Zebalt Ngaruka Nearly 100 athletes have registered to compete in the Epukiro centenary commemoration half marathon scheduled for tomorrow at Omaueuozonjanda in the Omaheke region. Event organiser, Japandera Procollo Kamburona, told Nampa the half marathon symbolises the long journey the community travelled during the migration from the concentration camps to the present-day Epukiro constituency. “So...
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Tales of the Legends – Under the boardwalk, down by the sea: Ernest Uiisanua Cosky Ngaizuvare
Born in the historical garden town Okahandja on 7 November 1946, Cosky Ngaizuvare was groomed and carefully shaped for the big stage at Windhoek’s old location where the theme was ‘Survival of the Toughest’. The strongly built young midfielder was a prominent squad member of African Stars second generation. Alumni of the Rhenisch Herero School,...
Debmarine Premiership to kick off on 29 November … with confirmed sponsorship of N$18 million
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the 2024/25 Debmarine Namibia Premiership will officially commence on 29 November, with Debmarine Namibia committing an N$18 million sponsorship. In a statement, the NFA emphasised that despite challenges in the diamond industry, the sponsorship underscores the positive impact natural diamonds have on local communities. The NFA highlighted...
MTC Maris Cup slated for next year
Windhoek General Administrators, (WGA) a subsidiary of MTC through its MTC Maris brand, yesterday unveiled the football tournament with the biggest purse of N$1, 5 million in an all-stakes playing spirit. The MTC Maris Cup will be contested by the16 football clubs in the Debmarine Premiership, who will be competing for a N$1.5 million prize...
Revivals seeks sponsorship to compete in Botswana
In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, the Revivals Volleyball Club (RVC), one of Namibia’s oldest and most diverse community-based volleyball teams, recently made history by winning the inaugural MTC National Volleyball League in the women’s category. They finished the season undefeated. This triumph has earned the club the prestigious honour of representing Namibia...
Rural sports calls for early preparations
Zebalt Ngaruka As the festive season approaches, the Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation (NRSDF) has urged its members to start preparing for the highly-anticipated annual tournaments that will take place across various rural areas of the country in December. Vice president of the NRSDF, Ngatuuane Hange, emphasised the importance of early preparations to ensure the...
BA elective congress this weekend
Zebalt Ngaruka The chairperson of the Black Africa (BA) Sport Club, Tomi Adams, says the club will hold its elective congress at Khorixas in Kunene region on Saturday. Adams told New Era Sport that preparations are in full swing, and delegates had confirmed their participation. He said the supporters from around Khorixas are overwhelmed and...
Personality of the week – Robinho: ‘Sky’s not even the limit’
Robinho van Wyk is a name to keep an eye on – his passion, discipline and natural talent make him a rising star in the world of football. Whether it is on the pitch or off it, he proves that he has the right combination of drive, skill and charisma to make his dreams of...
‘Desert Storm’ readies for epic clash … undefeated Montgomery man to beat
Namibian boxer Sakaria ‘Desert Storm’ Lukas is set to take on undefeated American powerhouse Maliek ‘Maheim’ Montgomery in a high-stakes, 10-round super featherweight showdown in Atlanta on 22 November. Eyeing a shot at a title in the division, Lukas is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares with his trainer and promoter Immanuel ‘AC’ Moses...
Overhaul Warriors to return glory days – Rukoro
Zebalt Ngaruka Namibia’s football community is in a state of concern as the senior national team, the Brave Warriors, continues to struggle on the international stage. With a series of disappointing losses, including failures to qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations (Afcon) and a dramatic elimination from the African Championship (Chan) qualifiers, the...









