Born Gideon Bailey on the 21 June 1939 in the southern capital Keetmanshoop, Uncle ‘Sonny-Boy’, was a go-getter from the word go. A bird of passage, the strongly built business-minded young Fellah embarked on an exploring journey that took him across the Orange River in search of greener pastures. The streetwise boy from ‘Kitmaro’ spent...
Hilma Nalupe Football fans in Okahandja are in for a treat this Saturday as Okahandja Football Club hosts a four-team pre-season tournament at the Nau Aib stadium. The one-day event will feature Okahandja FC, Life Fighters FC, African Stars FC and Eleven Arrows FC, all using the platform to fine-tune their squads ahead of the...
Namibian para-athlete Jerome Rooi is set to compete in the 2025 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong tomorrow, which includes the Para-Triathlon category. The championship, which began on 15 October and runs until the 19th, has drawn athletes from over 43 countries. Rooi heads into the event in fine form after an impressive showing at...
Futsal fans in the country will be in for a treat when the national futsal league continues over the weekend. A number of matches are lined up for Saturday. Seven matches are set for Saturday, with Maverick in 10thposition on the standing taking on Boston Madrid in a tie expected to start at 14h00. This...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In a show of community spirit, the Awilo Stephanus Foundation on Tuesday donated printing paper and sanitary pads worth N$3 000 to Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School in Windhoek. Speaking on behalf of the foundation, Billa Kandjii said the gesture forms part of their social responsibility and reflects their dedication to supporting Namibian learners....
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing and Fitness Academy, co-sponsored by PstBet in collaboration with the Khomas Boxing Federation, is scheduled to host an amateur boxing development event on Saturday at the After School Centre in Windhoek. The event intends to develop young boxing talent, ensuring a brighter future for Namibian boxing. It also demonstrates to...
The Capricorn Eagles, Namibia’s national women’s cricket team, are on an exciting nationwide tour to find the next generation of cricket talent. As part of their talent identification roadshow, the team has split into two groups, travelling to Outjo and Otjiwarongo to spend time with aspiring young players. Outjo, one of the largest hubs for...
The much-anticipated start of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) seems to be in jeopardy, with several challenges risking delaying the 2025/2026 season even before it kicks off. The league probably will not start soon, as some newly promoted clubs like Rundu Chiefs, Life Fighters and Eleven Arrows, along with several others besides African Stars...
Namibian T54 wheelchair racer Roodly Gowaseb, known for his resilience on the track and passion for para-sport development, is now taking on another role as coach. The decorated T54 para-athlete, who has represented Namibia in various regional and international competitions, has started transitioning into coaching after completing a certified course with the Namibia National Olympic...
Hilma Nalupe The Directorate of Sport Development under the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture officially launched the 12th edition of the Erongo Powersave Street Mile yesterday in Windhoek. The much-anticipated event is set to take place this coming Saturday in Omaruru. Race director and Erongo regional sport officer Berthold Karumendu said...