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Hahn, Hough win Nedbank Rock and Rut XC4 
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Hahn, Hough win Nedbank Rock and Rut XC4 

Hilma Nalupe Hugo Hahn and Mimi Hough were crowned winners of the 2025 Nedbank Rock and Rut XC4 race, which took place at Farm Bergquell on Saturday. This was the last race in the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series this year. In the men’s elite race, Hahn clocked one hour, sixteen minutes, and forty-four...

Runs United triumph at Awilo tournament 
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Runs United triumph at Awilo tournament 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The Walvis Bay-based football team, Runs United, won the inaugural Awilo Stephanus Open football tournament held at Khomasdal Stadium in the capital over the weekend.  The knockout competition worth N$ 40 000, started on Friday, and it has attracted 24 football teams from various parts of the country. En route to the final,...

Otjinene promoted to second division 
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Otjinene promoted to second division 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  OTJINENE – The Omaheke third division stream B outfit, Otjinene Sports Club (SC), have been promoted to the second division after being crowned as stream B champions on Sunday.  The chairperson of the Omaheke Football Association, Theobald Kahuure, confirmed their promotion to New Era Sports, saying that the team finished on top of...

Kajalami, Rietquelle win Aminuis Winter Cup 
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Kajalami, Rietquelle win Aminuis Winter Cup 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  AMINUIS – Kajalami FC, from Otjongombe village, won the fifth edition of the Aminuis Winter Cup football tournament held at Rietquelle and Apollo Tlabanello sports grounds in the Omaheke region.  The prestigious competition saw 16 football teams participating, while four netball teams turned up for the tournament, known among the popular events in...

Oshana Rugby Club debuts in Ongwediva
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Oshana Rugby Club debuts in Ongwediva

Hilma Nalupe Rugby made a triumphant return to northern Namibia this past weekend when Oshana Rugby Club hosted Grootfontein Rugby Club in a thrilling friendly at the Oshana Gymnasium Sports Field in Ongwediva this past weekend.  The match, played on Saturday, ended in a narrow 35-28 victory for the visiting Grootfontein side but marked a...

Capricorn netball league sets stage for thrilling playoffs
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Capricorn netball league sets stage for thrilling playoffs

Hilma Nalupe The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the 2025 Capricorn schools netball league nears its much-anticipated national playoffs in August.  With 85 teams representing 30 schools from eight regions across Namibia, the competition has already showcased the depth of young talent and the passion that continues to fuel the country’s school...

New venues drive growth in Nedbank for Good Series
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New venues drive growth in Nedbank for Good Series

Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series has underscored the powerful link between sport and community development, with new host venues emerging as catalysts for both golf’s growth and broader social impact in Namibia. This year’s series has already introduced Okahandja and Grootfontein as first-time hosts, with Outjo Golf Club set to make its...

Welwitschias crush United Arab Emirates
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Welwitschias crush United Arab Emirates

Namibia’s national rugby team, the Welwitschias, delivered a resounding performance in the Asia-Africa repechage play-off, crushing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 86–29 on Saturday.  The match, played at Mandela National Stadium, in Kampala Uganda, marked a decisive step in Namibia’s journey towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup, earning them a place in the final qualification...