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Police games return bigger
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Police games return bigger

More than a thousand police officers from across Namibia will converge in Otjiwarongo next week for the highly anticipated 28th edition of the Namibia Police (Nampol) Annual Sport Championship. The event is scheduled to take place from 23 to 27 June at the Paresis Stadium.  The championship will see teams from all 14 regions competing...

Archery tourney to gauge archers ahead of world games
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Archery tourney to gauge archers ahead of world games

The Archery Association of Namibia (AAN) will next weekend host a national championship that could prove crucial for archers preparing for the upcoming World Games in China this August. The competition is set to take place on 28 June at Swakopmund’s SFC Sport Ground.  The national championship is an annual event.  This year, top archers...

NSSU to host All-Ages Netball trials this weekend
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NSSU to host All-Ages Netball trials this weekend

The Namibia School Sport Union (NSSU) will host trials this weekend for the upcoming All-Ages Netball tournament.  The event is set to take place in South Africa at the end of the month.  NSSU president Rodger Kambatuku said all 14 regions of Namibia will convene in Windhoek for the trials.  The trials will be held...

Desert Jewels, Singapore locked in thrilling draw
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Desert Jewels, Singapore locked in thrilling draw

An intense, physical and tightly contested encounter had spectators on the edge of their seats as Namibia’s Desert Jewels battled to a dramatic 49-49 draw against Singapore in their third match of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup.  The match, held at the Al Nasr Sports Hall, marked Namibia’s first tie of the tournament....

NFA audit reveals tax debt, heavy spending
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NFA audit reveals tax debt, heavy spending

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) owes close to N$1.5 million in unpaid taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). This was revealed in its audited financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2024.  The audit, conducted by Saunderson & Co, highlighted that the debt stems from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax deductions from...

CBS’ U/19 triumph JAFC 10-0
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CBS’ U/19 triumph JAFC 10-0

Collin Benjamin’s Soccer Talents U/19 (CBS) dished out a whopping 10-0 beating when they played against Julinho Athletic Football Club (JAFC) recently. Over the past couple of weeks, CBS has been winning with a high score margin, arguably beating JAFC with a superb performance at the CBS arena in the capital. Coach Henrico Botes of...

AUSC Region 5 team dominates Khomas championships
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AUSC Region 5 team dominates Khomas championships

Zidane CJ Gawaseb, coach of Team Namibia’s African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 track and field squad, stated that the Khomas National Championship was a vital event as the team intensifies its preparations for the upcoming games. He made these remarks after the event, where he emphasised the importance of such competitions. The event...

Go-karting goes smooth despite wind delay
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Go-karting goes smooth despite wind delay

Despite a two-hour halt due to strong winds, the Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMF) has expressed its satisfaction with their recent national event held this past weekend. The NMF hosted its fourth national leg at Swakopmund’s R&R racing circuits, where around 30 participants battled it out across six different categories. In a brief interview yesterday, NMF...

National bowling champs gear up for world debut
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National bowling champs gear up for world debut

National men’s bowling champion Allan Langenstrassen expressed satisfaction with his preparations for the upcoming event. He said he is ready to take on the world’s biggest stars when he represents Namibia later this year at the prestigious 2025 World Bowling Championships in Australia.  The event is scheduled from 16 to 30 September.  This competition will...

Long-awaited revamp on the horizon for NFA technical centre
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Long-awaited revamp on the horizon for NFA technical centre

After years of mounting concern over its deteriorating condition, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed plans to revamp the long-neglected technical centre in Windhoek. The facility was once envisioned as the heart of national football development. NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata said active discussions are underway with stakeholders to upgrade the facility.  “The pace of...