Namibian international Aprocius Petrus has officially completed a move to Sudanese champions Al Hilal, leaving South African side Cape Town City following their unexpected relegation. The 26-year-old defender has signed a four-year contract with the Khartoum-based giants, marking a new chapter in his professional career. “Thank you for everything. I am leaving with a full...
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Female cyclists to earn UCI ranking points for first time in Tour de Windhoek
Hesron Kapanga Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) president Tauko Shilongo said this year’s Tour de Windhoek will, for the first time, see female cyclists earning International Cycling Union (UCI) ranking points. Namibia’s premier international cycling event, the Tour de Windhoek, which features five stages, sees Namibia’s top riders competing against the best from neighbouring countries in...
Tales of the Legends – In conversation with much-travelled midfielder Venomuinjo ‘Busiso’ Namolo
Born Venomuinjo Namolo on 12 December 1983 in the poorly developed northeast village of Okakarara, ‘Busiso’ started kicking around a football at a very young age in his hometown. His talent did not go unnoticed, as he became a regular starter for the school’s youth teams from U/12 up to the U/20 age group level. ...
Unam hosts thrilling Khomas basketball
Windhoek basketball fans are in for a treat this weekend as the Khomas Basketball League returns with exciting games scheduled for tonight at the Unam Gym Hall. Two matches are slated for today. The first starts at 18h15 between BAS Vikings and Unam Rebels. This will be followed by what’s expected to be a thrilling...
Action-packed weekend in the Super 10
Action in the Khomas Super 10 will take centre stage this weekend, with more than 10 matches scheduled in the capital on Friday and Saturday. The league last had games in June to make way for the 2024 African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games, held in Windhoek and Swakopmund. After the long break,...
Motorsport mourns Jaco van Dyk
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian motorsport fraternity is in shock following the death of Jaco van Dyk, a prominent figure in the sport and owner of Van Dyk Petroleum, in a car accident near Grootfontein on Saturday evening. Van Dyk was a household name in Namibian racing circles, with years of experience across various motorsport codes. ...
Coaches reflect on electrifying Round 8 of netball
Round 8 of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League delivered a thrilling weekend of high-octane action. It left coaches and players fired up as teams continue to battle for dominance in the second half of the season. Otjozondjupa Nampol’s head coach Marvelous Khaebes described the weekend’s fixtures as an exhilarating showcase of top-tier netball. “It...
Namibia makes history, bags bronze at IMMAF
Namibia etched its name in history over the past weekend, securing its first-ever bronze medal at the International Mixed Martial Arts (IMMAF) World Championship in Abu Dhabi. Namibia sent four promising fighters to the recently concluded championship: Yordanis Hernandez Sampre (17) in the bantamweight division, Waylon Beukes (15) in the 57 kilogrammes lightweight division, and...
Billie Jean King Cup comes to Namibia
Namibia’s top young tennis players are set to showcase their skills at one of the sport’s most iconic tournaments – the Billie Jean King Cup (BJK) by Gainbridge Africa Group III event. This prestigious competition offers a massive opportunity for junior prospects on home soil. The two-stage, round-robin competition will take place from 4-9 August...
Clubs commit to NFA, for now
The majority of clubs in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) have chosen to continue operating under the Namibia Football Association (NFA) management model. This is at least for the 2025/26 season due to the absence of a concrete blueprint for independence. This collective decision was revealed by a source who attended the NPFL Chairmen’s...









