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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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...
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...
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...
Golden Oldies ready for clash against Legends
Hilma Nalupe Football fans in Karibib can look forward to an action-packed day when the Namibian Golden Oldies host the Legends of Botswana on 1 November 2025. The encounter will see both teams, made up of players aged 60 and above, reignite their friendly rivalry following Namibia’s emphatic 10 – 2 victory in Charles Hill,...
Excitement builds for Alex Angermund race day
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Rehoboth race track will come alive tomorrow as some of Namibia’s fastest racehorses and most passionate horse racing fans gather for the annual Standard Bank Alex Angermund Race Day in the Hardap region. The event, valued at N$200 000, is sponsored by Standard Bank and PayPulse, with the prize money to be...
Tales of the Legends – Tribute to a quartet of departed football legends
Tellingly, the author came to know Samuel ‘Olly’ Tjizumaue, through his cousin. My departed trusted buddy Billy Tuahepa found him to be an extremely cool, calculated boy of decent upbringing, an elegant dresser, well-spoken and very respectful young man of mild manners, amongst his many commendable traits. A product of the Kuisebmund Secondary School in...
Excitement builds as NPFL season kicks off
As the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) kicks off today, Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb expects a tough start to the campaign. Reflecting on last season’s performance, he said his team finished sixth, which fell short of their target. “Our aim was to finish in the top three, and that remains our ambition this...









