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Khomas Super 10 lives up to expectations
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Khomas Super 10 lives up to expectations

Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) recorded the biggest win of the weekend in the Khomas Super 10 Netball League, thrashing Afrocat Lions 47-15 in an entertaining encounter. The two teams clashed on Friday evening at the Khomasdal Netball Courts in the capital. Afrocat Lions coach Dimitri Bittler expressed disappointment with the result, citing a lack of...

Ninja-Simon showdown cancellation disappoints 
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Ninja-Simon showdown cancellation disappoints 

OSHAKATI – What was billed as a spirited community event to promote social reintegration ended in disappointment and frustration, after the headline boxing bout between Harry Simon and Paulus “Ninja” Shimweefeleni was cancelled at the last minute.  Organised by the Faith Foundation in collaboration with Onkugo Boxing Promotions, the event under the theme “Ninja Against...

Tigers rising keeper dreams bigger than the net 
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Tigers rising keeper dreams bigger than the net 

In just two years, she has evolved from a young hopeful learning the ropes to one of the most consistent defensive forces in the current Tigers netball team fold.  Quiet off the court but commanding under the post, Lea Ndahepele is slowly writing her name into the league’s books, one interception at a time.  Born...

Chile run riot on 7 kings 
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Chile run riot on 7 kings 

Futsal league log leaders Chile FC maintained their grip at the top of the standings over the weekend with a commanding 13-1 victory over 7 Kings FC.  All matches were played at the Windhoek Showgrounds in the capital. Saturday’s emphatic win saw Chile FC stretch their lead to 53 points, three clear of second-placed Quality...

Welwitschias eye Airlink Pumas after narrow win over Uganda 
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Welwitschias eye Airlink Pumas after narrow win over Uganda 

The Welwitschias will shift their focus to a tough encounter against South Africa’s Airlink Pumas this coming weekend at Hage Geingob Stadium, in what promises to be another testing international friendly.  This follows a hard-fought 22–19 victory over Uganda on Saturday in their first international outing of the year, held at Walvis Bay Private School’s...

Namibians fly the flag at 2025 Comrades Ultra marathon
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Namibians fly the flag at 2025 Comrades Ultra marathon

Namibia celebrated a strong showing at the 2025 Comrades Ultra Marathon in SouthAfrica this past weekend, with 76 runners crossing the finish line at the world’s oldestand most prestigious ultra-distance road race.Leading the charge was the seven-member Performance Movement team, whosestandout performances highlighted Namibia’s growing presence on the globalendurance stage.Veteran ultra-marathoner Harold ‘Bolla’ Akwenye ran...

Go-Karting at Swakopmund 
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Go-Karting at Swakopmund 

After successfully hosting an event in Windhoek, the Namibia Motorsport Association will host its 4th leg of the national championship in Swakopmund over the weekend.  The event is hosted by Walvis Bay Motorclub and sanctioned by the mother body, Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMF).  The event will be held at R&R racetrack at the coastal town...

Super 10 league returns after long break 
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Super 10 league returns after long break 

After almost a month of inactivity, the Khomas Netball League, better known as the Khomas Super 10, will return this weekend with a line-up of exciting fixtures.  The league last saw games in May due to long holidays and other reasons.  This weekend, the league resumes with matches slated for Khomasdal Stadium and Patrick Iyambo...

Revisiting the ‘Good old days’ of forgotten football icon  Helmut Semel Horstempke 
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Revisiting the ‘Good old days’ of forgotten football icon  Helmut Semel Horstempke 

A product of the revered Swakopmund High School located on the banks of the gigantic Atlantic Ocean, Helmut Semel Horstempke started playing competitive football for the school’s senior football team demonstrating talent and maturity way belying his tender age.  Horstempke was your typical modern-day box-to-box midfielder, possessing great technique on and off the ball. He...