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...
Hinda set for pro MMA debut at EFC 126
Namibian mixed martial artist Veja Hinda is set to make his professional MMA debut tonight at EFC 126, hosted at the WSB EFC Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hinda will face South Africa’s Ash Zola in a flyweight division clash, with both athletes looking to make a statement early in their professional careers. The bout...
Personality of the week – De Sousa pilling up medals and breaking records
Hilma Nalupe At just 14 years old, Windhoek-born Vitoria de Sousa is already making waves, literally. Full of determination and discipline, the young swimmer has become one of Namibia’s brightest sporting hopes. De Sousa first dived into competitive swimming at the age of eight, inspired by Namibian swimming champion Heleni Stergiadis. What began as a...
It’s a huge achievement to play in World Games: Giersch
Namibia Inline hockey team’s spokesperson Stephanie Giersch said taking part in the World Games is a great achievement and that Namibia can produce good results. Namibia makes their debut at the prestigious World Games, which will be held in Chengdu, China. The games are set to run from today to 11 August. Namibia made history...









