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...
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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...
Thrilling weekend of netball action at Oshana Gymnasium … despite sweltering heat
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...
Kefa tutors aspiring soccer coaches
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...
Racing thrills at Gallina Motocross Park
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...
Kuhn reflects on World Championship debut …yearns for more opportunities
Namibian mixed martial artist Stephan Kuhn (17) recently returned home with a bronze medal from the prestigious World Championships in Dubai. He describes the feta as both personally rewarding and an inspiration for young fighters back home. Kuhn bagged a bronze medal at the competition after he defeated Nikolozi Dzamashvili in the 97-kilogramme (kg) heavyweight...
Namibia back in Davis Cup World Group II
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian men’s tennis team has made history once again by securing promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II. This marks a milestone for the country’s growing tennis ambitions. Team coach Gerrie Dippenaar, who has been at the helm of the squad, described the moment as a deeply personal triumph. “It’s really...
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...









