Hilma Nalupe Cricket Namibia vice president Polly Negongo has taken a major step onto the continental stage after being appointed to the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) board. His election came during the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s annual general meeting, held recently in Singapore. The ACA, which functions under the ICC, plays a vital role in...
Netball Namibia vice president Conny Samaria, says speaking ahead of this weekend’s MTC Netball Premier League matches, to be held at Jan Wilken Stadium in Walvis Bay, brings great pride and excitement. “We are now entering a critical phase of the season where every pass, every goal, and every defensive stop could change the outlook...
It is back to the drawing board for veteran Namibian boxer Walter ‘The Executioner’ Kautondokwa, who suffered a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Russia’s Vladimir Mironchikov in an eight-round super middleweight bout on Tuesday in Tajikistan. Making his return to the ring after a five-year hiatus, the 40-year-old Kautondokwa – fighting under the...
Hilma Nalupe At only six years old, Jekura Rashfio Tjiramba is already making a name for himself on the football pitch with his sharp footwork, love for the game and an unforgettable name. Tjiramba started playing football at the age of four when his parents enrolled him at Dokkies Schmidt Football Academy in 2023. He...
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 edition of the FNB Classic Clashes was launched in stirring fashion as MK Gertze High School hosted Dr Lemmer High for the season’s first rugby match in Rehoboth. The match, played at the MK Gertze rugby field on 16 July, and charged with school pride and community spirit, marked the beginning...
SWAKOPMUND – Swakopmund will play host to the annual State- Owned Enterprise (SOE) Games. The official kick-off is scheduled for today at the Vineta Stadium. About 4 000 employees from SOEs will battle it out in the games, which will, for the first time, be open to the public free of charge. Albert Kevare, one...
The 2024 Region 5 Youth Games hosted in Namibia have concluded, leaving behind more than just medals and records. According to Stanley Mutoya, the Chief Executive Officer of the Region 5 Games, the recently held multi-sport event set a new standard in participation, inclusion, infrastructure and social development. Stronger participation and competitive growth Mutoya praised...
The president of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), Petrie Theron, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to securing a place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, following Namibia’s recent performance in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Theron reflected on the team’s journey in the continental tournament, where Namibia...
Hilma Nalupe In a major boost for netball in Namibia, the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has announced that land has been allocated for the construction of indoor netball facilities in several regions. The development was revealed by Director Jo-Anne Manuel during the official welcoming of the national team, the Debmarine...
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...