The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS)successfully defended their MTC Namibia Netball League title yesterday at the Paresis Netball Court in Otjiwarongo, securing a hard-fought 34-27 victory over Otjozondjupa Nampol in their final match of the season. With this win, the champions walked away with a well-deserved N$180 000 prize, capping off an intense season of competition....
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We are developing it – Ngarizemo
Zebaldt Ngaruka The chairperson of Gobabis-based premier league club Young African, Maleagi Ngarizemo, said the club is busy developing the land given to them by the Gobabis Municipality. The land, measuring six hectares, is located behind the Nossobville Cemetery and was given to the team in April this year for free. Ngarizemo said work has...
Rattling the hoops with the ‘Unifier’ Juliet Uauanisa Karijahuua-Tjituka
Despite being hamstrung by many obstacles, the game of netball has evolved over the last couple of years, with a significant number of players making serious inroads on the international arena. Respectfully, this is all thanks to well-defined developmental programmers at the school level, who have kept the game afloat against all odds. One chief...
Rispel set to shine in December boxing bonanza showdown … as AC host another Bonanza
Ruan Rispel from AC Boxing will headline the stable’s next event in December. He believes the fight will be a great opportunity to showcase his talent. He has eight fights, seven wins and one draw. He is set to face Joseph Abel, who has 10 fights, four wins and six losses in a 10-round bout. ...
Futsal fever hits Windhoek
Today marks an electrifying day for futsal fans in Windhoek, as the Futsal Namibia Premier League officially kicks off at DTS indoor court in Olympia. Since its inception in 2020, with a humble roster of just 30 to 40 players, the league has rapidly evolved, fuelled by an exciting N$450 000 sponsorship from the Namibia...
Personality of the week – Meet cycling enthusiast- extraordinaire Monga
At just 19, Sithembile Monga had a passion for cycling that is as strong as her spirit. Her journey started through the Physically Active Youth (PAY) programme, where she now volunteers. She declared with a grin that she wants to “cycle until the end of time”. Let us dive into her world with some fun questions and...
Golf team gearing up for Morocco tourney
The Namibia Golf Federation (NGF) is currently preparing a team to represent Namibia at the upcoming All Africa Challenge Trophy 2024 in Morocco. The tournament will take place from 21 October to 1 December in Casablanca, Morocco, with about 20 countries expected to battle it out for top honours at this major African competition. Namibia’s...
Exciting conclusion to the netball league this weekend
The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is set to reach its thrilling conclusion this weekend. Eliana Seibes, the league coordinator, anticipates some unpredictable twists in the final round of matches. The climactic finale will take place at the Paresis Netball Courts in Otjiwarongo, kicking off on Saturday and running through to Sunday. As it stands,...
Rundu circuit wins Sanlam teachers tournament
RUNDU – The Sanlam Kavango East Teachers’ Tournament concluded at the Rundu Sports Stadium this past weekend, with the Rundu circuit of the Kavango East region winning the football category. Ncamagoro circuit of the Kavango East region defended their title in netball, while Rundu circuit won the volleyball category now for the third consecutive year....
Otjiwarongo Youth Cup a success – Kasaona
Zebaldt Ngaruka The coordinator of the recently-concluded Football Youth Cup competition, Raisameua Kasaona, expressed satisfaction with the successful conclusion of the event. It was organised by the Otjiwarongo Sports Academy. The third edition of the competition attracted 57 football teams, varying from the boys and girls’ U/11 up to U/17 age groups played at Paresis...