The Bank Windhoek Red Run, previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, is shaping up to be a memorable, active and thrilling experience. The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek, and is scheduled to take place on 10 August in Windhoek, starting at Zoo Park. Anticipating a day...
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‘Dancing Queen’ Moraa cautious ahead of Paris
An orphan who grew up without even a picture of her mother, Kenyan Olympic hopeful Mary Moraa’s personal hardships keep her cautious about her chances in Paris, despite being crowned world 800 metre (m) champion last year. She leapt over the finish line in Budapest in August to achieve a career best of 1:56.03, ahead...
Exciting games expected in the KBA
The Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) will continue this weekend, as teams aim to finish the league season on a high note. John Tjirimuje, the marketing manager at the association, said the upcoming games are expected to be highly competitive as teams fight to end the season strongly. “The league is coming to an end very...
Ngarizemo calls for N$35 million league funding …. and a year-round season
A local football coach and owner of Young African Marley Ngarizemo said the Namibia Premier League requires approximately N$35 million to operate effectively. He expressed frustration at the current state of affairs, suggesting that this sum should be evenly distributed among the 16 clubs, allowing each club to manage its expenses, including transport fees and player...
HopSol kicks off second leg … as ACFA register first win
The second leg of the MTC HopSol Youth League took place the past weekend, with thrilling matches at the Jan Möhr and SKW football fields. The Athletic Club Football Academy (ACFA) U/17 team faced off against Kaizen Football Academy (KFA) at the SKW football field. Both teams were rusty, following a month-long school holiday break....
Kanalelo: Pre-season good for players’ fitness
Debmarine Premiership champions African Stars are making the most of their pre-season tour in Botswana, with head coach Ronnie Kanalelo expressing satisfaction with histeam’s performance. The team has so far played four matches, all of which yielded positive results. The pre-season campaign began on Thursday last week with a narrow 1-0 victory over Gaborone United....
Namibia kicks off Africa Cup with emphatic win …as they beat Burkina Faso
Despite a dominant 38-5 victory over Burkina Faso in their opening match of the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup, Namibia’s head coach Allister Coetzee was not entirely satisfied with his team’s performance. Namibia is currently competing in Uganda, where they began their campaign with victory at Mandela National Stadium in Nombole. The national men’s rugby team...
NCS maintain strong run in the MTC NNPL …Khomas Super 10 resumes
The defending champions of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), Namibia Correctional Services (NCS), continued their impressive performance by defeating Afrocat Lions 52-33 on Saturday at the Khomasdal stadium in the capital. At the same venue, newly-promoted Unam Jaguars pulled off a surprise victory over Tigers, winning by 35-38. NCS’s Saturday win solidified their...
Tobias: Nakathila ready for bigger stage …as bonanza looms
Top boxing promoter Nestor Tobias is optimistic that former WBO Global junior lightweight champion Jeremia Nakathila will soon return to the spotlight. Nakathila (34) is set to take part in the upcoming Together as One part 13 boxing bonanza organised by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy, headlined by Mateus Heita, who will face South...
NNPL heats up at Khomasdal stadium this weekend …Bittler confident about weekend
The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) will this weekend continue with exciting matchups lined up at Khomasdal Stadium tomorrow and Sunday. Current league leaders and defending champions Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) will be aiming to maintain their lead on top of the premier league standings when they take on Afrocat Lions tomorrow at 15h30. ...