Welcome to the Garden of Eden — no, not the biblical one with serpents and apples, but the Namibian Football Association (NFA), where the fruit is so plentiful everyone seems to be feasting… except the taxman. Let’s cut straight to the compost heap: the NFA owes N$1.5 million in unpaid taxes to NamRA. Yes, that’s...
He came, saw and conquered Namibian football pitches with pride and confidence. Retired Hungry Lions Football Club shot stopper, Doobra protégé Isaac Basson, famously known as ‘Ou Les’ shortened for Lesley, was a beast between the sticks. Elder brother to the equally gifted goal poacher Justice Basson, the two brothers set the local football scene...
Namibia’s national netball team, the Desert Jewels, produced a commanding performance yesterday, defeating Ireland 57–38 in their fourth match at the ongoing 2025 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup. With three wins and one draw under their belt, the Namibians are now one step closer to booking a place in the tournament’s final. Their final...
The Welwitschias will take on South Africa’s Airlink Pumas in a friendly encounter at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek at 15h00 tomorrow. The match serves as crucial preparation ahead of the team’s Africa Cup campaign, which kicks off in Uganda next month. The fixture comes just a week after the Welwitschias edged Uganda 22–19...
Namibia’s mixed martial arts (MMA) team has intensified preparations as they gear up for the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi from 21-27 July. This year’s event is set to be the biggest youth amateur MMA event in history, welcoming young athletes from around the globe to compete for...
Namibia Legends are preparing to compete in the third edition of Clash of the Legends Four Nations Tournament this Saturday in Francistown, Botswana. The four-nation tournament will also include teams from Botswana Legends, South Africa Legends and Zimbabwe Legends. The one-day exhibition tournament will take place at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. During...
Cricket Namibia yesterday announced the upcoming 50 Over series between Namibia’s national team, the FNB Eagles and the Assam Cricket Association, an Indian state team. The series will feature five 50 Over matches hosted at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, bringing exciting international cricket action to home soil. This annual tradition of welcoming Indian state...
At just 22 years old, Jackson Shaambeni Kawaya is already making waves in Namibian golf. Born in Tsumeb and currently a student with a +1 handicap, he is more than just a promising athlete. He is a symbol of hope and change for young black golfers across the continent. “My motto has always been discipline,...
The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) is under mounting scrutiny following allegations from players and coaches of colour that they are being sidelined in favour of white athletes within national teams. The controversy, which centres around the composition of the recently selected women’s High-Performance (HP) squad, has ignited broader concerns about racial inclusivity, financial transparency and...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) issued a statement yesterday in response to remarks made by Debmarine Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Willy Mertens, during the NFA Debmarine Premiership trophy handover last week Saturday. Mertens said their wish is that the NFA leadership would start to value, respect and appreciate sponsors. “At Debmarine Namibia, our commitment to...