Namibia could emerge as one of the prime beneficiaries of a new global initiative following a joint announcement by FIFA and Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to provide major financial support for sports infrastructure development in poorer nations. Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), (roughly N$17.1 billion), in concessional loans to help FIFA...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Racehorses, Pee Jay from Burger Racing (BR) and Tsumis Racing’s (TR) Soldier Boy won the main races at the popular MTC Summer Cup race competition held in Okahandja on Saturday. The distance of 2000 metres (m) was set as the main plate for both Nambred and thoroughbred horses in the event, worth N$200...
Hilma Nalupe Round 10 and 11 of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) concluded over the past weekend at stadiums in Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Oshakati and Okahandja. African Stars FC has risen to the top of the NPFL log standings after defeating Okahandja United 3-0, with goals scored by Thabang Malane, Godwin Eiseb and Turipamwe Mbongora...
The Debmarine Desert Jewels returned from the 2025 Celtic Cup with one win and two losses, but head coach Julene Meyer says the results only tell part of a much bigger story, one of growth and the emergence of a new generation of Namibian netball talent. Uganda were crowned champions of the tournament which saw...
Elite Namibian cyclists are gearing up for the 21st edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash, which is set to take place from 5 to 6 December. The race, which will cover 401-kilometre (km) across the world’s oldest desert, will start on 5 December at the Grove Mall in Windhoek. It will finish on Saturday, 6...
The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC), acting through the directorate of sport within the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, on Tuesday settled an amount owed by the Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF) to a service provider. The federation had accrued a debt of more than N$240 000, placing the return flights of...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 men’s hockey team made history last Saturday when they defeated Egypt 4-2 at the Junior Hockey World Cup in India. The victory marked Namibia’s first-ever win at a Hockey World Cup, signalling a significant milestone for the young squad and an encouraging turnaround following their challenging opening match. Namibia showcased...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 hockey men’s team will make its debut at the men’s Junior World Cup against Belgium today in Tamil Nadu, India. The World Cup, scheduled for 28 November to December this year, marks a significant milestone for Namibian hockey. The country continues to make strides on the global stage, particularly in...
Hilma Nalupe King Kauluma Palace Football Club (KK Palace FC) received two generous contributions this week from the Ondangwa Town Council and Star Comets Trading CC. The club, currently leading the Namibia Premier Football League log standings, received N$350 000 from the Ondangwa Town Council on Tuesday and signed an agreement of Understanding aimed at...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The popular horse racing competition, the MTC Summer Cup, is set for Saturday in Okahandja. Close to 100 racehorses have shown interest in the N$200 000 worth competition that will be staged at the Okahandja turf club in the Otjozondjupa region. The event is organised by the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA). Chantal...