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Inter-Mine Sports Games return to Swakopmund
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Inter-Mine Sports Games return to Swakopmund

The Chamber of Mines in Namibia is gearing up for an action-packed edition of the Inter-Mine Sports Games, which officially takes place on 21 and 22 November at the Vineta Central Sports Complex, Vineta North Fields and the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund.  To accommodate the large number of participating teams, some soccer and volleyball...

Sports Awards final touches underway
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Sports Awards final touches underway

With the clock ticking down to tomorrow’s annual 2025 Namibia Sport Awards, which will be held in Ongwediva at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, preparations have surged into their final and most crucial phase.  According to Givean Samulandela, marketing head at the Namibia Sport Commission, the organising team is operating with precision as they put...

Tales of the Legends – Remembering disappeared promising footie
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Tales of the Legends – Remembering disappeared promising footie

Growing up in the dusty streets of Namibia’s largest residential enclave Katutura location, ‘Fusi’ was just like many young black boys of his age who were football crazy, the soft-spoken light skin boy kicked a ball at the slightest provocation, playing street football until mommy calls.  However, it was at the Okakarara Secondary School where...

Suko-White tourney rescheduled
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Suko-White tourney rescheduled

Zebaldt Ngaruka The much-anticipated Suko-White Open tournament, which was set for completion this weekend in Windhoek, has been moved to 29 November 2025 at the John ya Otto Nankudhu Soccer field in Wanaheda. The inaugural tournament, worth N$40 000, composed of football and netball, started on 7 November and attracted 26 football teams while 20...

U/21 hockey aims for World Cup’s top 15
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U/21 hockey aims for World Cup’s top 15

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 national women’s and men’s hockey teams are heading to the Junior Hockey World Cups with the goal of being in the top 15. Both teams depart on Sunday, with the men competing from 28 November to 10 December, and the women from 1 to 13 December in Chile. Their send-off...

Desert Jewels’ campaign boosted
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Desert Jewels’ campaign boosted

The senior national netball team, the DebMarine Desert Jewels, have received a major financial boost ahead of their departure to Scotland for the prestigious Celtic Cup. The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has extended N$100 000 in additional sponsorship, while NamPower has contributed a further N$50 000 to aid the team’s preparations. This support comes on...

Warriors suffer 4-0 defeat to Comoros
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Warriors suffer 4-0 defeat to Comoros

Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat when they took on Comoros in their second friendly match this Monday afternoon. The team, made up of locally based players and led by coach John Sikerete, played two international friendly matches on 14 and 17 November in Moroni, Comoros at the Malouzini Omnisports stadium....

Chess Federation aims to build senior national team
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Chess Federation aims to build senior national team

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted a senior (50+) chess championship over the past weekend in Windhoek. The championships aimed to establish a senior national team that will represent the country at future international senior championships. NCF president, Berdian Beukes, reiterated the importance of the championship, saying it plays a vital role in...