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’s total of 21 medals at the inaugural African School Games has been celebrated by the Namibia School Sport Union (NSSU). According to NSSU representative Rodger Kambatuku, the competition was a testament to the fact that grassroots sport is the breeding ground for future sports stars. Kambatuku shared these sentiments yesterday while reflecting on Namibia’s...
Namibia’s FNB Women’s Super League champions, Beauties FC, have been drawn in Group A of the CAF Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 22 to 31 August. They will face stiff competition against two-time CAF Women’s Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Ntopwa FC (Malawi) and...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following their stellar performance in the recent boxing competition held on the eve of Otjinene Expo, the chairperson of the Otjinene Boxing Club (OBC), Kaupaseneua Tuaire, said the future of the young boxers looks bright, but that they need support. The Otjinene boxers recorded six wins out of 10 fights, which Tuaire said...
The fourth fistball tournament of 2025 is scheduled to take place this Saturday in Swakopmund. The event will feature three categories with a total of 14 teams competing. The first matches will kick off at 08h30. In the U/18 youth category, five teams will vie for the title, two teams each from Sport Klub Windhoek...
Chile will be aiming for a strong restart in the NDTC Futsal League when they face a struggling Boston Madrid side on Saturday. The league returns following a lengthy break since June. About 10 matches are scheduled to take place at the Windhoek Showgrounds this weekend. Chile currently sits comfortably at the top of the...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Charles Kauraisa, following his passing on Sunday. On behalf of the executive council, management, staff of the NFA and the entire Namibian football fraternity, the association expressed sorrow at the loss of a man described...
Hilma Nalupe When Phillipus Shangadi first walked into a gym back in 2018, he never imagined the weights he lifted would one day carry the hopes of a nation. What began as a simple quest to gain strength and confidence after years of being bullied in high school turned into a mission to make history. ...
Hilma Nalupe The Central Tennis Club in Windhoek is abuzz with talent this week as Namibia plays host to the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup for the very first time. From 4 to 9 August, 12 African nations, Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and hosts Namibia, are battling it...
The SADC Corrections, Prisons and Penitentiary Services Sports and Cultural Games officially kicked off yesterday at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. The event, which runs until Friday, brings together seven participating countries: host Namibia, Angola, Eswatini, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with a total of close to 793 athletes participating. Athletes will compete across a...