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Up close with salted academic, unheralded sport administrator Franz ‘Ouman’ Gertze
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Up close with salted academic, unheralded sport administrator Franz ‘Ouman’ Gertze

Born and raised right in the heart of the sacred garden town Okahandja’s old location, young Franz Gertze was always destined for greatness.  The permanently jovial light skinned boy of humble beginnings, ‘Ouman’, as Franz is affectionately known amongst his vast circle of friends and acquaintances started his elementary education at the Aurora Primary School...

Tobias calls for greater recognition of boxing in Namibia
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Tobias calls for greater recognition of boxing in Namibia

Multiple award-winning boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has recently voiced his frustration regarding the exclusion of boxers from the Namibia Annual Sports Awards nomination list. Despite the sport’s active participation on global platforms, Tobias highlighted that the significant contributions of Namibian boxers like Harry Simon, Paulus “The Hitman” Moses, Paulus Ambunda, and Julius Indongo have gone...

Honouring Alex Angermund on horseback
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Honouring Alex Angermund on horseback

Zebalt Ngaruka This Saturday, the Rehoboth Turf in the Hardap region will host the 15th edition of the Standard Bank Alex Angermund horseracing competition, honouring the late Alex Angermund, a pioneer of horseracing in Namibia. The event is one of the country’s largest sporting spectacles and is expected to attract various horseracing clubs and supporters....

Young African back-paddles on planned march 
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Young African back-paddles on planned march 

 Zebalt Ngaruka  The peaceful march planned by Young African FC, the premier league football team from the Omaheke region, has been put on hold due to intervention from regional leadership.  The demonstration was set to occur yesterday, s t ar t i ng from Legare Stadium and ending at Gobabis Municipality.  E a r l...

Sport stars nominated for awards 
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Sport stars nominated for awards 

The Namibia Annual Sports Awards nominations took place yesterday in Windhoek.  The awards ceremony will take place on 22 November at the Mövenpick Hotel (former Safari Hotel) in Windhoek.  The categories for the awards are as follows:  Sportsman of the Year  Janie Meuwesen, Stephanus Francois Marais  Arian van der Plas  Alexander Miller  Sportswoman of the...

Rent-A-Drum named official partner for Cricket Ground
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Rent-A-Drum named official partner for Cricket Ground

Cricket Namibia yesterday announced Rent-A-Drum as the newest sponsor of the First National Bank Namibia (FNB) Cricket Ground, under construction, as one of the venues for the 2027 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup.  Rent-A-Drum will serve as the official events and recycling service provider for the stadium, playing a crucial role in...

NAC, NCAA to host 2025 SOE Games in Swakopmund
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NAC, NCAA to host 2025 SOE Games in Swakopmund

WALVIS BAY – The Namibia Airports Company (NAC), under the leadership of CEO Bisey /Uirab, has announced that it will host the State-Owned Enterprises’ (SOE) Games in Swakopmund from 1 to 6 July 2025.  The announcement was made on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Namport boardroom, where he highlighted the significance of sports...

Khomas regional team prepares for elite tournament in China 
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Khomas regional team prepares for elite tournament in China 

A Namibian U/17 Khomas Regional team is gearing up for the Canal Cities Men’s Elite Football tournament, set to take place in Yanzhou City, China, from 20 to 28 October.  This prestigious event will feature not only Namibia and Taiwan, but also six teams from the Yanzhou, creating an exciting and competitive atmosphere for young...