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Ongos 7s rugby finale set for this Saturday 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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
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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...

Excitement builds as NPFL season kicks off
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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...

Welwitschias gear up for qualifiers
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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
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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
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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,...