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Hahn, Du Plessis crowned
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Hahn, Du Plessis crowned

Hugo Hahn and Monique du Plessis were crowned the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Mountain Bike XCC, XCO, and Cross-Country Championships after two days of fierce competition at the Towerbos Trails over the weekend. The event was organised by the Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) and proudly sponsored by Nedbank Namibia. Hahn produced a dominant performance in the...

Swallows U/19 claw back to draw 2-all against SKW
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Swallows U/19 claw back to draw 2-all against SKW

SKW were on course to collect three points at the Trustco United Football Field on Saturday, only to lose grip and let Swallows score two set pieces to earn a 2-all draw. The MTC HopSol Youth League second leg kicked off last week with the youngsters hungry for game time, as the school resumed after...

Referee’s decisions under fire as Ndjolonimus suffers defeat
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Referee’s decisions under fire as Ndjolonimus suffers defeat

Namibian boxer Paulinus ‘John John’ Ndjolonimus suffered the first professional loss of his career on Saturday night in Heidelberg, Germany, after a closely contested super middleweight clash against local favourite Simon Zachenhuber ended in a split decision that left many questioning the integrity of the officiating. The bout, held at the SNP Dome, pitted two...

Carballo joins London Sharks’ elite coaching staff
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Carballo joins London Sharks’ elite coaching staff

The London Sharks Basketball Club has officially appointed Manuel Carballo, a globally respected Namibian basketball coach and development strategist, to its elite coaching staff – a move that signals the club’s ambition to strengthen both its professional programme and grassroots development pathways. Carballo’s appointment marks a significant milestone, not only for his personal career but...

Rising stars make waves at swimming championships
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Rising stars make waves at swimming championships

Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Bank Windhoek Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) short course championships, held from 18 to 19 July in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Oranjemund served as a powerful showcase of Namibia’s rising swimming talent and the Federation’s ongoing efforts to grow the sport at grassroots level. In Windhoek, the Dolphins Swimming Club hosted three...

African Stars gear up for continental, domestic battles
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African Stars gear up for continental, domestic battles

While progressing to the group stages of the CAF Champions League remains a top priority, African Stars head coach Bob Mafoso recently said that domestic league matches, and local cup competitions are just as crucial to the club’s overall ambitions. Mafoso shared these sentiments when discussing their exciting pre-season campaign preparations. African Stars, the reigning...

National karting championships tomorrow
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National karting championships tomorrow

Hilma Nalupe Speed action returns to the capital this weekend, as the fifth leg of the Namibia National Karting Championships roars to life at the Tony Rust Race Track on Saturday, 19 July 2025. Hosted by the Windhoek Motor Club, the event promises a day packed with speed, skill, and fierce competition. The upcoming championship...

Tales of the Legends – Meet Mahne Digu Kruger … a journey fuelled by pace, grit and purpose
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Tales of the Legends – Meet Mahne Digu Kruger … a journey fuelled by pace, grit and purpose

Well, some football tales are casts in lights whereas others, like Mahne Kruger’s, are etched in grit, memory, and moments that echoed long after the stadiums have gone mute. From the school yards of Mondesa to the country’s flagship league stages, Mahne’s journey is a saga of searing pace, unforgettable, breathtaking goals, and spirit that...