Hilma Nalupe Netball Namibia hosted a welcome-back lunch for the Debmarine Desert Jewels at Butcher’s Block yesterday, celebrating the team’s triumphant return from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where they were crowned champions of the UAE Netball Cup. The event brought together players, officials and partners to reflect on the team’s success and the power...
The MTC HopSol keeps on producing talented players, coaches and soccer administrators, paving the way for the next generation of football excellence and leaders. One such referee is Saltiel Nghinyangelwa, well known as Bokkie, who recently completed his Cosafa Standard Administration and Management course. Born in Eenhana and raised in Windhoek, he attended Hillside Primary...
Despite missing out on podium finishes at the recently concluded AUSC Region 5 Games, Namibia’s national tennis coach, Jandre Bezuidenhout, says the experience gained at the tournament will be invaluable going forward. Namibia fielded nine players in the tennis competition, with all participants exiting in the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles events. Speaking after...
The curtain came down on the 2024 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games held in Windhoek, Namibia, with Southern Africa’s top young athletes and gamers delivering outstanding performances across various disciplines. Botswana tops karate podium Botswana emerged the overall winner in karate, showcasing precision and skill. The team finished top of the karate medal table with...
Norman Lucas, a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Games, said the inclusion of Special Olympics for the first time in the games made this year’s event unique. Lucas, in an interview at Swakopmund, told Nampa that having the athletes compete in their different events...
Hilma Nalupe The African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games which concluded yesterday brought thrilling table tennis action to the Windhoek Showgrounds from 6 to 11 July, with Namibia proudly finishing second behind South Africa. Namibia delivered a strong performance on home ground, earning four medals in total, a remarkable achievement considering the level...
Namibian boxers collected a total of eight medals at the Region 5 Games, held from 4–13 July in Windhoek and Swakopmund. The medal haul included six silver and two bronze medals. While the results fell short of the team’s pre-tournament expectations, Namibia’s boxing coach, Israel Hamutumbangela, was proud of his team’s performance. He said although...
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Region 5 Youth Games delivered an exciting week of indoor volleyball as young athletes from across Southern Africa converged at the Windhoek Showgrounds from 6 to 12 July. The U/19 boys and girls showcased not only talent and discipline but also the unifying power of sport. The tournament marked one of...
Hilma Nalupe The AUSC Region 5 Judo Games wrapped up on 10 July 2025, at the Windhoek Showgrounds after three days of intense action, marking another significant step for the development of judo in the Southern African region. Hosted in Namibia from July 8–10, the games saw young judokas from across Region 5 compete in...
The Angolan men’s basketball team claimed gold at the AUSC Region 5 after defeating South Africa 70-50 in a thrilling final played at the Windhoek Showgrounds. Malawi then claimed the bronze medal after edging Botswana 59-56 in an entertaining third and fourth-place play-off at the same venue. In the women’s division, Angola completed a double...