FNB Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) league log leaders Unam extended their lead by beating Kudus 31-21 on Saturday. The win sees Unam maintain their position on the log with a total of 66 points from 14 matches played. Meanwhile, the 2018 NRU league champions Wanderers remain in second position with 63 points, after dismantling newly-promoted...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following their victory in the region’s second division, Omaheke Nampol head coach Gottfried Maritshane said the journey to the first division is not yet achieved. The Omaheke second division league comprised 12 teams. Maritshane told New Era Sports that the playoffs are the deciding factor for the team’s participation in the country’s second-tier...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Ubuntu Medical has donated first aid kits worth N$ 15 000 to the Windhoek High School (WHS) hockey teams in the capital recently. First aid kits in sports provide immediate medical care for injuries that may occur during activities. Acknowledging the donation, Juanita Birch, WHS’ public relations and project manager, told New Era...
Top Namibian cyclist Vera Looser will be in action on Sunday at 14h00. She will compete in the women’s road race event. This will not be the first time she participates in this prestigious tournament, having represented Namibia at the Olympics in 2016 and 2021. She hopes to make the final cut this year, as...
While the transfer window typically signifies a lucrative period for football agents in many parts of the world, the reality for those operating locally is far less promising. With the local transfer window currently open and players moving between various local clubs, many might assume that agents are raking in profits from these deals. But...
Truthfully speaking, no amount of words will describe the devastation and sorrow upon learning about the unexpected transition to eternity of a close buddy, a man of great substance, well-spoken, mild-mannered, humble soul, and above all, an intellectual par excellence. Dear readers, my ageing fingers are trembling like a fired-up Concertina player fronting a salted...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In their efforts to keep local footballers ready for the upcoming big tournaments in the region, the Epukiro Youth Forum have organised a mini-football tournament, called Preparatory Games, which will be played at the Epukiro Sports Field. One of the organisers, iselah Kamuhenune and her friend Rinomasa Kaukuata thought of hosting the tournament...
The 7th edition of the Rhuuksie Soccer Bonanza, formerly known as the Queensab Soccer Bonanza, will take place at Rehoboth Stadium this weekend. This highly-anticipated tournament promises to showcase some of the best local football talent, with an impressive prize pool of N$50 000 up for grabs. The entry fee is set at N$2 500,...
Rössing Uranium handed over sponsorship of N$50 000 to the SFC Swakopmund Sport Club for its annual youth tournament. The tournament is slated for the weekend of 9 to 11 August, and again from 14 to 15 September. It will see teams from Windhoek, Rosh Pinah, Swakopmund and the northern part of the country coming...
The Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) finds itself embroiled in a storm of allegations and internal strife. At a press conference held yesterday, NNPC president Johannes Litwayi and secretary general Michael Hamukwaya vehemently denied the corruption allegations levelled against them by now suspended treasurer Jean ‘JP’ Schmidt. The leadership announced Schmidt’s suspension, citing defamation and...