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Tales of the Legends – Up close with fearless pocket size ‘Bullterrier’ Ratjindua ‘Chorra’ Tjivikua
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Tales of the Legends – Up close with fearless pocket size ‘Bullterrier’ Ratjindua ‘Chorra’ Tjivikua

Born and raised in Namibia’s commercial hub Windhoek, young ‘Chorra’ was certainly destined for greatness from the word go, coming from a well to do family with strong morals and principals. Though his old man, Festus, leaning more towards assuring his offspring are equipped with proper wisdom academically, the streetwise ‘Chorra’, somehow managed to juggle...

Netball showdown headed to Ongwediva
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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
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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...

Capricorn schools league finals to thrill this weekend
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Capricorn schools league finals to thrill this weekend

Hilma Nalupe The stage is set for one of the most exciting weekends on Namibia’s youth sporting calendar, as the Capricorn Schools Netball League finals take place this weekend at the Windhoek Gymnasium and United Netball Courts. Now in its ninth year, the league has grown into a nationwide platform for school netball, drawing more...

Explosive fixtures in KBA semis
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Explosive fixtures in KBA semis

The Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) will enter the semi-final round this weekend, with the tie between Unam Rebels and Unam Wolves being the match to watch during the first round of the semis. Matches will be played at the Unam Gym Hall in Windhoek. Four teams will contest for a place in the finals, namely...

Super 10 goes on a break
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Super 10 goes on a break

The Khomas Netball League, better known as the Khomas Super 10, will this weekend go on break, with Golden Girls firmly at the top of the standings. According to league coordinator Dimitri Bittler, after back-to-back weekends of play, the league will pause to make way for the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), which is...

Namport, Pindulo launch first-ever 7-A-Side tourney
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Namport, Pindulo launch first-ever 7-A-Side tourney

Namport, in partnership with Pindulo Logistics, officially launched the inaugural Namport 7-A-Side Corporate Soccer Tournament yesterday at the Walvis Bay Municipality Civic Centre. The historic launch event, attended by key stakeholders, partners and members of the media, featured the official draw of fixtures and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting month-long...

Personality of the week – Victor shares netball journey
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Personality of the week – Victor shares netball journey

The whistle blows, the court goes quiet for a moment, then the action begins and passes fly, players move fast, and all eyes are on the ball. That’s netball, fast, exciting, and all about teamwork and discipline. For 19-year-old Godlove Victor, netball is more than just a sport. It’s something that changed her life and...

Blue Waters wants NFA Football House renamed after Kauraisa
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Blue Waters wants NFA Football House renamed after Kauraisa

Blue Waters Sport Club chairperson Mathias Haufiku has called on the Namibia Football Association (NFA) to honour late football stalwart Charles Kauraisa by renaming the NFA Football House in his name. He made the call while delivering his club’s tribute at Kauraisa’s memorial service on Friday in Windhoek. Haufiku’s plea was acknowledged by mourners, who...