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...
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Wits Barbarians crowned Ongos Sevens champions
Hilma Nalupe The Ongos Valley Sevens Championship took place on Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, featuring 15 teams. The event showcased thrilling rugby action as local and international teams battled for top honours. South Africa’s Wits Barbarians emerged as this year’s champions after a hard-fought 14-12 victory over FNB Wanderers in the...
Padel brings purpose to hockey dream
Hilma Nalupe In a refreshing twist on traditional sports fundraising, the Namibia Hockey Union hosted its “Padel for Purpose” event at Nampadel on Friday, to help the national under-21 men’s and women’s teams get closer to their dream of competing at the World Cups in India and Chile later this year. Thirty-one teams, representing various...
Cyclists gear up for Volta a Angola … amid equipment challenges
The Barloworld Cymot Pro Cycling Team, formally known as NCCS Pro Cycling Team, is set to represent Namibia at the upcoming 2025 Volta a Angola, a prestigious nine-stage international cycling tour taking place from 30 October to 9 November. The race will commence in Namibe, located on Angola’s scenic southwestern coast, and conclude in the...
Young African shine as NPFL league kicks off
The 2025 Namibian Premier Football League (NPFL) kicked off in style over the weekend, delivering goals, drama and thrilling football across multiple venues. The opening match on Friday saw Ongos FC and Unam FC share the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. After a goalless first half, Unam’s Vjihimsa Siririka...
Gunners, Fighters define season targets … as Otjiwarongo derby nearing
Zebaldt Ngaruka Two Otjiwarongo-based emier league outfits Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters FC set their goals for the upcoming Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 league campaign. Gunners finished fifth in the league last season while Life Fighters, better known as Kahirona, gained promotion to the elite league from Northern-West Stream First Division. In an...
Hockey teams rally support for World Cup
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Hockey Union is set to host a lively and meaningful “Padel for Purpose” tournament today at the Nampadel in Windhoek. A fundraising drive to help send the country’s U/21 men’s and women’s teams to their respective Junior World Cups later this year. Both teams made history in April when they finished...
Ongos 7s rugby finale set for this Saturday
Hilma Nalupe The final leg of the Ongos Sevens Rugby will take place this Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, marking the climax of an exciting three-leg tournament that has already visited Lüderitz and Swakopmund. According to Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) board member Herman Rust, the competition will feature three pools of five...
Gladiators fall to Zambia but Lebang continues to learn
Namibia’s Brave Gladiators suffered a 4-2 defeat against Zambia’s Copper Queens in the first leg of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier, played on Wednesday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa. The result puts Namibia in a challenging position heading into the return leg, which will take place on Sunday in Zambia. To keep...
Volleyball League finale set for Swakopmund
Hilma Nalupe The final round of the MTC Volleyball National League takes place in Swakopmund this weekend, marking the end of an intense season filled with fierce competition, high emotions and the crowning of Namibia’s top volleyball teams. Fans can expect a dramatic finish as champions are decided, top performers honoured and some teams relegated...









