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...
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Ishitile hopes for another medal
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...
Unfit Young Warriors have odds stacked against them
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...
Senseless transition to eternity of a forgotten footie Maleagi Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay 1959 – 2024
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...
Stage set for National Youth Games
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...
Tourney set to gauge karatekas
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...
Geingob Cup to build library
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...
Warriors focused on Afcon qualifier… amid turmoil in Cameroon football leadership
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...
Paralympic hopes high…Ishitile and Shikongo lead the charge
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...
Namibia to face Zimbabwe, UAE in tri-series
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...