Ananias Gebhardt’s Baroka FC will face Deon Hotto’s Orlando Pirates tomorrow in an exciting Nedbank Cup last 16 clash at Orlando Stadium. The match promises to be an emotional one for Gebhardt, who shares a strong bond with Hotto, his Namibian compatriot. “When it was confirmed, we were excited because these are the games you...
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Arrows Ladies: empowering women, one goal at a time
Arrows Ladies Football Club official partner and a physiotherapist, Munashe Chinyama, has been instrumental in driving the club’s ambition to become self-sufficient. As the club embarks on a journey to elevate women’s football in Namibia and to support its players, Chinyama shares their ongoing efforts to build a sustainable future for Arrows Ladies. Since its...
Cuca Tops netball ready for premier league challenge
Cuca Tops Netball Club’s head coach Thihako Theophilie Kambita said her team is prepared to compete in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League after recently gaining promotion to the top-flight. The Kavango East-based club was one of four teams that earned a spot in the top-flight after winning the playoffs at Khomasdal Stadium last month....
Personality of the week – Namibia’s young golf prodigy ready to conquer new heights
Born on 4 July 2007 in Walvis Bay, Kyle Johnson is a rising star on the Namibian golf scene. His journey began at a young age, and was inspired by his father, who introduced him to the sport. From tagging along to practice sessions to competing against his dad, golf quickly became a passion for...
Namibia to know Afcon opponents … as Futsal draw takes place today
Namibia Futsal Women’s team, also known as Futsal Gladiators 5, will know their opponents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after the draw, set to take place today. The 2025 Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations’ tournament is scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco from 22 to 30 April. This inaugural tournament will...
Hummel Junior writing his own chapter
Gobabis outfit Young African’s player George Hummel Junior, the son of legendary former Brave Warriors’ defender, George Hummel Senior, credits much of his achievements on his football journey to his father’s guidance and influence. Born in Grootfontein and raised in South Africa, the 26-year-old Junior said his father’s support and guidance on hard work and...
Greef, Miller shine in Nedbank races
Namibian elite male cyclist and 2024 Olympian, Alex Miller, and elite women cyclist, Anri Greef took top honours in the Nedbank National Individual Time Trials (ITT) and Road Race (RR) events which took place on 7 and 9 February at the Matchless Mine in Windhoek. In a statement yesterday, Nedbank Namibia indicated that Miller dominated...
I want to win the Golden Boot – Ishiwa
Khomas Nampol Ladies’ striker Penomwameni Shange Ishiwa, the current top scorer in the FNB Women’s Super League (WSL), has expressed her ambition to one day win the Golden Boot award. She currently leads the goal-scoring charts with 13 goals, just one behind last season’s top scorer Fiola Vliete of Beauties. Vliete is seated at 12...
Namibia readies to face Oman … as team records mixed results
The Namibian men’s senior cricket team is gearing up for a crucial showdown against Oman today in their third match in the Internation Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 as part of the United States of America (USA) and Namibia tour of Oman. The highly-anticipated encounter will take place at the Oman Cricket...
Finding balance between tribute and progress
Namibia is currently honouring an icon, who dedicated his life to achieving democracy – as it should. The passing of Dr Sam Nujoma is a profound loss to the nation. His sacrifices will be remembered for generations to come. As the father of the nation, his contributions to Namibia’s liberation and development are immeasurable. His...









