Hilma Nalupe Namibia’s junior swimmers made history at the Junior World Aquatic Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania, breaking an impressive 15 national records and delivering a week of performances that firmly placed the nation’s rising talent on the global stage. Leading the charge was Oliver Durand, who accounted for seven of the new marks across...
The Bank Windhoek 2025 Henties Bay Chess Open marked the 15th leg of the National Grand Prix, bringing the spirit of chess to Namibia’s west coast. Recently hosted in the vibrant coastal town community, the tournament attracted 29 dedicated competitors. The championship was played in a rapid format of 15 minutes per player, where every...
Hilma Nalupe The fundraising match between African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula, which was scheduled for Sunday in Windhoek, has been cancelled. This was announced by the Brave Warriors World Cup campaign committee this week. The fixture was expected to be one of the campaign’s highlights, drawing supporters of both clubs for a good cause. ...
Swimming coach Diego Kahlari has been chosen to participate in this year’s American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) World Clinic next month in the USA. Hosted in Reno, Nevada, United States of America, from September 2 to 5, the event brings together top swimming coaches, including the legendary Bob Bowman. Kahlari, owner of the Infinity Aquatic...
Hilma Nalupe Namibia was once again on the global sport stage as rhythmic gymnast Emilia Ekandjo competed at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 24 August. She carried the hopes of a nation in a sport that is still finding its footing in the country. Born and raised in Windhoek, the...
The MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club plans to continue promoting boxing at the grassroots level with another series of school boxing clinics scheduled for September in the Ohangwena region. Joseph Bernhard, the club owner and founder, started the initiative last year to empower both teachers and learners by introducing them to boxing fundamentals. “We are looking...
Swakop Uranium has pledged N$260 000 to the Namibian Table Tennis Association (NTTA). The sponsorship will support the association’s efforts to expand its national footprint, strengthen coaching structures and drive grassroots development. The funds will be allocated toward training programmes, equipment procurement and capacity-building initiatives aimed at nurturing young players and enhancing Namibia’s competitive edge. ...
ONGWEDIVA – The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League delivered an action-packed weekend of high-intensity matches at the Oshana Gymnasium netball courts in Ongwediva. Teams battled it out in scorching conditions during Rounds 12 and 13. Saturday highlights In one of the most anticipated clashes of Round 12 on Saturday, Eastern Chiefs clinched a narrow 33-31...
RUNDU – The Kavango East Football Association (KEFA), in conjunction with NFA are hosting an empowerment training of football coaches at Rundu. This is done through a Fifa, NFA, with the objective to get to the grassroots, the five-day training started on Monday and ends on 29 August, with about 30 participants. “We wish our...
Hilma Nalupe The sixth round of the Namibian Motocross Championship roared to life at Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek over the weekend, once again proving that the sport is one of the most far-reaching in the country. Unlike many sporting codes that remain centralised in the capital, motocross makes a deliberate effort to share the...