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...
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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...
Brave Gladiators show fighting spirit
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia women’s football team, Brave Gladiators, showed remarkable determination but were edged out 4-2 by Zambia’s Copper Queens in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) second-round qualifier on Wednesday at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg. Zambia started strongly, with Racheal Kundananji opening the scoring early in...
Welwitschias gear up for qualifiers
Hilma Nalupe The Novel Motor Company yesterday hosted the Namibia national rugby team, the Welwitschias, at their showroom in Windhoek, where the players had the chance to test drive the new Ford Turneo bus and engage with fans in a lively meet-and-greet session. As an official sponsor of the Namibia Rugby Union, Novel Motor Company...
Personality of the week: Katoma’s journey to volleyball glory
Hilma Nalupe Born in Windhoek and raised in Tsandi, David Katoma’s journey to volleyball success began unexpectedly. His early sporting life revolved around basketball, which he played from grade 1 to grade 7. But when he changed schools in grade 8, there was no basketball court, only a volleyball net. That moment sparked the beginning...
Futsal Club Championship slated for December
Namibia is set to host the first-ever Futsal Club Championship from 5-7 December at the Namibia Sports Plaza. The tournament will bring together top-tier talent from around the globe, namely Africa for now, and provide a platform for high-level competition, cultural exchange, and international camaraderie through the sport. Donald Modise, one of the tournament organisers,...
NFA, City in talks over technical centre
Zebaldt Ngaruka In efforts to unlock Fifa funding earmarked for the renovation and upgrade of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre, NFA is in advanced discussion with the City of Windhoek regarding the transfer of ownership of the land on which the facility stands. NFA’s interim secretary general Cassius Moetie on Monday hosted a...
Unstoppable Nande dominates Ongos Valley Windhoek Open
Over the weekend, Namibian golfer Likius Nande continued his fine form. He clinched the Ongos Valley Windhoek Open title after 54 holes of thrilling golf at the Windhoek Golf Club. The tournament attracted a strong field of 84 players, including women, with the Namibia Amateur Golf Union (NAGU) using the event to assess the performance...









