Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa has made it clear that he is done squaring off against “small boys” in the ring. This is as he gears up for what promises to be one of the toughest tests of his career, an explosive WBO Global title clash against South Africa’s undefeated Mxolisi Zuma this Saturday at the Windhoek...
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Hinda set for pro MMA debut at EFC 126
Namibian mixed martial artist Veja Hinda is set to make his professional MMA debut tonight at EFC 126, hosted at the WSB EFC Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hinda will face South Africa’s Ash Zola in a flyweight division clash, with both athletes looking to make a statement early in their professional careers. The bout...
Personality of the week – De Sousa pilling up medals and breaking records
Hilma Nalupe At just 14 years old, Windhoek-born Vitoria de Sousa is already making waves, literally. Full of determination and discipline, the young swimmer has become one of Namibia’s brightest sporting hopes. De Sousa first dived into competitive swimming at the age of eight, inspired by Namibian swimming champion Heleni Stergiadis. What began as a...
It’s a huge achievement to play in World Games: Giersch
Namibia Inline hockey team’s spokesperson Stephanie Giersch said taking part in the World Games is a great achievement and that Namibia can produce good results. Namibia makes their debut at the prestigious World Games, which will be held in Chengdu, China. The games are set to run from today to 11 August. Namibia made history...
Wilson, Pienaar win Nedbank for Good Series Round 9
The Nedbank for Good Series completed its ninth round at the Outjo Golf Club on Saturday. Local newcomer Henco Wilson and Oranjemund-based Yolanda Pienaar emerged as the first-ever champions of the series in Outjo in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. The day’s competition saw golfers navigating the challenging Outjo Golf Club course. It was...
Chief Sitentu wins Kavango West second division
Stefanus Nambara NKURENKURU – Nkurenkuru-based outfit Chief Sitentu Football Club won the Kavango West Second Division football league after overcoming their travelling partner LK United last Saturday. The only goal scored in the match by Paulinus Karungurungu was enough to clinch the title on the last day of the league. They finished the league with...
Namibian wrestlers shine at Johnnie Reitz open
The Namibia Wrestling Federation (NWF) senior development team, Onghoshi, along with many junior wrestler entries from Windhoek Wrestling Club and Roots Wrestling Club in Stampriet, delivered an outstanding performance, bringing home a total of 25 medals: 13 gold, nine silver and five bronze. The wrestlers participated in the 2025 Johnnie Reitz Big 5 Open Championships...
African School Games hailed as success …as Namibia collect 21 medals at maiden games
Namibia’s total of 21 medals at the inaugural African School Games has been celebrated by the Namibia School Sport Union (NSSU). According to NSSU representative Rodger Kambatuku, the competition was a testament to the fact that grassroots sport is the breeding ground for future sports stars. Kambatuku shared these sentiments yesterday while reflecting on Namibia’s...
Beauties in Group of Death for CAF qualifiers … as only top teams advance
Namibia’s FNB Women’s Super League champions, Beauties FC, have been drawn in Group A of the CAF Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 22 to 31 August. They will face stiff competition against two-time CAF Women’s Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Ntopwa FC (Malawi) and...
Otjinene boxers need support – Tuaire
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following their stellar performance in the recent boxing competition held on the eve of Otjinene Expo, the chairperson of the Otjinene Boxing Club (OBC), Kaupaseneua Tuaire, said the future of the young boxers looks bright, but that they need support. The Otjinene boxers recorded six wins out of 10 fights, which Tuaire said...









