The countdown is on as Namibian Super- Welterweight boxer Charles Shinima, backed by AC Promotion, prepares for a career-defining showdown on 1 March at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. Shinima will face South African champion Brendon Thyssen in a highly anticipated battle for the WBC Africa title. With just two weeks until fight night, Shinima is...
The third edition of the Spar Namibia Women’s Race was officially launched yesterday morning in Windhoek, with exciting plans for both in-person and virtual participation. Set for 29 March at Wanderers Field, this year’s event will feature 5- and 10-kilometre races. For those unable to attend in person, participants can join virtually, running or walking...
Phillip Seidler, a two-time Olympian, has spent years conquering the open waters, representing Namibia on the world’s biggest stage. Now, he is making waves on land, using his platform to reshape the country’s sports landscape. Seidler and his brother Daniel formed Teamflippy Sport and Events to elevate and grow sport in Namibia. Their organisation provides...
Julius Kahonzo Simbombo has recently been appointed as the assistant coach of Namibia’s national women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators. With a wealth of experience in developing young football talent, Simbombo’s journey to this prestigious role is a testament to his hard work and perseverance. Starting his coaching career in his hometown, Rundu, where opportunities...
Michael Hamukwaya, the secretary general of the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC), said the aim of the upcoming wheelchair tennis development clinic is to provide opportunities for para-athletes. NPC, together with the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), will host a training camp in the capital from 21 to 23 February to provide more insight into the sport...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Omaheke Football Association (OFA) has appointed Ewaldt Zuma Kavirombo and Efraim Tjihonge as co-coaches of the regional football U/20 team for the upcoming Namibian Newspaper Cup, slated for Outjo from 18 to 21 April. The coaching job became vacant following an outcry in the region that Kavirombo, who was at...
The Brave Gladiators of Namibia received a valuable donation of reusable sanitary pads from Global United FC, an international non-profit organisation that leverages football to drive initiatives in climate action, environmental protection, social issues, and sports development. This contribution ensures that players have access to essential sanitary products, allowing them to focus on their performance...
Namibia’s track and field star Beatrice Masilingi made a strong statement early in the 2025 athletics season, positioning herself as the country’s top contender for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The championships, set to take place from 21 to 23 March at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the Jianye District,...
Head coach of the Brave Gladiators Woody Jacobs expressed admiration for Namibia’s bravery in the face of adversity, citing the nation’s strength in overcoming tough challenges. Reflecting on the passing of Namibia’s Founding Father Sam Nujoma, who passed away on 8 February, he emphasised that the team would channel that spirit to honour him by...
For years, netball has been viewed as a predominantly female sport, but Dimitri Bittler is challenging that notion. As the head coach of Afrocat Netball Club, he has not only stepped into a sport traditionally dominated by women but has also led his team – including his wife, Selma Bittler, and daughter – to remarkable...