World Boxing Organisation super bantamweight number eight Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa had to rely on his speed and strength to stop South Africa’s Mxolisi Zuma via a sixth-round knockout in their fight on Saturday, which saw Nghitumbwa clinch a victory. The main bout of the MTC Nestor Tobias Boxing Academy event, held at the Windhoek Country...
The leadership dispute within the Namibian National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) has taken a dramatic turn. The interim committee, chaired by Daniel Trum, decided to boot secretary general Michael Hamukwaya. In a detailed letter addressed to the International Paralympic Committee and the Namibia Sports Commission, the committee stated that Hamukwaya has been relieved of his duties...
OPUWO – The annual Ondangwa Masters Football Club tournament is returning after a year-long hiatus and is set to take place this weekend at the Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Sports Field in Ondangwa, promising a larger and improved event. The youth and legends tournament, which began in 2023, was created to serve as a foundation...
Namibia’s national inline hockey team is looking to build on a remarkable start at the WorldGames, hoping to collect more points when they face the host nation, China, in their secondmatch.Namibia and China will play tomorrow morning at 06h00. Namibia made history in their firstgame, securing their inaugural victory at the prestigious games by beating...
For many, Uncle Charles Kauraisa was just the easygoing friendly immaculately dressed gentleman who regularly frequented the poplar Café Schneider, his favorite eatery spot in Hepworths Arcade, holed up in the center of Namibia’s commercial hub Windhoek. Uncle Charley would be seen paging anxiously through the daily newspapers whilst clutching his favorite cup filled with...
At just 21 years old, Jennety Jakaras from Omega 1, a remote settlement in the Mukwe constituency of Namibia’s Kavango East region, is proving that passion and determination can break down even the biggest barriers. As a proud member of Eastern Chiefs playing as a goal attack, in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League, Jakaras,...
Netball fans in Grootfontein are in for a treat this weekend, as the town plays host to Round 10 and 11 of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. Originally scheduled to take place in Rundu, the fixtures have been relocated to Grootfontein Secondary School due to a combination of logistical and financial hurdles faced by...
The Namibian Golden Oldies Football Club, a spirited team of footballers aged 60 and above, is set to travel to Botswana for a highly anticipated friendly match against the Chelsea Veterans this coming Sunday. The Golden Oldies is a unique football club made up of retired players who still share a deep passion for the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s popular racehorse Starlile from Okahandja Racing (OR) is set to retire next month. This was confirmed to New Era Sport by Judge Katanga, the OR vice president. He said the ageing thoroughbred horse will bid farewell to one of the country›s popular sports. The Okahandja-based racehorse won several top awards in competitions...
The Rundu Courts are expected to come alive this weekend as the MTC Volleyball League takes centre stage on Saturday at Rundu Trade Fair. More than eight exciting fixtures are lined up in both the men’s and women’s divisions, promising a thrilling day of top-tier volleyball action. In the men’s division, the day will kick...