FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström, expressed his sorrow on the sudden passing Charles Siyauya, the General Secretary of the Namibia Football Association (NFA). Grafström said the late Siyauya was highly respected in African football and with NFA’s Executive Council, he played a vital role in advancing and developing the craft. “That is a task he...
The Zambezi region and Namibia at large are mourning the death of Charles Siyauya, a respected leader and former chairperson of the Bukalo Village Council. Siyauya passed away on Monday due to suspected heart complications. He served as the Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general until his passing. He once also served as the Swapo...
The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series will tee off on Saturday at Omeya Golf Club. This year’s tournament proceeds will once again benefit Agra ProVision, a local organisation dedicated to professional training. It is a division of Agra Limited. Agra ProVision provides expert advice and support in capacity development, basic farm management, poultry management, livestock...
The Otjozondjupa Region’s U/20 football and netball teams have started to prepare for the 2025 The Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament. Trials are set for this weekend at Otjiwarongo. Officials of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service are organising the trials for both football and netball teams. Sport officer Jeaneth Kaundje in an interview...
The Namibia Fistball Association (FAN) will host its first tournament of the year this weekend in Swakopmund. This follows the league’s inability to appoint a commissioner, a key position responsible for overseeing the competition. As a result, FAN will focus on organising multiple tournaments throughout the year instead of running a full league season. At...
The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) is galloping into a thrilling new chapter, with fresh leadership and a host of exciting developments to shape the future of the sport in Namibia. The stage was set on 22 February at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at St. Barnabas School Hall in Windhoek, where a new...
The Namibian Wrestling Federation (NWF) announced that two of their top Greco-Roman wrestlers, Virinao Nguatjiti and Devin Benhard, have been accepted into an exclusive two-week training camp at the renowned Institut National du Sport, de l’Expertise et de la Performance (INSEP) in Paris, France. This incredible opportunity comes through a groundbreaking partnership between United World...
The Rössing National Marathon Championship is set to make its highly anticipated return for the 34th consecutive year this Saturday in the coastal town of Swakopmund, featuring prominent runners like Alina Armas and seasoned marathoner Beata Naigambo. Armas, who is now 41 years of age, is a Namibian long-distance specialist, and has participated in several...
The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) announced the selection of a talented group of swimmers to represent the nation at the South Africa National Open Water Championships. The competition will take place at the picturesque Marina Martinique in Jeffery’s Bay from 7 to 9 March, bringing together some of the best open-water swimmers from the...
Namibian mixed martial artist Veja Hinda, secured the Versus Featherweight Championship on Saturday, defeating South Africa’s Iviwe Mphathiswa by rear-naked choke in the third round. Reflecting on his win, Hinda expressed satisfaction with the result despite the challenges. “I fought a very experienced athlete with only three weeks’ notice and still managed to get the...