Puma Energy Namibia will, for the second consecutive year, sponsor fuel to facilitate the Namibia Endurance Club Championships, taking place at Henties Bay from today untill Saturday. Adell Samuelson, General Manager of Puma Energy Namibia, says the sponsorship valued at N$25 000 will assist the Henties Bay Endurance Club to cover fuel costs of on...
The Swakopmund Archery Club hosted a two-day final preparation for the South African national outdoor target competition at the SFC Sport Club from 14 to 15 March. The event was part of Namibia’s readiness programme ahead of the 76th South African National Archery Championships scheduled for later this month. In a statement, the Archery Association...
Eight-time national chess champion Charles Eichab has been elected as the new president of the Namibia Chess Federation following elections held by member clubs on Saturday. He will be deputised by Lucia Namushinga, who assumes the role of vice president. Eichab brings a wealth of experience to the position, both as a player and as...
Japandera Kamburona was recently elected president of the Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation (NRSDF). Kamburona pledged to collaborate with all regional rural sports associations to identify and nurture grassroots talent across the country. Speaking to the federation’s core mission, Kamburona said “Our goal is to develop sport in rural areas”. He acknowledged the unique challenges...
Gobabis-based outfit Young African have been dragged into an unfamiliar relegation battle in the Namibia Premier Football League, sitting in 11th position out of 16 in the table with 27 points and only five matches left to salvage their season. Head coach and club owner Marley Ngarizemo did not hide his disappointment, describing the current...
The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) successfully hosted the AthleteMind Programme on Saturday in a move aimed at strengthening the psychological preparedness of the country’s elite athletes. The high-performance engagement initiative was designed to equip Namibian athletes with practical mental performance tools to help them cope with the pressures of competing at the international and...
The chairperson of the Khomas Netball League, Dimitri Bitler, said the commencement of the Khomas Netball League season was a resounding success this past weekend, with an overwhelming response from clubs, players and supporters alike. “Almost all registered teams reported for their scheduled matches, demonstrating the commitment and enthusiasm surrounding the new season. The only...
For many footballers, a name is simply an identity. For Elifas Shivute, it represents a legacy that shaped Namibian football history. Today, Vickson ‘Loco’ Shivute is determined to ensure that the famous surname continues to echo across local pitches as he carves his own path in the game. Born in Windhoek, the 26-year-old forward currently...
The 10th season of the MTC HopSol Youth Soccer League finally kicked off last week, with the U/15, U/17 and U/19 age groups taking to the field. Kasaona Football Academy put up a dashing performance, dismissing Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) U/17 4-0 and collecting three points in their group at the start of the...
In the high-stakes world of Namibian sports, federations like Athletics Namibia and the Namibia Football Association (NFA) are at a crossroads. Instead of micromanaging events, they should focus on spearheading strategic growth, building talent pipelines, securing sponsorships and enforcing standards while delegating operations to trained sports managers. This shift could transform local athletics and football...