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Volleyball action hits Ondangwa this weekend
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Volleyball action hits Ondangwa this weekend

Ondangwa will be the centre of attraction this weekend when the MTC Volleyball League stages its sixth round of fixtures at the Ondangwa Tennis Court on Saturday. Over six matches are lined up across both the men’s and women’s divisions, with top clubs from across the country vying for crucial league points.  Namibia Volleyball Federation...

Benjamin: Malawi is a strong opponent
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Benjamin: Malawi is a strong opponent

Hesron Kapanga Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin said Malawi, their opponents in the upcoming International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup qualifiers, is a good team and should not be underestimated. Namibia is scheduled to play Malawi and São Tomé and Príncipe at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, on 5...

African Stars vs Chula Chula game cancelled
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African Stars vs Chula Chula game cancelled

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. ...

Kahlari represents Namibia at ASCA World Clinic
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Kahlari represents Namibia at ASCA World Clinic

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...

Kilimanjaro expands school training clinics 
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Kilimanjaro expands school training clinics 

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...

Table Tennis gets N$260 000 boost 
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Table Tennis gets N$260 000 boost 

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. ...

Ndafoluma retires
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Ndafoluma retires

After almost 25 years in the game, veteran pugilist and Namibia’s former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa middleweight champion, Lukas ‘The Demolisher’ Ndafoluma, has finally hung up his gloves.  He confirmed this news in an interview this week. “I have officially retired, although I haven’t put out a statement on that, but I am taking...

Stars gain experience despite defeats
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Stars gain experience despite defeats

Hilma Nalupe African Stars Football Club tested themselves against top regional competition last weekend when they hosted a four-club pre-season tournament at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. The event featured Lioli Football Club from Lesotho, AC Maniema-Union from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angolan giants Petro Atlético Luanda. The opening match on Saturday saw...