Namibia’s top para-athletes are still in action at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, where they are determined to make their mark on the global stage. Leading the charge today is Petrus Karuli (T37), who will line up in the men’s 400m T37 final. Team manager T’neil Young confirmed that Karuli is...
Namibia’s leading boxing stable, MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing & Fitness Academy, yesterday announced that it will stage another action-packed boxing bonanza in November. According to the stable’s statement, top prospect Mateus “The Beast” Heita will headline the event, which is set to take place at the Windhoek Country Club & Casino. The 27-year-old will face...
Hilma Nalupe Triathlon is one of the world’s toughest sports, blending swimming, cycling and running into a single event that demands endurance, resilience and strategy. It requires athletes to master three disciplines and the quick transitions between them. For Nathan Chase, this challenge is more than a sport, it’s a way of life. At 16-years-old,...
Fast-rising 100-metre sprinter Ndawana Haitembu said the recent Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) scholarship she received will play a vital role in helping her realise her Olympic dream. He was among six athletes awarded scholarships through the IOC Olympic Solidarity Athletes Scholarship Programme, designed to support athletes on their path to qualifying for the 2028...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Former Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general Barry Rukoro has welcomed the government’s recent N$10 million contribution towards the revival of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL). However, he warned that the injection is far from a sustainable solution to the country’s long-standing football challenges. The pledge was announced in parliament last week...
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series will conclude tomorrow, with the much-anticipated final at the Omeya Golf Club. A total of 25 finalists will tee off in what promises to be a thrilling showdown of Namibia’s top amateur golfers, all while contributing to a worthy cause. The series has grown into more than...
Hilma Nalupe At nine years old, Oiyah Henry Akwenye is pursuing big dreams on the football field. The Julinho Athletic FC winger and striker will represent Namibia at the esteemed Kapstadt Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, from 8 to 12 October. The Kapstadt Cup is no ordinary youth competition. Sanctioned by SAFA, CAF and...
Hilma Nalupe Namibian rider Shani Friede delivered a standout performance at the Maple Ridge Youth Extravaganza in Krugersdorp last weekend, clinching top honours in the Junior U/25 1.30m category. Riding her trusted horse Callaho Lucien, Friede navigated what she described as some of the most challenging courses she has faced so far in her career. ...
ONGWEDIVA – Namibia Annual Sports Awards (NASA) is set to shine brighter than ever as it returns to Ongwediva later this year, promising a spectacular celebration of the country’s sporting talent. The awards return for the second time in Oshana following the successful hosting in 2019 by Ondangwa Town Council. Scheduled for 22 November 2025,...
Omusati regional governor Immanuel Shikongo recently officially sent off the region’s volleyball team to represent the country at the upcoming Special Olympics Games in Poland. The team earned its place at the global competition after triumphing at the regional championships in August. The Special Olympics Games are scheduled to take place from 4 to 9...