The Unam Athletics Club and Nust Welwitschias 77 Athletics Club, in collaboration with Khomas Regional Athletics hosted a championship last Saturday at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Theresia Nambandi, Marketing Officer for Unam Athletics Club said the championship was aimed at celebrating women in athletics in particular, while also marking Namibia’s 36th Independence anniversary. She...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Racehorse Woodland Ridge from Junius Racing (JR) won the Independence Cup 2026 competition held at Gobabis turf in the Omaheke region on Saturday. The annual event attracted more than 50 horses from various racing clubs in the country, as part of Namibia’s Independence celebration, and vied in 17 plates, of which the last...
Dalene Kooper The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS) recently handed over newly installed shade nets valued at N$41 000 to the Special Olympics Namibia centre in Windhoek. National Director of Special Olympics, Levien Smit in her acceptance speech said that the donation immensely strengthens their programmes at the Katutura youth complex. “This is really just...
Zebaldt Ngaruka As Namibia celebrated its 36th Independence Day on Saturday under the theme ‘Beyond 36 for a Prosperous Future’, football legends have shared mixed views on the state of the game since independence. Football has long been a national treasure, both before and after 1990. However, opinions differ on whether the country has done...
The Namibian Golden Oldies Football Club, a team comprising players aged 60 and above, will travel to Upington, South Africa, this week for a friendly match against Upington Legends on 28 March 2026. The encounter will mark the Golden Oldies’ first match of the year, with a second fixture anticipated in June. Looking ahead, the...
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, questions continue to arise about whether the country’s sports sector has truly progressed or stagnated. This is particularly when it comes to infrastructure development, athlete support systems and the overall growth of the industry. While Namibia has produced internationally recognised athletes and memorable sporting achievements, concerns remain about...
Born Siegfried !Haoseb on 21 January 1957, unlike many of his peers in the neighbourhood, Jossy enjoyed a decent childhood. The blue-eyed grandson of local entrepreneur, the late Siegfried ‘Hijamaraura’ !Haoseb Snr, Jossy was, by design, exempted from the usual daily hassling for basic survival. His old Fox ‘Hijamaraure was the proud owner of a...
Zebaldt Ngaruka All roads lead to the Omaheke region this weekend as the highly anticipated Horse Racing Independence Cup takes place at the Gobabis racetrack tomorrow. The event, organised under the auspices of the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA), forms part of activities celebrating Namibia’s 36th Independence anniversary. NHRA spokesperson Chantal Mouton said excitement is...
Since gaining independence in 1990, Namibia has made significant strides in promoting the participation of women in sport. Opportunities for women and girls have steadily increased, supported by stronger national federations, more structured competitions and greater recognition of female athletes. Policy reforms and regulatory frameworks have also played an important role in promoting gender equality...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The councillor for Otjinene constituency Eben-Ezer Kauapirura said the construction of the Otjinene Sports field will contribute to economic development of the constituency. The construction of the Otjinene Sports field is part of the government decentralisation policy and its plan to build sport facilities in all constituencies countrywide. Kauapirura, speaking at the recent...