In the high-stakes world of Namibian sports, federations like Athletics Namibia and the Namibia Football Association (NFA) are at a crossroads. Instead of micromanaging events, they should focus on spearheading strategic growth, building talent pipelines, securing sponsorships and enforcing standards while delegating operations to trained sports managers. This shift could transform local athletics and football...
The 2026 Arysteq/Simonis Storm Schools table tennis series kicked off last Friday at the Wanderers Sports Hall in Windhoek. The two-day event attracted the highest number of participants since the competition was launched four years ago. This year’s opening tournament recorded a total of 80 entries across the U/11 to U/19 categories, highlighting the growing...
Paulina Ndalikokule Stefanus Nambara NCAMAGORO – Two constituencies in the Kavango West region are set to benefit from new basic sports facilities following the inauguration of construction projects at Haisisira village in the Musese constituency and at Ncamagoro village in the Ncamagoro constituency last week. Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo said the initiatives form part...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Aminuis athletic zone coordinator Zenaune Muharukua has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance at the Omaheke Regional Athletics Championship held at Legare Stadium in Gobabis over the weekend. The Aminuis zone sent a team of 108 athletes to the regional showpiece and returned home with a total of 33 medals, including five gold,...
The 2026 MTC Volleyball National League (VNL) was launched last weekend in Otjiwarongo, with round one kicking off with 16 teams participating. The league director Albert Khevare said the event began with a thrilling launch, followed by exciting match-ups, as new teams challenged the seasoned sides in the league. “The third season of the MTC...
Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate said the construction of the Otjombinde Sports Field in Tallismanus is part of the government decentralisation policy. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday, Nganate said the launch formed part of the national effort to bring development closer to the communities. “Our government’s commitment to build sports facilities is aimed at...
Dalene Kooper Basketball enthusiasts were in for a treat last weekend as the Khomas Basketball League started off intensely on Saturday at the University of Namibia’s Gym Hall. The league is anticipated to last until November of this year, with 10 teams in the premier and first divisions. Fans gradually filled the basketball court to...
Telecom Namibia Sports Club will host the 2026 Southern African Telecommunications Games (SATeG) in Swakopmund from 3 to 6 April. According to a media statement issued by Telecom Namibia, the regional sporting event will bring together telecommunications operators from Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho and Mozambique and aims to promote sportsmanship, collaboration and unity...
At just 23 years old, Unam FC winger Simon Daniel is already making his presence felt on the wing, where his speed and confidence on the ball have become a key part of the team’s attacking play. Daniel’s journey, however, did not begin in big stadiums or structured academies. It started in the informal settlement...
Action in the Namibia Indoor Hockey League continued last weekend at the Wanderers Sports Grounds and the MTC Dome, with teams competing across the premier, reserve and development divisions. The highlight of the men’s premier league was a thrilling 5-5 draw between Saints 1 and Windhoek Old Boys (WOB). Saints captain Abraham Graham expressed disappointment...