Daughter of the well-respected school teacher and clergyman, the late Tate Lukas Hipondoka Snr, and baby sister to the talented football-playing brothers Aupapa, Sekulu, and Metuu Hipondoka, Demu was not to be overshadowed by her brothers’ unmatched success on the football fields. Born in Namibia’s largest city, Windhoek, in 1966, the young girl lived, ate,...
The Ondjola Annual Sport Bash is scheduled to take place from 23 to 26 December this year at Ondjola stadium in the Omusati region. Guided by the theme Preserving Culture Through Sports, the event continues to stand as one of Namibia’s influential local sporting tournaments, particularly in the northern regions, where it plays a vital...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 hockey men’s team will make its debut at the men’s Junior World Cup against Belgium today in Tamil Nadu, India. The World Cup, scheduled for 28 November to December this year, marks a significant milestone for Namibian hockey. The country continues to make strides on the global stage, particularly in...
Hilma Nalupe King Kauluma Palace Football Club (KK Palace FC) received two generous contributions this week from the Ondangwa Town Council and Star Comets Trading CC. The club, currently leading the Namibia Premier Football League log standings, received N$350 000 from the Ondangwa Town Council on Tuesday and signed an agreement of Understanding aimed at...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The popular horse racing competition, the MTC Summer Cup, is set for Saturday in Okahandja. Close to 100 racehorses have shown interest in the N$200 000 worth competition that will be staged at the Okahandja turf club in the Otjozondjupa region. The event is organised by the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA). Chantal...
As 2025 draws to a close, renowned boxing promoter Nestor Tobias of the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy announced that the Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza, a tribute to the late Founding Father, will now be hosted annually. The next edition is tentatively scheduled for May 2026, with the Windhoek Showgrounds and the Olufuko...
Windhoek Golf Club was alive with competitive spirit and relief this past weekend as the prestigious Corner Butcher Gold Cup unfolded on 22 and 23 November 2025. The annual tournament, one of Namibia’s premier amateur golf events, nearly faced disruption until The Corner Butcher stepped in at the eleventh hour to rescue and elevate it...
One of Namibia’s brightest young sprinters and the reigning national 200 metres (m) champion, Charley Matundu, continues to rise as a force in local athletics. New Era Sport caught up with the track star to talk about his journey, achievements, and future ambitions. What inspired you to start competing in track and field, and at...
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be available for the start of Portugal’s World Cup campaign despite his red card against Ireland. A FIFA disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but the final two games are suspended for one year, provided there is no similar infringement during the probation period. He has already served the...
Hilma Nalupe For the third time in a row, Namibia will compete at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Schools Football Championship and COSAFA qualifiers taking place from 5-7 December in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Namibia made its debut in 2023 during the zonal qualifiers held in Harare, Zimbabwe, where the boys’ team claimed victories...