President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said her administration will work towards the professionalisation of sport codes, targeted investment promotion and sport infrastructure development. In her State of the Nation address in Parliament last week, the Head of State said the sport industry includes research and development, talent management, construction and marketing, creating many new business opportunities...
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Date set for Young African, Mighty Gunners replay
GOBABIS, 25 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced 30 April 2025 as match day for the abandoned match between Omaheke’s premier league side Young African FC and Mighty Gunners FC from Otjiwarongo.The fixture was called off by the referee in the injury time of the first half on 5 April 2025...
Sport development flourishes in Otjinene – Tjatindi
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – Alphonso Tjatindi, the sports officer for the Otjinene Constituency, is beaming with pride over the progress made in local sports development during his three years of voluntary service. From athletics to football and even chess, He has played a central role in transforming the sporting landscape in this rural part of...
We are on the right track – Kavirombo
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Professor Supporters Club (PSC) organiser Ewaldt Zuma Kavirombo says the club is making progress towards achieving its objectives. PSC horses showed impressive performances at the inaugural Easter Cup horse-racing competition held in Omaheke region’s Otjinene constituency recently. Among the club’s horses that shone in Otjinene are Action Time and Bin Laden,...
Simasiku stresses ethics and adherence to regulations
Renowned boxing referee Angel Simasiku says the lifeblood of boxing’s integrity lies squarely with referees and judges. Simasiku made these remarks on Saturday during the MTC-Kilimanjaro Club Boxing Clinic held in Oshakati, explaining the importance of ethics and adherence to regulations by boxing referees and judges. Speaking to attendees, Simasiku asserted that a strong understanding...
Junior hockey World Cup qualifications complete
Namibia’s junior women’s and men’s hockey teams have successfully qualified for the upcoming Junior World Cups, set to take place in Chile and India, respectively. Their qualification follows a strong showing at the Junior Africa Cup, held in Windhoek from 18 to 25 April, where they competed against top continental teams. In the women’s competition,...
De Bruyn resigns as Eagles head coach
Cricket Namibia (CN) last week announced the resignation of Pierre de Bruyn, head coach of the Namibia national men’s cricket team, the Eagles. In a statement, CN said De Bruyn made the difficult decision to step down from his position to be closer to his family. He has accepted a new role with the Titans...
Namibia crowned Barthés Trophy champions … ends a seven-year title drought
Namibia’s national U/20 rugby team wrapped up an outstanding campaign at the 2025 Barthés Trophy in emphatic style, securing an 81–7 victory over Tunisia in their final match at the Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday. Tunisia’s young side struggled to contain a relentless Namibian attack, with three early tries setting the tone...
Namibia bows out of inaugural Women’s Futsal Afcon
Namibia’s hopes in the inaugural Confederation of African Football Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) came to an early end after two consecutive group stage losses at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. The tournament, which kicked off on 22 April and runs until 30 April, is not only the first of...
Rest easy dearest ‘Mitiri’ Onesmus Shikongo Akwenye 1938 – 2025
A salted veteran of the liberation struggle against the oppressors, steadfast political activist, educator par excellence and noted footballer who cut his teeth in the domestic setup with boyhood team Tigers Football Club back in the day before skipping his native land. Onesmus Shikongo Akwenye gave up his then plum job as a schoolteacher at...