Zebaldt Ngaruka The interim committee for the Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation (NRSDF) will be holding a meeting at UN Plaza in Windhoek on Monday at 10h00. Established in 2000, NRSDF is dedicated to promoting and developing sports in rural areas across Namibia. The federation organises tournaments and events to discover and showcase talented athletes...
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Young Gladiators set for Fifa U/20 women’s World Cup qualifiers
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/20 women’s national team will face a stern test today. They will take on Uganda in the first leg of their Fifa U/20 women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Fifa stadium in Kampala at 16h00. The second leg will be played at the same venue on 22 September as Young Gladiators...
Katjizeu: Omaheke’s commitment fuelled victory at RCSAG
Zebaldt Ngaruka Erwin Katjizeu, the head of delegation for the Omaheke regional council sports team, said the team’s outstanding success at the Regional Council Sports Awareness Games (RCSAG) was due to the collective effort of both staff and management of the regional council. The event was recently held in the Hardap region The Omaheke team...
Shinima gears up for international boxing bout
Hilma Nalupe Namibian welterweight champion Charles Panduleni Shinima is set to take his talents to the international stage when he steps into the ring against Russian contender Agba Khariton in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on 7 October. The announcement, made by AC Promotions yesterday, marks a significant milestone in Shinima’s career as he continues to make...
Snooker more than a game – Jaanie
Namibian cueist Jermain ‘Jaanie’ Andrews, who is currently in Australia competing at the 2025 WPA Heyball Champions of Champions, said he wants to prove that pool and snooker are much more than just bar games. In an interview with this publication, Andrews (22) said the sport has traditionally not been regarded as a serious discipline,...
Fifa to compensate clubs for World Cup qualifiers … N$6.7b to be distributed to eligible clubs globally
In a ground-breaking move that could benefit Namibian football immensely, Fifa has announced its plans to compensate clubs that release players for the World Cup financially. The move is part of the organisation’s expanded Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. For the first time ever, clubs that release players for World...
Personality of the week – Casting Namibia’s angling legacy forward
Hilma Nalupe Born in Windhoek and raised in Upington, South Africa, Henry du Plessis has built his life around discipline, patience, and a deep love for water. Today, as president of the Namibian Light Tackle Boat Angling Association (NLTBAA), he is a leading figure in the sport, guiding others while continuing to pursue his passion...
We are closer to realising our dream – Karumendu
Organiser and founder of the Navachab Half Marathon, Berthold Karumendu, said the event is edging closer to achieving its dream of becoming a recognised World Athletics (WA) competition. Karumendu made the remarks this week after announcing that nine additional companies have come on board as sponsors, further boosting support for the annual marathon. “I think...
KK Palace crowned Taute Cup champions
OKAMWANDI – The 12th edition of the Taute Cup concluded in style at the newly built Severin Kambonde Gabriel Ashivudhi Sports Stadium in Okamwandi, Oshana region, with Onamungundo Lions, trading as KK Palace, defeating Nelundu United 4–1 to lift the trophy. The stadium, located about 10 kilometres from the Oshakati–Oshikuku road, hosted its first major...
Nedbank for Good finals set
Hilma Nalupe The Nedbank for Good Series reached its final qualifying stop in Windhoek on Saturday, where John Williams and Justine Shikulo triumphed at the Windhoek Golf and Country Club. Their victories in round 13 not only capped off an exciting preliminary stage but also booked their spots in the much-anticipated finals at Omeya Golf...









