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...
Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin has named a 30-man squad in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where Namibia will face Malawi and Equatorial Guinea. The Warriors are set to take on Malawi on the 20th, followed by a crucial clash against Equatorial Guinea three days later. These matches are crucial for...
For the first time since 1968, the Fistball Association of Namibia (FAN) will not have a top-flight league this year, the association said yesterday. This unprecedented decision comes after the league failed to appoint a league commissioner; a key position responsible for overseeing the competition. As a result, FAN will instead organise multiple tournaments throughout...
A total of nine archers have been selected to represent Namibia at the upcoming Southern African Regional Championships and World Game Trials. The event is set to take place from 4 to 6 April at Marks Park Sports Club in Johannesburg, South Africa. This selection follows the national trials held earlier this month in Swakopmund,...
The Namibia Electronic Sports Association (NESA) will host its national trials on 15 April in Windhoek. The trials will also serve as a selection event for the World Championship, set to take place later this year. NESA has called on all members and aspiring e-sports athletes to participate. Speaking to this publication, Salomé de Bruyn,...
Netball star Monica Gomases is not just a great player, but one who wants to influence the next generation of players. She sat with this publication to share her journey, and what she envisions for netball in the country. Can you share how your netball journey started, and what inspired you to pursue the sport...