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...
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Miller, Preen crowned Khomas100 African Gravel Champions
Herson Kapanga GROSS BARMEN – Namibia’s male cyclist Alex Miller and South Africa’s female rider Hayley Preen were crowned winners in the women’s and men’s categories of the Khomas100 African Gravel Championships on Saturday after dominating their respective categories. The Khomas100 cycling challenge, which features top riders from across the continent competing for UCI points,...
Young African to play home match in Botswana
GOBABIS – Namibia Premier League outfit Young African will play their upcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup home match against Eswatini’s Royal Leopards in Francistown, Botswana, next month. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 20 September, at 15h00 at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. Young African’s manager Maleagi Ngarizemo told Nampa that the unavailability...
Namport launches 7 A-Side-tournament
WALVIS BAY – The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) officially launched its first-ever 7-A-Side Corporate Soccer Tournament on Wednesday, themed ‘Score Goals for a Greater Cause’. The event aims to promote wellness, community involvement and local economic participation. The tournament is currently targeted at Walvis Bay corporate companies, with plans to expand to include more sport...
Team spirit shines at netball league
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Capricorn Schools Netball League Finals were a true celebration of team spirit, determination and school pride as students, parents and supporters gathered in large numbers to cheer for their teams at the Windhoek Gymnasium netball courts over the weekend. Now in its ninth year, the league has established itself as one...
Ndaitwah tournament unites Okongo community
OKONGO – The highly-anticipated Lieutenant-General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah Annual Tournament concluded yesterday after four days of exciting competition, community pride and celebration in Okongo. The tournament kicked off on Thursday with an exciting opening match between Green City Football Club and Young Tops. During the weekend, the event united athletes, fans and leaders to showcase...
Australia crushes South Africa
MACKAY – Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed South Africa by 276 runs in a record-breaking third and final one-day international yesterday in Mackay. The hosts were playing for pride, down 2-0 in the series, and responded magnificently, posting an ominous 431-2 after...
Eze to create ‘magic moments’ at Arsenal
LONDON – New recruit Eberechi Eze will create “magic moments” and take Arsenal toa different level, according to Gunners manager Mikel Arteta. Eze was presented to the Emirates crowd shortly before Arsenal’s 5-0 thrashing of Leeds that took the north London club to the top of the Premier League table early in the season. The...
Netball showdown headed to Ongwediva
The northern town of Ongwediva will be buzzing with netball fever this weekend as rounds 12 and 13 of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League take centre stage at the Oshana Gymnasium courts. Fans can expect fierce battles, tactical masterclasses and plenty of drama as the league edges closer to its conclusion and the top...
Uutoni shaping netball, one whistle at a time
Monika Amunyela From Zambezi region in Katima to numerous netball courts across Namibia, 48-year-old Vilho Uutoni, a teacher and netball umpire, has been making his mark in more ways than one. Born in Okathitu B in the Omusati region, he does not only spend his time in the classroom but also helps shape the future...









