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Australia crushes South Africa
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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...

Shalulile makes history
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Shalulile makes history

Namibian international footballer, Peter Shalulile, has achieved a notable milestone, equalling the Betway Premier Soccer League (PSL) all-time goal-scoring record with 129 goals, a feat that puts him level with Siyabonga Nomvethe. The Sundowns striker scored his 129th PSL goal, his first of the new 2025/26 season, during the Magesi match at a packed Seshego...

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...

Team Namibia shines at Junior World Swimming Champs
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Team Namibia shines at Junior World Swimming Champs

Team Namibia has made an impressive splash at the Junior World Swimming Championships in Romania, with several national records already shattered in the first two days of the competition.  The championships, hosted by World Aquatics, feature over 600 of the world’s top junior swimmers from more than 100 countries. Namibian athletes have shown they are...

Namibia to host Motocross of African Nations
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Namibia to host Motocross of African Nations

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMSF) has secured the bid to host the Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN) 2026, marking a major milestone for the country’s motorsport fraternity.  The announcement was made last weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe, following the conclusion of this year’s continental competition. Affiliated with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the...