Born Samuel Shimbuli in Windhoek’s old location in Namibia’s commercial hub on 30 March 1955, the elder son of long-serving copper Micah Shimbuli, young Samuel was an upright boy destined for greatness from day one, having been raised in a strict home where discipline, respect for elders, and decent behavior were non-negotiable. A proud product...
Namibian volleyball referee Ihula Tobias Naushanga has taken a significant step in his officiating career after becoming an International Referee Candidate. He recently completed an intensive course in Cairo, Egypt, after being nominated by the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF). Although he remains involved in the sport as a player, his passion has gradually shifted toward...
Five months after refurbishment work began, structural repairs at Sam Nujoma Stadium are steadily advancing, with project engineers confident the current phase will be completed by October this year. Project manager and engineer with the City of Windhoek, Puumue Kustaa, said the works, which started in early October last year, are scheduled to run for...
Currently a student at Jan Möhr Secondary School in Windhoek, Snewe Uanguraije Katjirua is steadily carving out a name for himself in Namibian football. From humble beginnings at the academy level to recently signing with Namibia Premier Football League side Bucks Buccaneers, the young defender’s journey is one of discipline and growth. Katjirua was born...
The Seawork Cares Beach Series 2 Valentine’s edition took place last weekend at The Mole in Swakopmund, marking a huge success for the organisers, Teamflippy. The event saw 187 participants taking part in swimming, running and aquathlon activities. Phillip Seidler, co-founder of Teamflippy, said one of their biggest highlights was watching the kids bravely complete...
Last weekend, Swakopmund Archery Club staged its annual Target Archery Valentine’s Shoot at the SFC Sport Club in Swakopmund, drawing competitors from various age divisions and bow categories. The tournament served as a crucial preparatory platform ahead of the 76th South African National and Regional Championships scheduled for Johannesburg from 27 to 29 March 2026.Participants...
The Bank Windhoek/Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) Long Course Swimming Championships kick off today at the Olympia Swimming pool in Windhoek. The event will conclude on Sunday, 22 February 2026. The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at the same venue. This national event brings together 230 of Namibia’s top swimmers, representing clubs from...
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) has provided a detailed update on its ambitious plan to construct sports facilities across all 14 regions of Namibia. In an exclusive with this publication, executive director Gerard Norman Vries outlined progress, challenges, funding gaps and compliance measures in line with Confederation of African...
It’s been 40 years since the Nedbank Cycle Challenge first took place as Namibia’s first-ever corporate cycling event. This year, the historic race returns with a new format for cyclists, further emphasising its evolution from a modest gathering into a significant contributor to the development of cycling in Namibia. The 2026 event will take place...
One of Rössing National Marathon’s most accomplished athletes and nine-time champion Alina Armas will be returning to the marathon this year. She first participated in the competition in 2011, taking part in the 10-kilometre race and winning for two consecutive years before stepping up to do her first marathon (42.2km) in 2013, which she won...