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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Nedbank for Good Series completed its ninth round at the Outjo Golf Club on Saturday. Local newcomer Henco Wilson and Oranjemund-based Yolanda Pienaar emerged as the first-ever champions of the series in Outjo in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. The day’s competition saw golfers navigating the challenging Outjo Golf Club course. It was...
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...