The 30-year-old, who specialised in athletics, also received the...
Walvis Bay-born boxer Errikie Errikie has claimed the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Youth Junior Lightweight title after defeating Lonwabo Sizana in the fourth round in Gqeberha, South Africa. At just 21 years old, Errikie competes in the youth category, where boxers under 25 contend for the title. He said he was thrilled to...
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) has announced the return of its annual Golf Classic, scheduled for 24 April 2026 at the Windhoek Golf Club. Following a successful debut last year, the 2026 edition is already drawing significant interest from across the construction industry and the broader business community. This year’s tournament is headlined...
Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) outfit Mariental Sport Club (SC) was beaten for the first time this season when Try Again FC thrashed them 2-1 at Keetmanshoop’s J Stephanus Stadium last weekend. The log leaders suffered another setback on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Dates Eleven. Speaking to Nampa on Monday, Mariental SC head coach Marvin...
Coastal outfit Dolphin opened their 2026 Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League campaign impressively with a win against Khomasdal-based Western Suburbs 45-21 in Swakopmund on Saturday. After struggling in previous Premier League seasons, Dolphin appeared rejuvenated, running in seven tries and adding four conversions in a dominant display at the Tamariskia Sports Ground. The home...