The promotion play-offs for the FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) are scheduled to take place this weekend, marking an exciting phase in the league’s season. The play-offs will be divided into two zones: the Central and Southern Zone as well as the Northern Zone. Matches in the Central and Southern Zone will be hosted at...
Local boxing promoter Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias believes that, if Namibia were to be defined by a particular sport, boxing would undoubtedly rank among the top three if not take the number one spot. He said this assertion is grounded in the profound impact that the sport has had on the nation – from producing world...
The name Siggi Frewer will long be spoken about in the corridors of Namibian football for generations to come. An upright bloke with mild manners, calculated, intelligent, caring, kindhearted and much adored, Siggi was amongst few academically equipped well-read ‘Jerries’, around town, so to speak. Amongst his commendable deeds, one can reveal the positive impact...
The Welwitschias of Namibia will have to summon all their strength and belief when they take on Samoa today at 17h30 in their second fixture of the 2027 Rugby World CupFinal qualification tournament in Dubai. Namibia will be looking to bounce back after suffering a narrow 22-15 defeat to Belgium in their opening match last...
Namibian track and field athlete Elvis /Gaseb has steadily become one of the country’s standout performers in the 400-metre(m) event. Known for his calm composure and relentless work ethic, he continues to prove that his success is not by chance, but through faith, discipline and purpose. In an exclusive interview with New Era, the athlete...
Pupkewitz Toyota reaffirmed its strong commitment to conservation and community engagement through the successful hosting of the SaveARhino Night Race, Pupkewitz Toyota Urban Assault. The event took place from 7 to 8 November. The one-of-a-kind cycling event was designed to raise awareness and support for Namibia’s ongoing rhino protection efforts. More than 200 cyclists, partners...
The Municipal Council of Windhoek has approved the sale of Erf 340 to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) for N$2.96 million. The property, situated on Mahatma Gandhi street in Katutura, currently serves as the NFA’s headquarters. It will now enable further development of the association’s technical centre into a modern sports facility. The NFA, which...
Robert Lewandowski announced his return to fitness with a hat-trick as Barcelona closed the gap to La Liga leaders Real Madrid with an untidy 4-2 win away to Celta Vigo. The Catalan club took advantage of Madrid’s goalless draw at Rayo Vallecano earlier on Sunday to move back into second place just three points behind....
Lewis Hamilton and his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have been told to “focus on their driving and talk less” by team president John Elkann. Hamilton and Leclerc failed to finish in Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix and sit sixth and fifth respectively in the drivers’ championship, while Ferrari slipped from second to fourth in the...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) sent off a team of judo and athletics athletes from the Namibia Deaf Sports Federation together with Namibia Deaf Sports Federation personnel to participate in the Deaflympics taking place from 15 to 26 November in Tokyo, Japan. The 18-person team, consisting of two judo and athletics athletes, three...