Sixteen DebMarine Premier League matches are lined-up this weekend with defending champions, African Stars to square off against Unam FC at Independence Stadium in a match that starts at 19h00. Both teams are yet to get off the mark after they failed to play their matches last weekend. Stars was set to play Young African,...
Born in Otjiwarongo in 1961, Egbert Hoff was raised in Windhoek, and schooled at the revered Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), an upmarket learning institution primarily tailored to take German-speaking ‘Pikininis’ through the ropes in Academia. ‘Hoffy’ started kicking a football at the age of 10 for the school team but only got to play...
An unforgettable week awaits as the Namibian women’s and men’s netball teams prepare for the highly anticipated Africa Netball Cup, scheduled for 9 to 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. This prestigious competition will feature nine women’s teams, including the host nation Namibia, alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and...
The Africa Aquatics and Open Water Swimming Championships are underway at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek, where only the Africa Aquatics activities are in action. The second part of the event, the highly anticipated Open Water Swimming competition will commence on Sunday at Lake Oanob near Rehoboth. There are 370 athletes from 15 Southern...
In an essential step towards hosting the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, the Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, appointed the local organising committee (LOC), comprising 17 members, to oversee the preparations and execution of the Youth Games. Their term officially began on 1 November 2024, and will...
Tangi Twaindila Mulundu (26) hails from Omungwelume in the Ohangwena region. She is the CEO of Twaindila, a freelance sports photography firm. As a self-taught photographer, Mulundu honed her skills through online platforms like Alison and YouTube, as well as guidance from her peers, establishing herself as a rising force in the local industry. New...
The stage is set for the 20th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash, the world’s longest single-stage mountain biking event, taking place tomorrow and Saturday. Starting at The Grove Mall in Windhoek, participants will tackle a gruelling 401-kilometre journey across the ancient Namib Desert before crossing the finish line at Platz am Meer Mall in...
The Capricorn Eagles, Namibia’s national women’s cricket team, showcased determination in their Hong Kong Women’s T20I series opening match against Thailand yesterday morning. Although Thailand secured a victory by six wickets with 12 balls to spare, the Eagles demonstrated their growing potential on the international stage. Namibia was put to bat first after Thailand won...
The second Bank Windhoek, Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) Awards ceremony took place in Windhoek on 28 November. The event, sponsored by Bank Windhoek, celebrated and rewarded chess excellence for players, facilitators, coordinators, coaches, and arbiters who showcased impressive skills throughout the 2023/24 season. Speaking at the event, Bank Windhoek’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships Manager,...
The Epukiro All-Stars netball and football teams won the Dino Vezepa Karita’s top 10 tournament at the Khomasdal Stadium in the capital on Sunday. Epukiro’s frootball and netball teams dominated the N$35 000 worth competition and were crowned champions. In the first semifinal, Epukiro All-Stars stunned Okondjatu 3-0 on penalties after a one-all draw in...