Bank Windhoek and the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) completed the 2026 Bank Windhoek Volleyball Doc Tournament, hosted at The Dome in Swakopmund last weekend. The tournament delivered a major boost for the sport’s growth, drawing 39 teams (16 women’s and 23 men’s) and marking one of the strongest editions in the event’s 42-year history. Eleven...
Namibian fencers delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Easter Club Challenge held on 28 March 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing home three bronze medals. The competition, hosted by Thobega Fencing Academy, featured multiple age categories, including cadet, junior, and senior events and brought together fencers from across the region. With over 20 fencers competing...
In Namibia’s boxing circles, the name Siegfried ‘Blackie’ Kaperu, affectionately known as SBK, commands immense respect. From humble beginnings on a farm to shaping some of the country’s greatest boxing champions, Kaperu’s journey is a story of dedication, discipline and passion for the sport. Today, regarded as one of Namibia’s most decorated boxing trainers, Kaperu’s...
The Namibia Powerlifting Association held a successful deadlift challenge on Saturday at CrossFit Sold Out in Windhoek, attracting a competitive group of athletes and highlighting the sport’s increasing local interest. A total of 18 athletes participated in the event, including eight female competitors, reflecting a steady rise in women’s involvement in powerlifting. The competition saw...
The Kapako Constituency Youth Forum hosted a football and netball tournament at Sinzogoro village in the Kavango West Region over the weekend, with 24 football teams and 5 netball teams competing. Matches started on Saturday and ran throughout the weekend as community teams competed for cash prizes. In football, Leevi Hakusembe Secondary School Team A...
OPUWO – Okarindi Komutati FC, currently competing in the Kunene Regional Football League Second Division, has announced the appointment of an interim head coach following the temporary absence of its technical leadership. The club confirmed to Nampa yesterday that head coach Tjituka Ndjai is away on duty with a regional team in Outjo, while assistant...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Otjozondjima FC and Renamo Bucks emerged as the new champions of the Omaheke Top 20 Cup after thrilling performances in the football and netball finals played at Legare Stadium in Gobabis on Sunday. The two Epukiro-based teams demonstrated determination, teamwork and resilience throughout the tournament to secure top honours in their...
A swelling online campaign is demanding that if Senegal is stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title it won in January, then the team they beat, Morocco, should lose their 1976 crown. The problem, as an investigation by AFP Factcheck shows, is that there is no evidence to back up the claim that 50 years...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – As Namibia celebrated its 36th independence anniversary, netball legends viewed that more still needed to be done in terms of netball development in the country. Despite its status, which indicates a strong focus on professionalising sport, the spotlight of Netball Namibia (NN) is strengthening regional structures and aiming for higher international...
Aryna Sabalenka completed the Sunshine Double for the first time with victory over Coco Gauff to successfully defend her Miami Open title. Iga Swiatek four years ago was the last player to win the WTA 1000 titles in Indian Wells and Florida back-to-back, and Sabalenka has now emulated her after a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory...