Namibia’s national inline hockey team is looking to build on a remarkable start at the WorldGames, hoping to collect more points when they face the host nation, China, in their secondmatch.Namibia and China will play tomorrow morning at 06h00. Namibia made history in their firstgame, securing their inaugural victory at the prestigious games by beating...
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Tales of the Legends – Celebrating the life and times of a legend …RIP – Uncle Charles Kauraisa 1935 – 2025
For many, Uncle Charles Kauraisa was just the easygoing friendly immaculately dressed gentleman who regularly frequented the poplar Café Schneider, his favorite eatery spot in Hepworths Arcade, holed up in the center of Namibia’s commercial hub Windhoek. Uncle Charley would be seen paging anxiously through the daily newspapers whilst clutching his favorite cup filled with...
Jakaras’ rise from Omega 1 to the Premier League
At just 21 years old, Jennety Jakaras from Omega 1, a remote settlement in the Mukwe constituency of Namibia’s Kavango East region, is proving that passion and determination can break down even the biggest barriers. As a proud member of Eastern Chiefs playing as a goal attack, in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League, Jakaras,...
Netball Premier League heads to Grootfontein
Netball fans in Grootfontein are in for a treat this weekend, as the town plays host to Round 10 and 11 of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. Originally scheduled to take place in Rundu, the fixtures have been relocated to Grootfontein Secondary School due to a combination of logistical and financial hurdles faced by...
Namibia’s Golden Oldies gear up for clash with Chelsea Veterans
The Namibian Golden Oldies Football Club, a spirited team of footballers aged 60 and above, is set to travel to Botswana for a highly anticipated friendly match against the Chelsea Veterans this coming Sunday. The Golden Oldies is a unique football club made up of retired players who still share a deep passion for the...
Starlile set for retirement
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s popular racehorse Starlile from Okahandja Racing (OR) is set to retire next month. This was confirmed to New Era Sport by Judge Katanga, the OR vice president. He said the ageing thoroughbred horse will bid farewell to one of the country›s popular sports. The Okahandja-based racehorse won several top awards in competitions...
Volleyball action set for Rundu this weekend
The Rundu Courts are expected to come alive this weekend as the MTC Volleyball League takes centre stage on Saturday at Rundu Trade Fair. More than eight exciting fixtures are lined up in both the men’s and women’s divisions, promising a thrilling day of top-tier volleyball action. In the men’s division, the day will kick...
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...
Nghitumbwa: I am tired of fighting small boys … as he preps for WBO Global title fight
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...









