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Volleyball league returns with exciting games
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Volleyball league returns with exciting games

After a month-long break, the topflight MTC Volleyball League returns this weekend with several exciting matches lined up at Otjiwarongo’s C’est Bon Courts. Action will kick off at 09h00, in the women’s division on Court A, with NamPol Volleyball Club taking on NamPol Otjozondjupa Volleyball Club, while in Court B, Revival Volleyball Club will square off against Unam...

Chile eyes extending run in Futsal League
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Chile eyes extending run in Futsal League

Reigning champions Chile FC go into this weekend’s round of the top-flight Futsal Namibia Premier League with hopes of extending their impressive run at the summit of the log. Chile currently tops the league standings with 53 points and are set for a stern test against fifth-placed Ballers, who have amassed 33 points from 17...

Tales of the Legends – Ode to trident of departed sporting icons Kephes Harry /Awaseb Conradie 1937-2014 
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Tales of the Legends – Ode to trident of departed sporting icons Kephes Harry /Awaseb Conradie 1937-2014 

He came, saw and courageously conquered a previously uncharted territory, and in the process placed his life on tenterhooks with the notorious trigger-happy Bowker Boys.   An upright man of strong principles, a steadfast community activist and an uncompromising politician, Conradie was indeed a jack of all trades in many spheres of life.  Famously going by...

Region 5 Games preparations in full swing
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Region 5 Games preparations in full swing

With less than two weeks to go, Namibia has entered the final stretch in preparations for the 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, which will run from 4 to 13 July in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Ndeulipula Hamutumwa, chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), has affirmed the country’s...

Grand Prix series concludes eighth leg in Gobabis
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Grand Prix series concludes eighth leg in Gobabis

Gobabis hosted the eighth leg of the Bank Windhoek Grand Prix series last Saturday. The event took place at the Omaheke regional library, which was transformed into a vibrant battleground for 55 players from various regions, who came together for a day of intense and engaging chess. Among the participants were a few titled players,...

SKW retains youth football tourney championship
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SKW retains youth football tourney championship

Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) successfully defended its title at the Bank Windhoek Ramblers U/21 Football Tournament, defeating Swallows in a thrilling final that ended in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in Windhoek.  The match was intense, with both teams finishing with 10 players due to red cards issued during the game. The final...

NamPol annual sports games underway at Otjiwarongo
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NamPol annual sports games underway at Otjiwarongo

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) 2025 annual sports games officially started at Otjiwarongo’s Paresis Sports Stadium with athletics on Monday. Police chief Joseph Shikongo officially launched the 28th edition of the championships with a roll call of the 14 regional police teams at the Paresis Sports Stadium. He said the annual sport games are part...

Personality of the week – Schmidt urges young footballers to grow before big moves
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Personality of the week – Schmidt urges young footballers to grow before big moves

Shane Jamal Schmidt, the talented midfielder for Tigers Football Club, has urged young footballers to prioritise growth and confidence-building over rushing to join bigger clubs too soon.  The talented player, who now proudly represents the Shandumbala outfit in the topflight, specifically warned younger players about the risks of chasing big-name clubs without first solidifying their...

Life Fighters top tense Northwest League finale …with titles and relegation at stake
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Life Fighters top tense Northwest League finale …with titles and relegation at stake

Otjiwarongo-based Life Fighters are in touching distance of the Northwest First Division Football League and an automatic promotional berth to the Namibia Premier League; however, they have to overcome an oncoming obstacle to keep their title ambitions alive. Dubbed Kahirona, Life Fighters need one point from their two remaining games to secure their return to...