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Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series kicks off this weekend
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Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series kicks off this weekend

The first event in the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series competition 2025 will kick off at the IJG Farm in Windhoek this coming Saturday.  The Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series consists of five races that will take place in various venues during the year. One of the organisers of the races, Michael Hennes,...

Namibian tennis player eye glory in Botswana 
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Namibian tennis player eye glory in Botswana 

The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) has sent a six-member team to compete in a prestigious tennis tournament in Gaborone, Botswana, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Region 5 Games.  The event will be hosted in Namibia later this year. The squad includes Rubben Yssel, Dante Marcus, Leandre Louw, Johan Theron, Joanivia Bezuidenhout and...

Personality of the Week – The rise of a goalkeeping star
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Personality of the Week – The rise of a goalkeeping star

Kavetja Ngaizuvare For Mervin Kasetura, widely-known as Lukaku, his journey in football has been shaped by gratitude and a deep sense of purpose. “It feels very nice, and I am really sending a big thanks to the Almighty,” he shared. Every achievement is a personal milestone that fuels his determination to work even harder for...

We can qualify for the World Cup – Ritcher …as Gladiators 5 depart for Morocco
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We can qualify for the World Cup – Ritcher …as Gladiators 5 depart for Morocco

Namibia’s Futsal Gladiators 5 have set their sights on securing a spot at the 2025 Fifa Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines, as they head to Morocco for the Afcon qualifiers. Speaking at a send-off ceremony held at Government Park in Windhoek, Charlotte Martha Ritcher, the youngest player in the squad, yesterday expressed confidence...

NPC to use Region Five Games to prepare junior athletes
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NPC to use Region Five Games to prepare junior athletes

Hesron Kapanga Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) secretary general Michael Hamukwaya says the Region Five Games, scheduled to take place in Namibia in July, will serve as a springboard for up-and-coming athletes with disabilities. Namibia will host the 11th edition of the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games from 4 to 13 July...

Julinho Athletic appoints Do Rego as chairman
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Julinho Athletic appoints Do Rego as chairman

Julinho Athletic Football Club has appointed Fabio Do Rego as chairperson. He takes over from Dino Ballotti, who has now been appointed as the deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture. The newly-appointed chairman said he is privileged and humbled to have stepped into this role.  “Julinho Athletic has a proud and...

Namibian go-karters gear up for Cape Town challenge
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Namibian go-karters gear up for Cape Town challenge

Two Namibian go-karters are currently in South Africa to compete in the second leg of the Rok Nationals.  The event is scheduled for this weekend in Cape Town. Cecil Koorts Jnr will compete in the Mini Rok category, marking her second international event. Kristopher Koudelka will make her debut in the Kid Rok category. Speaking...

Khaibasen ascend to top as title battle intensify in Kunene league
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Khaibasen ascend to top as title battle intensify in Kunene league

OPUWO – Outjo-based outfit Khaibasen Football Club has taken charge of the Namport Kunene Regional Second Division Football League after putting up an excellent display over the weekend. The free-scoring Khaibasen recorded eight goals in two encounters, following a 2-1 away-from-home game against Sixty Eleven before demolishing !Ugab FC 6-0 at Outjo’s Etoshapoort stadium. The...

Teachers to gain valuable boxing skills
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Teachers to gain valuable boxing skills

In an effort to steer young people away from negative social influences, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club is set to host a coaching clinic at Iipumbu Senior Secondary School in the Oshana region. It will take place this month on 26 April, and will see the leaders of the boxing stable educate local teachers and students...

BA’s performance blamed on lack of training ground  
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BA’s performance blamed on lack of training ground  

Zebaldt Ngaruka  OHAMBO JATATE – One of the oldest football clubs, Black Africa (BA), is finding the going tough in the Southern Stream First Division league as they currently find themselves in the second last position in the league. So far, BA has only played five games in the Southern Stream First Division league, suffering...