The much-anticipated start of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) seems to be in jeopardy, with several challenges risking delaying the 2025/2026 season even before it kicks off. The league probably will not start soon, as some newly promoted clubs like Rundu Chiefs, Life Fighters and Eleven Arrows, along with several others besides African Stars...
Namibian T54 wheelchair racer Roodly Gowaseb, known for his resilience on the track and passion for para-sport development, is now taking on another role as coach. The decorated T54 para-athlete, who has represented Namibia in various regional and international competitions, has started transitioning into coaching after completing a certified course with the Namibia National Olympic...
Hilma Nalupe The Directorate of Sport Development under the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture officially launched the 12th edition of the Erongo Powersave Street Mile yesterday in Windhoek. The much-anticipated event is set to take place this coming Saturday in Omaruru. Race director and Erongo regional sport officer Berthold Karumendu said...
The Desert Jewels of Namibia are preparing for an action-packed international tour that will see them compete in the upcoming Celtic Cup in Scotland and the Netball Africa Cup in Malawi. The second edition of the Celtic Cup will take place from 26 to 30 November at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Namibia will...
Kasaona Football Academy booked their place in the U/19 finals when they overcame City Pillars Football Academy by beating them on penalties 4-5. In a tightly contested match that ended 1-all in normal time, it seemed like City Pillars FA were about to celebrate in the dying minutes when they fouled a player in the...
In a town where football has long dominated and sports facilities remain scarce, a determined group of tennis enthusiasts in Rundu is steadily changing the narrative. What began as a casual pastime for one individual has evolved into one of northern Namibia’s most promising tennis club, Rundu Tennis Club, which is now producing players who...
The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted the 2025 Corporate Chess Team Challenge on Saturday, at Windhoek Gymnasium Private School. The event brought together corporate companies for a day of strategic competition, networking and charitable engagement, which raised N$44 000 for the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project. A total of nine teams, representing seven companies, participated...
The first edition of the Company Super Cup is set to take place from 29 to 30 November at the Okahandja Park Sports Stadium. It is hosted by the Okahandja Football Club (OFC) in memory of the late chairlady Julia ‘Julz’ Hangula. The tournament, which welcomes participation from companies in Okahandja and across Namibia, aims...
Hilma Nalupe The dusty roads of Gobabis came alive on Saturday as the town hosted the fifth leg of the Namibian National Rally Championship. The event was sponsored by Shell V-Power, drawing motorsport fans from far and wide for a day of high-speed action and roaring engines. A total of 16 cars were entered for...
Namibia’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign came to an end with a 3-0 defeat to Tunisia yesterday afternoon at Stade olympique Hammadi-Agrebi in Tunis. The hosts sealed the win through goals from Ali Elabdi in the 28th minute, Hannibal Mejbri in the 56th, and Ferjani Sassi in the 63rd. It was a comfortable performance...