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...
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Namibia turns to unforgiving repechage … to keep dreams alive
Namibia’s senior rugby team still has two crucial hurdles to clear in their quest to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. After narrowly missing out on direct qualification following a heartbreaking 30-28 loss to Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Cup on Saturday, Namibia who have been a regular fixture at the Rugby...
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...
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...
Welwitschias eye 8th World Cup appearance …as Rugby Africa Cup final beckons
Namibia’s Welwitschias will be aiming to secure a historic eighth Rugby World Cup appearance when they take on Zimbabwe’s Sables in the final of the Rugby Africa Cup tomorrow at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The highly anticipated clash will commence at 15h00 and will determine which team qualifies directly for the...
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...
Mouth-watering derby weekend heats up… netball giants clash in high-stakes matches
It’s derby weekend, and fans expect thrills and spills as top-flight netball clubs prepare for back-to-back clashes in round 5 and 6 of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League. Afrocat Lions coach Dimitri Bitler said his team is eager to bounce back after a week of disrupted training due to school holidays. With several yound...
Top riders gear up for 2025 Nedbank championships
Hilma Nalupe The stage has been set for one of the most anticipated events on the Namibian cycling calendar as the 2025 Nedbank Namibia Mountain Bike Championships roll into Towerbos Trails on 19 and 20 July. This premier event, hosted by the Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) and sponsored by Nedbank Namibia, will feature a dynamic...
Namibia’s Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics team announced
Hesron Kapanga The Namibian Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) has announced a team of eight athletes who will represent the country at the 25th edition of the Deaflympics, scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan, between 15 and 26 November 2025. The international multi-sport event will bring together elite athletes with hearing impairments from around the...
AUSC Games boost local hustles …vendors smile all the way to the bank
While the recently concluded AUSC Region 5 Games brought fun and entertainment to residents in Windhoek and Swakopmund, it also delivered a major boost to small-scale vendors who offered their services during the competition. The Games, which ran from 4 to 7 July, brought together athletes, fans, and technical officials from across the regions and...









