The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is in mourning following the sudden passing of its secretary general Charles Siyauya, yesterday after being hospitalised due to a suspected heart complication. The news has sent shockwaves through the football community in Namibia, leaving many in disbelief and sorrow. Siyauya, who was appointed to the position of secretary general...
Charles Siyauya, the secretary-general of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), passed away tragically, the organisation reported. The football community was shocked by Siyauya’s sudden death after he was hospitalised for a suspected cardiac condition. Siyauya was the Secretary for Information and Mobilisation for the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) before joining the NFA. The tragedy...
Former Namibian international footballer Epafras ‘Bobby’ Justinus has turned his focus to helping local players secure contracts abroad, as he prepares to become a Fifa-licensed football agent. Hailing from Oshakati in northern Namibia, he began his football journey at the age of 13 with Foxy Senior. In 2021, he signed with Ukrainian side Karpaty, where...
The Namibian National Beach Volleyball tour will bring world-class action to the DTS Beach Courts in Windhoek on Saturday. The tournament will feature teams from five countries: Namibia, Angola, Germany, Botswana and South Africa. The competition will showcase various categories, including men’s and women’s two-person teams, U/19 boys’ and girls’ teams, and social four-a-side teams. ...
Namibian boxer Charles Shinima expressed disappointment following his World Boxing Council International Welterweight title loss to South Africa’s Brandon Thysse on Saturday night in Johannesburg. He said the judges’ decision did not reflect his performance in the ring. Shinima, who went into the highly anticipated bout with an impressive unbeaten record, suffered his first professional...
The third edition of the Opuwo Annual Mayoral Cup is set to take place on 15 to 16 March at the Newman Katuta Sports Stadium in Opuwo. The event promises thrilling sporting action and community engagement. The tournament has grown into one of the region’s premier sporting events since its launch in 2023. It aims...
Hard work, resilience and passion define Jullie-Ann Schuster, the 2024 Namibia Schools Sport Union U/19 100 metres and 200 metres champion. She was recently awarded a scholarship worth N$20 000 for her outstanding performances. As a dedicated track star and grade 11 student, she has faced many challenges. However, Schuster remains committed to excelling in...
The Rössing National Marathon Championship is set to make its triumphant return for the 34th consecutive year on 8 March 2025 at Swakopmund. Rössing Corporate Communications manager Daylight Ekandjo was thrilled to announce that over 3,000 runners are expected to take part in this iconic event. “This year’s marathon promises to be bigger and better...
Coaches in the FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) have welcomed the return of the top-flight competition, but admit that the temporary suspension of matches had disrupted their teams’ momentum. The league, which was put on hold following the death of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma, will resume from 7 to 9 March, fixtures released this...
Born in Omaruru in 1959, young Gotthardt ‘Gotty’ Gurirab found himself shifting from one town to another as his dad was a much sought-after roaming police officer who was regularly posted from one station to another. ‘Gotty’ spent a significant chunk of his childhood either in Gobabis or in Windhoek. ‘Gotty’ completed his elementary education...