Local football pundits have praised the Brave Warriors’ performance in Saturday’s 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Cameroon, although many felt the team was robbed by a controversial decision. Namibia’s national men’s football team took on the Indomitable Lions at Roumdé Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon, where the hosts secured a 1-0 win....
Namibian track and field star Christine Mboma’s coach, Henk Botha, expressed the challenges in organising races for the 2022 Olympic silver medallist, citing the lack of an agent as a major obstacle. Botha has been performing multiple roles in Mboma’s career – acting as her coach, manager, agent, and marketer. However, he revealed that the...
Despite falling short to Zimbabwe on Saturday, United Arab Emirates (UAE) captain Esha Oza expressed her satisfaction with the level of cricket being played in the ongoing tri-series at the Wanderers Sports Ground in Windhoek. The UAE, Namibia’s T20 Capricorn Eagles and Zimbabwe’s Lady Chevrons are competing in the nine days tri-series in Namibia which...
Although the adage says “not all that glitters is gold” let no one tell you otherwise. Lahja Ishitile glitters and is a Namibian golden treasure. Two medals are what Paralympian has earned at the recent Paralympic Games in France. Ishitile’s journey Wilka Ishitile is not surprised by her twin flame’s achievements, but her voice trembles...
Namibian Paralympic athlete Lahja Ishitile, along with her guide Sydney Kamuaruuma, set a new African record in the 200metre (m) T11 with a remarkable time of 24.82 seconds at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games yesterday. Their exceptional performance secured them a spot in the final, which is scheduled for Saturday at 19h23. In another notable...
The Young Warriors of Namibia, who only attended trials and training for a week in July, have been drawn to play in the U/20 Cosafa Games in Maputo, Mozambique. The tournament, which runs from 26 September to 5 October, sees Namibia’s junior football side, which mostly consisted of players who played at this year’s Newspaper...
The senseless cold-blooded murder of former Black Africa, Tigers, Kaizer Chiefs (Arandis) and Tamariskia outfit Celtics Football Clubs playmaker Maleagie Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay has left many in utter shock and dismay. The retired skilful attacking midfielder’s lifeless body was found lying in the streets of Havana, an informal settlement on the outskirts of Namibia’s largest...
The draw for this year’s National Youth Games was conducted on Wednesday, and regions now know their opponents across various sporting disciplines. The event, slated for 11 to 15 September in Oshakati, Oshana region, will feature competitions in football, volleyball, netball and basketball. In basketball, Pool A of the men’s division will see Erongo face...
Over 100 karatekas are set to converge in Windhoek next weekend for a national championship, aimed at assessing their readiness for upcoming local and international competitions. The tournament, organised by Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN), will provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and measure their progress. Stephan van de Merwe, who is...
Proceeds from the 10th and final edition of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup will be directed towards building a Dr Hage Geingob Memorial Library. This was revealed by Amos Shiyuka during the official launch of the cup at MTC headquarters in Olympia, Windhoek. Shiyuka, the mastermind behind the annual cup’s success, confirmed that this...