Namibia’s commercial banks hold the key to unlocking significant employment potential, but it is currently cut for the wrong lock. To drive job creation in the nation’s vibrant sports and creative sectors, the financial industry must fundamentally move away from evaluating these dynamic fields with the same rigid criteria used for traditional manufacturing. All I...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Football legend from the Omaheke region, Harold Kavari, has urged the current generation of players to take both their football careers and education seriously if they hope to succeed beyond the pitch. Kavari, a former attacking midfielder who played for Desert Rollers in Gobabis and Windhoek giants African Stars in Namibia’s elite league,...
The Minifootball Association of Namibia will be celebrating Namibia’s 36th Independence with a Global Cup 7-a-side tournament in Windhoek from 13 – 15 March 2026. The tournament honours countries that supported Namibia’s liberation struggle by using football as a living bridge between history and the present. Shared moments on the field will help preserve collective...
Hilma Nalupe The U/19 Men’s Cricket World Cup kicked off last Thursday in both Namibia and Zimbabwe, where it’s being co-hosted simultaneously. The matches in Namibia are being played at the Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG) and High Performance (HP) Oval from 15 – 26 January 2026. The opening match in Namibia saw debutants, Tanzania, take...
Local boxer Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo is set to defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title on April 25 at the Roman Catholic venue, AC Promotions has announced. The bout comes at a crucial stage in Nangolo’s career after he was recently ranked among the top 15 boxers by the World Boxing Organisation (WBO), a...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is once again at crossroads as it seeks to appoint a new Secretary General (SG). The position, widely regarded as one of the most powerful within the football house, is central to the administration, governance, and overall direction of football in the country. With the NFA recently opening applications for a...
Elder brother to retired multitalented athlete cum stylish-‘footie’ Abisai Tjauue ‘Shabby’ Rukero, Benestus Katuiisa Rukero was born on 8 February 1943, at Okaepe village in the Otjozondjupa region in 1943. The raw village boy invaded the boxing arena during a time when well established leather traders, spearheaded by Eazy Ngangura ‘Brown Bomber’ Tjahikika, Levy...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) newcomer Burger Racing (BR) is aiming for more victories in 2026 after an impressive debut season. Formed last year, the Omaheke-based club quickly became a fan favourite, claiming 17 first-place finishes in just nine months. Its latest success came at the Tsjaka New Year Derby, where...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPAKO – Gobabis-based Young African FC will play all their remaining Premier League fixtures in Windhoek, as Legare Stadium is not yet ready to host matches. The stadium, traditionally the home ground for the team affectionately known as Yangile, has forced the club to honour all 12 of its first matches of the...
The Kunene Regional Football Association (KUFNA) is set to resume its activities after a six-month break. As one of Namibia’s best-managed leagues, the Northwest Division League (NWDL), set to kick off this weekend. With the registration period for second players set to close on 05 February, all teams are eager to strengthen their squads for...