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...
The Brave Warriors of Namibia yesterday morning received news that they will face Cameroon’s U/20 national team in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier match in Daonde. Later in the day, the decision was reversed, with the junior team taken off a flight and replaced with the seniors. The latter initially refused to comply...
Lahja Ishitile, accompanied by her guide Sydney Kamuaruuma, is set to compete at 10h26 today in the T11 200-metre (m) heat at the Paris Paralympic Games. The athlete has already made Namibia proud by securing a gold medal in the 400 m race last weekend. There is high hope that she will bring home another...
The T20 International Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series is set to take place from 6-14 September at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This exciting tri-series will feature the Namibia national women’s cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, competing against Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a round-robin format. The team that tops the table at...
The fourth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash will take place on Sunday at Zoo Park along Independence Avenue in Windhoek. The dash has fast become a beloved running event, which fosters a spirit of community and fitness among participants of all ages and abilities. From seasoned athletes to first-time runners, everyone is welcome to...
The Young Warriors have been drawn in a tough Group B against Zambia, Angola and Madagascar in the upcoming U/20 AFCON – COSAFA qualifier championship that will take place in the Maputo, Mozambique from 26 September to 5 October 2024.
Local cyclist Olivia Shililifa dreams of one day joining the Namibian national cycling team, and ultimately qualifying for the prestigious Olympic Games. As a member of the Cymot Ladies Racing Team, she has been steadily building her career, and has her sights set on achieving great things in the world of cycling. Shililifa’s cycling journey...
The T20 International Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series is set to take place from 6 to 14 September at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This exciting tri-series will feature the Capricorn Eagles competing against Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates in a round-robin format. The team that finishes at the top of the table at the...