Hilma Nalupe The nominees for the 2025 Namibia Annual Sport Awards were officially unveiled on Wednesday evening during a nomination ceremony held in Windhoek. This year’s edition features 18 categories. The highly anticipated main awards gala will take place on 22 November at the Queen’s Hall, Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, in the Oshana region. Among...
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Last men standing in CAF Interclub competitions
The preliminary stages of CAF’s inter-club competitions has concluded, leaving Namibian football hopes resting squarely on the shoulders of just two men, Mamelodi Sundown’s Peter Shalulile and Al Hilal’s Aprocius Petrus. While a stronger Namibian contingent began the continental campaign in both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, the dust has settled...
Rundu circuit winners of SanlamAllianz tournament
The Sanlam / Allianz Kavango East Teachers’ tournament concluded this past weekend at the Dr Romanus Kampungu Sports Stadium, where the Rundu circuit from Kavango East claimed victory in the football category. In netball, the Ndiyona circuit successfully defended their title, while Rundu circuit continued their dominance in volleyball, securing the championship for the fourth...
SKW crowned champions … as MTC HopSol Youth League finals celebrate youth football excellence
SKW’s Under/15 side capped off a thrilling MTC HopSol Youth League finals weekend with a commanding 6-0 victory over DTS at the Jan Möhr Sports Fields. They sealed their dominance in Namibia’s most prominent youth football competition. The victory marked the highlight of a packed weekend, featuring finals from the U/9 to U/15 divisions, showcasing...
Khomas Nampol aim to bounce back strong in double-header
After a challenging start to their Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, Khomas Nampol are gearing up for a crucial weekend that will see them face both Rundu Chiefs and Julinho Sporting in round two and three of the competition. The law enforcement outfit suffered a narrow 0–1 defeat to defending champions African Stars last...
CTC wraps up with club championships
Hilma Nalupe The Central Tennis Club (CTC) hosted its annual Club championships over the weekend, featuring 24 participants in a spirited conclusion to the 2025 tennis calendar. Players competed in men’s and ladies’ singles, doubles and mixed doubles, with a strong turnout and a high level of competition. As the club’s year-ending event, winners were...
Rivals and NCS crowned MTC VNL champions
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 MTC Volleyball National League (VNL) season ended on a high note in Swakopmund over the weekend. Rivals Volleyball Club and Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) clinched the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, after a season of intense competition and memorable performances. Rivals made history by going unbeaten throughout the season to secure...
Shangadi gets bronze in Brazil
Hilma Nalupe Namibian powerlifter Phillipus Shangadi did the country proud when he competed at the World Powerlifting Championship held from 22 to 26 October in Santa Catarina, Brazil, where he delivered a strong performance to finish third overall in his category. Competing among some of the best lifters from across the globe, Shangadi described the...
Brazil steps in for Paraguay at Rugby World Cup qualifiers
World Rugby has announced that Brazil will replace Paraguay in next month’s final qualification tournament for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, set to take place in Dubai from 8 to 18 November. The decision follows Paraguay’s withdrawal after admitting to fielding an ineligible player during recent play-off matches between the two nations. In a...








